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Phumula Secondary School

Public secondary school · Mananga, Mananga, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni district (Unknown circuit)

In Mananga, Phumula Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 94.6% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Phumula Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Phumula Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Mananga. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

249
Learners
10
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q1 school, Phumula Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Phumula Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 37 matric candidates from Phumula Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 94.6% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023532445.3%
2024413995.1%
2025373594.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Phumula Secondary School reported results in 5 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics412253.7%
Physical Sciences413380.5%
Life Sciences413995.1%
Agricultural Sciences414097.6%
English First Additional Language4141100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

Here is how Phumula Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Ehlanzeni district.

  • Guduza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,156 learners against Phumula Secondary School's 249; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.5% against Phumula Secondary School's 94.6%.
  • Njeyeza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phumula Secondary School, 2,008 compared with 249; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.2% against Phumula Secondary School's 94.6%.
  • Lekazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phumula Secondary School, 1,879 compared with 249; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phumula Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,858 learners against Phumula Secondary School's 249; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phumula Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,844 learners against Phumula Secondary School's 249; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.4% against Phumula Secondary School's 94.6%).

Mananga

Zooming into Mananga, here are 1 other schools to compare against Phumula Secondary School.

  • Luthango Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 414 learners against Phumula Secondary School's 249; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phumula Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Stand Number 250, Mananga, Komatipoort, 1354
Postal
Po Box 3304 Mananga Komatipoort 1354
Telephone
013 782 0073
EMIS number
800018424

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phumula 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 Phumula Secondary School directly, on 013 782 0073, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Phumula Secondary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Phumula Secondary School the best school in Mananga?
Phumula Secondary School's most recent matric pass rate was 94.6%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Mananga besides Phumula Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 1 other schools in and around Mananga, including Luthango Primary School.
How big are the classes at Phumula Secondary School?
Phumula Secondary School reported 249 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Phumula Secondary School?
Yes, Phumula 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 Phumula Secondary School's matric results like?
Phumula Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 94.6%, in 2025. That's up from 45.3% in 2023.
Is Phumula Secondary School a public or private school?
Phumula Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phumula Secondary School?
You can call 013 782 0073. It is located at Stand Number 250, Mananga, Komatipoort, 1354.
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