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Takheni Secondary School

Public secondary school, dinaledi specialisation · Elukwatini, Elukwatini, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

Takheni Secondary School is a public secondary school in Elukwatini. Its last matric group achieved a 78.1% pass rate.

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Located in Elukwatini, Takheni Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,169
Learners
38
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Dinaledi
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Takheni Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Takheni Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Takheni Secondary School entered 187 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 78.1% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202317814983.7%
202418116792.3%
202518714678.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

5 other schools in Gert Sibande district, for comparison against Takheni Secondary School.

  • Shapeve Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,881 learners against Takheni Secondary School's 1,169; is a public primary school, a different phase than Takheni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,246 learners against Takheni Secondary School's 1,169; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.4% against Takheni Secondary School's 78.1%.
  • New Ermelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Takheni Secondary School, 2,165 compared with 1,169; is a public primary school, a different phase than Takheni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,143 learners against Takheni Secondary School's 1,169; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Takheni Secondary School's 78.1%.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Takheni Secondary School, 2,087 compared with 1,169; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 83.9% against Takheni Secondary School's 78.1%.

Elukwatini

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

  • D & C Comprehensive Primary School is a similar size to Takheni Secondary School, with 1,376 learners against 1,169; is a public primary school, a different phase than Takheni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Highveld Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Takheni Secondary School, at 1,365 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Takheni Secondary School's 78.1%.
  • Vuka Primary School is a similar size to Takheni Secondary School, with 1,290 learners against 1,169; is a public primary school, a different phase than Takheni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Dlomodlomo Secondary School is a similar size to Takheni Secondary School, with 1,105 learners against 1,169; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.2% against Takheni Secondary School's 78.1%.
  • Mkhomazane Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Takheni Secondary School, at 946 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Takheni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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. 1, , Elukwatini, 1192
Postal
Po Box 371 Elukwatini Elukwatini 1192
Telephone
017 883 1092
EMIS number
800022681

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Takheni 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 Takheni Secondary School directly, on 017 883 1092, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Takheni 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 Takheni Secondary School the best school in Elukwatini?
On the numbers that are published, Takheni Secondary School's matric pass rate of 78.1% is lower than HIGHVELD SECONDARY SCHOOL's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Elukwatini besides Takheni Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Elukwatini, including D & C Comprehensive Primary School.
How big are the classes at Takheni Secondary School?
Takheni Secondary School reported 1,169 learners and 38 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 Takheni Secondary School?
Yes, Takheni 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 Takheni Secondary School's matric results like?
Takheni Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 78.1%, in 2025. That's down from 83.7% in 2023.
Is Takheni Secondary School a public or private school?
Takheni Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Takheni Secondary School?
You can call 017 883 1092. It is located at Stand No. 1, , Elukwatini, 1192.
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