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Portia Shabangu Secondary School

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

Portia Shabangu Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Tekwane South, 99. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 82.1%.

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

In Tekwane South, 99, Portia Shabangu Secondary School operates as a public secondary school.

1,420
Learners
34
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Portia Shabangu Secondary School is a fee-charging school. 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 Portia Shabangu Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Portia Shabangu Secondary School entered 134 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 82.1% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231228368.0%
20241069488.7%
202513411082.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Portia Shabangu Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics333090.9%
Mathematical Literacy736791.8%
Physical Sciences292275.9%
Life Sciences855767.1%
Agricultural Sciences857891.8%
Accounting181794.4%
Business Studies242187.5%
Economics242291.7%
Geography625893.5%
English First Additional Language109109100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

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

  • Guduza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Portia Shabangu Secondary School, 2,156 compared with 1,420; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.5% against Portia Shabangu Secondary School's 82.1%.
  • Njeyeza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,008 learners against Portia Shabangu Secondary School's 1,420; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.2% against Portia Shabangu Secondary School's 82.1%.
  • Lekazi Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Portia Shabangu Secondary School, at 1,879 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Portia Shabangu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School is a similar size to Portia Shabangu Secondary School, with 1,858 learners against 1,420; is a public primary school, a different phase than Portia Shabangu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Portia Shabangu Secondary School, at 1,844 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.4% against Portia Shabangu Secondary School's 82.1%.
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
Erf 507 Thekwane South , Tekwane South, Kanyamazane, 1214
Postal
Po Box 1862 Kanyamazane 1214
Telephone
072 565 2980
EMIS number
800035383

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Portia Shabangu 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 Portia Shabangu Secondary School directly, on 072 565 2980, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Portia Shabangu 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 Portia Shabangu Secondary School the best school in Ehlanzeni?
On the numbers that are published, Portia Shabangu Secondary School's matric pass rate of 82.1% is lower than GUDUZA SECONDARY SCHOOL's 99.5%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Ehlanzeni besides Portia Shabangu Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ehlanzeni.
How big are the classes at Portia Shabangu Secondary School?
Portia Shabangu Secondary School reported 1,420 learners and 34 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 42 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 Portia Shabangu Secondary School?
Yes, Portia Shabangu 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 Portia Shabangu Secondary School's matric results like?
Portia Shabangu Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 82.1%, in 2025. That's up from 68% in 2023.
Is Portia Shabangu Secondary School a public or private school?
Portia Shabangu Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Portia Shabangu Secondary School?
You can call 072 565 2980. It is located at Erf 507 Thekwane South , Tekwane South, Kanyamazane, 1214.