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Shongwe Boarding School

Public combined school · Imbongozi, Shongwe Mission, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Shongwe Boarding School, a public combined school serving Imbongozi, Shongwe Mission. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 95.5%.

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

Shongwe Boarding School is a public combined school in Imbongozi, Shongwe Mission. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

887
Learners
30
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, Shongwe Boarding 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 Shongwe Boarding School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 66 matric candidates from Shongwe Boarding School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 95.5% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202310810395.4%
202412312198.4%
2025666395.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Shongwe Boarding School reported results in 7 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematics, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics5151100.0%
Mathematical Literacy727097.2%
Physical Sciences453986.7%
Life Sciences12211695.1%
Agricultural Sciences12311391.9%
Geography787697.4%
English First Additional Language123123100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

5 other schools in Ehlanzeni district, for comparison against Shongwe Boarding School.

  • Guduza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,156 learners against Shongwe Boarding School's 887; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shongwe Boarding School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.5% against Shongwe Boarding School's 95.5%.
  • Njeyeza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Shongwe Boarding School, 2,008 compared with 887; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shongwe Boarding School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.2% against Shongwe Boarding School's 95.5%.
  • Lekazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Shongwe Boarding School, 1,879 compared with 887; is a public primary school, a different phase than Shongwe Boarding School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,858 learners against Shongwe Boarding School's 887; is a public primary school, a different phase than Shongwe Boarding School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,844 learners against Shongwe Boarding School's 887; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shongwe Boarding School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.4% against Shongwe Boarding School's 95.5%).

Shongwe Mission

Zooming into Shongwe Mission, here are 5 other schools to compare against Shongwe Boarding School.

  • Njeyeza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Shongwe Boarding School, 2,008 compared with 887; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shongwe Boarding School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.2% against Shongwe Boarding School's 95.5%.
  • Sabatha Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Shongwe Boarding School, 1,649 compared with 887; is a public primary school, a different phase than Shongwe Boarding School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lovunywa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Shongwe Boarding School, 1,346 compared with 887; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shongwe Boarding School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 72.3% against Shongwe Boarding School's 95.5%.
  • Lugebhuta Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,317 learners against Shongwe Boarding School's 887; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shongwe Boarding School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.1% against Shongwe Boarding School's 95.5%.
  • Driekoppies Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Shongwe Boarding School, 1,305 compared with 887; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.2% against Shongwe Boarding School's 95.5%.
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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Stand No. S/R12/1850, Middleplaas, Malelane, 1331
Postal
Po Box 1318 Shongwe Mission Malelane 1331
Telephone
013 787 6104
EMIS number
800020578

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Shongwe Boarding 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 Shongwe Boarding School directly, on 013 787 6104, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Shongwe Boarding 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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Shongwe Boarding School the best school in Shongwe Mission?
On the numbers that are published, Shongwe Boarding School's 95.5% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of LUGEBHUTA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 93.1%.
How many other schools are there in Shongwe Mission besides Shongwe Boarding School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Shongwe Mission, including Njeyeza Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Shongwe Boarding School?
Shongwe Boarding School reported 887 learners and 30 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Shongwe Boarding School?
Yes, Shongwe Boarding 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 Shongwe Boarding School's matric results like?
Shongwe Boarding School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.5%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 95.4% since 2023.
Is Shongwe Boarding School a public or private school?
Shongwe Boarding School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Shongwe Boarding School?
You can call 013 787 6104. It is located at Stand No. S/R12/1850, Middleplaas, Malelane, 1331.
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