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Phumzile Secondary School

Public secondary school · Empumalanga, Empumalanga, Mpumalanga · Nkangala district (Unknown circuit)

Phumzile Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Empumalanga. Its last matric group achieved a 84.5% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Phumzile Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Empumalanga, Phumzile Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

748
Learners
28
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Phumzile Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. 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 Phumzile Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Phumzile Secondary School entered 232 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 84.5% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202321217683.0%
202422718380.6%
202523219684.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Phumzile Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Accounting had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics22716472.2%
Physical Sciences22717577.1%
Life Sciences22721795.6%
Agricultural Sciences383797.4%
Accounting3030100.0%
Geography15915597.5%
English First Additional Language227227100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nkangala district

Here is how Phumzile Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Nkangala district.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,928 learners against Phumzile Secondary School's 748; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phumzile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phumzile Secondary School, 1,908 compared with 748; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.6% against Phumzile Secondary School's 84.5%.
  • Makause Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Phumzile Secondary School's 748; is a public combined school, a different phase than Phumzile Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Phumzile Secondary School's 84.5%.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,862 learners against Phumzile Secondary School's 748; is a public combined school, a different phase than Phumzile Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Phumzile Secondary School's 84.5%.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phumzile Secondary School, 1,857 compared with 748; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phumzile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Empumalanga

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

  • Hlalisanani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phumzile Secondary School, 1,222 compared with 748; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phumzile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Marhagi Secondary School is a similar size to Phumzile Secondary School, with 1,004 learners against 748, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafu Secondary School is a similar size to Phumzile Secondary School, with 903 learners against 748; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.6% against Phumzile Secondary School's 84.5%.
  • Sifikile Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Phumzile Secondary School, at 867 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phumzile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mandlethu Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Phumzile Secondary School, at 767 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 69.5% against Phumzile Secondary School's 84.5%.
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
Stand No. 1752, Vlaklaagte No. 1, Vlaklaagte No. 1 , 458
Postal
Po Box 2042 Empumalanga Kwaggafontein 0458
Telephone
013 954 7509
EMIS number
800018457

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phumzile 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 Phumzile Secondary School directly, on 013 954 7509, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Phumzile 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 Phumzile Secondary School the best school in Empumalanga?
On the numbers that are published, Phumzile Secondary School's matric pass rate of 84.5% is lower than MAFU SECONDARY SCHOOL's 86.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Empumalanga besides Phumzile Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Empumalanga, including Hlalisanani Primary School.
How big are the classes at Phumzile Secondary School?
Phumzile Secondary School reported 748 learners and 28 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Phumzile Secondary School?
Yes, Phumzile 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 Phumzile Secondary School's matric results like?
Phumzile Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 84.5%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 83% since 2023.
Is Phumzile Secondary School a public or private school?
Phumzile Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phumzile Secondary School?
You can call 013 954 7509. It is located at Stand No. 1752, Vlaklaagte No. 1, Vlaklaagte No. 1 , 458.
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