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Phumelela Secondary School

Public secondary school, agricultural specialisation · Middelburg, Middelburg, Mpumalanga · Nkangala district (Unknown circuit)

Phumelela Secondary School is a public secondary school in Middelburg. Its most recent matric class posted a 96.7% pass rate.

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Located in Middelburg, Phumelela Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,529
Learners
42
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Agricultural
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Phumelela Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Phumelela Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Phumelela Secondary School entered 241 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 96.7% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316815592.3%
202414013092.9%
202524123396.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Phumelela Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Business Studies led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics402972.5%
Mathematical Literacy1006969.0%
Physical Sciences393794.9%
Life Sciences716185.9%
Agricultural Sciences453884.4%
Accounting131292.3%
Business Studies1313100.0%
Economics1313100.0%
Geography585696.6%
English First Additional Language140140100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nkangala district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Nkangala district with Phumelela Secondary School.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School is a similar size to Phumelela Secondary School, with 1,928 learners against 1,529; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phumelela Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Phumelela Secondary School, at 1,908 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (97.6% against Phumelela Secondary School's 96.7%).
  • Makause Combined School is a similar size to Phumelela Secondary School, with 1,875 learners against 1,529; is a public combined school, a different phase than Phumelela Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Phumelela Secondary School's 96.7%.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School is a similar size to Phumelela Secondary School, with 1,862 learners against 1,529; is a public combined school, a different phase than Phumelela Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.3% against Phumelela Secondary School's 96.7%.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Phumelela Secondary School, at 1,857 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phumelela Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Middelburg

And within Middelburg itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Middelburg Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Phumelela Secondary School, at 1,739 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Phumelela Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 94.6% against Phumelela Secondary School's 96.7%.
  • Batlagae Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Phumelela Secondary School, at 1,630 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phumelela Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Eastdene Combined School is a similar size to Phumelela Secondary School, with 1,603 learners against 1,529; is a public combined school, a different phase than Phumelela Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95% against Phumelela Secondary School's 96.7%).
  • Thushanang Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Phumelela Secondary School, at 1,514 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phumelela Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Khulunolwazi Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Phumelela Secondary School, at 1,482 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phumelela Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
8760 Ext 24, Nasaret, Middelburg, 1050
Postal
Po Box 3023 Middelburg 1050
Telephone
071 699 5924
Website
phumelelass.co.za
Email
admin@phumelelass.co.za
EMIS number
800007385

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phumelela Secondary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Phumelela Secondary School directly, on 071 699 5924, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Phumelela Secondary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Phumelela Secondary School the best school in Middelburg?
On the numbers that are published, Phumelela Secondary School's 96.7% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of EASTDENE COMBINED SCHOOL at 95%.
How many other schools are there in Middelburg besides Phumelela Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Middelburg, including Middelburg Combined School.
How big are the classes at Phumelela Secondary School?
Phumelela Secondary School reported 1,529 learners and 42 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Phumelela Secondary School?
Yes, Phumelela Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Phumelela Secondary School's matric results like?
Phumelela Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96.7%, in 2025. That's up from 92.3% in 2023.
Is Phumelela Secondary School a public or private school?
Phumelela Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phumelela Secondary School?
You can call 071 699 5924. It is located at 8760 Ext 24, Nasaret, Middelburg, 1050.
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