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Pungutsha Secondary School

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

Pungutsha Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Settlers. Its last matric group achieved a 84.4% pass rate.

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

In Settlers, Pungutsha Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

790
Learners
23
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Pungutsha Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. 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 Pungutsha Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 77 matric candidates from Pungutsha Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 84.4% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231268063.5%
2024706491.4%
2025776584.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Pungutsha Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Accounting, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics282382.1%
Mathematical Literacy423890.5%
Physical Sciences262596.2%
Life Sciences554683.6%
Agricultural Sciences555294.5%
Accounting55100.0%
Business Studies151386.7%
Economics1515100.0%
Geography393487.2%
English First Additional Language7070100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nkangala district

5 other schools in Nkangala district, for comparison against Pungutsha Secondary School.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,928 learners against Pungutsha Secondary School's 790; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pungutsha Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Pungutsha Secondary School, 1,908 compared with 790; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.6% against Pungutsha Secondary School's 84.4%.
  • Makause Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Pungutsha Secondary School's 790; is a public combined school, a different phase than Pungutsha Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Pungutsha Secondary School's 84.4%.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,862 learners against Pungutsha Secondary School's 790; is a public combined school, a different phase than Pungutsha Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Pungutsha Secondary School's 84.4%.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Pungutsha Secondary School, 1,857 compared with 790; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pungutsha Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Settlers

And within Settlers itself, 4 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Somabedlana Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 475 learners against Pungutsha Secondary School's 790; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pungutsha Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Katjibane Primary School teaches fewer learners than Pungutsha Secondary School, 341 compared with 790; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pungutsha Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Settlers Agricultural Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 321 learners against Pungutsha Secondary School's 790; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.2% against Pungutsha Secondary School's 84.4%.
  • Thabong Primary School teaches fewer learners than Pungutsha Secondary School, 159 compared with 790; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pungutsha Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
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 Number 680, Katjibane, Bela-Bela, 430
Postal
Po Box 76 Settlers Settlers 0430
Telephone
082 390 2926
EMIS number
800018770

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Pungutsha 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 Pungutsha Secondary School directly, on 082 390 2926, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Pungutsha 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 Pungutsha Secondary School the best school in Settlers?
On the numbers that are published, Pungutsha Secondary School's 84.4% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of SETTLERS AGRICULTURAL at 78.2%.
How many other schools are there in Settlers besides Pungutsha Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 4 other schools in and around Settlers, including Somabedlana Primary School.
How big are the classes at Pungutsha Secondary School?
Pungutsha Secondary School reported 790 learners and 23 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Pungutsha Secondary School?
Yes, Pungutsha 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 Pungutsha Secondary School's matric results like?
Pungutsha Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 84.4%, in 2025. That's up from 63.5% in 2023.
Is Pungutsha Secondary School a public or private school?
Pungutsha Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Pungutsha Secondary School?
You can call 082 390 2926. It is located at Stand Number 680, Katjibane, Bela-Bela, 430.
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