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Senzangakhona Secondary School

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

Welcome to Senzangakhona Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Kwamhlanga. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 85%.

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Senzangakhona Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Senzangakhona Secondary School is a public secondary school in Kwamhlanga. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

1,439
Learners
46
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q2 school, Senzangakhona 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 Senzangakhona Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 220 matric candidates from Senzangakhona Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 85% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202327217965.8%
202419717990.9%
202522018785.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Senzangakhona Secondary School reported results in 11 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Life Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics555498.2%
Mathematical Literacy14212285.9%
Physical Sciences413995.1%
Life Sciences4141100.0%
Agricultural Sciences4141100.0%
Accounting141178.6%
Business Studies544888.9%
Economics312890.3%
Geography1027775.5%
History1028684.3%
English First Additional Language197197100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nkangala district

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

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Senzangakhona Secondary School, at 1,928 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Senzangakhona Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School is a similar size to Senzangakhona Secondary School, with 1,908 learners against 1,439; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.6% against Senzangakhona Secondary School's 85%.
  • Makause Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Senzangakhona Secondary School, at 1,875 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Senzangakhona Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Senzangakhona Secondary School's 85%.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Senzangakhona Secondary School, at 1,862 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Senzangakhona Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Senzangakhona Secondary School's 85%.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School is a similar size to Senzangakhona Secondary School, with 1,857 learners against 1,439; is a public primary school, a different phase than Senzangakhona Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Kwamhlanga

Zooming into Kwamhlanga, here are 5 other schools to compare against Senzangakhona Secondary School.

  • Dumelani Primary School is a similar size to Senzangakhona Secondary School, with 1,556 learners against 1,439; is a public primary school, a different phase than Senzangakhona Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Matimba Primary School is a similar size to Senzangakhona Secondary School, with 1,550 learners against 1,439; is a public primary school, a different phase than Senzangakhona Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • King Makhosonke Ii Secondary School is a similar size to Senzangakhona Secondary School, with 1,501 learners against 1,439; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (84.1% against Senzangakhona Secondary School's 85%).
  • Musa Secondary School is a similar size to Senzangakhona Secondary School, with 1,443 learners against 1,439; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Senzangakhona Secondary School's 85%.
  • Tjhidelani Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Senzangakhona Secondary School, at 1,430 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Senzangakhona Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 No: 317, Kwamhlanga, Kwamhlanga, 1022
Postal
Po Box 806 Kwamhlanga Kwamhlanga 1022
Telephone
013 947 0142
EMIS number
800020339
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Senzangakhona 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 Senzangakhona Secondary School directly, on 013 947 0142, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Senzangakhona 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 Senzangakhona Secondary School the best school in Kwamhlanga?
On the numbers that are published, Senzangakhona Secondary School's matric pass rate of 85% is lower than MUSA SECONDARY SCHOOL's 98%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Kwamhlanga besides Senzangakhona Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kwamhlanga, including Dumelani Primary School.
How big are the classes at Senzangakhona Secondary School?
Senzangakhona Secondary School reported 1,439 learners and 46 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Senzangakhona Secondary School?
Yes, Senzangakhona 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 Senzangakhona Secondary School's matric results like?
Senzangakhona Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 85%, in 2025. That's up from 65.8% in 2023.
Is Senzangakhona Secondary School a public or private school?
Senzangakhona Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Senzangakhona Secondary School?
You can call 013 947 0142. It is located at Stand No: 317, Kwamhlanga, Kwamhlanga, 1022.
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