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Tikhuni Secondary School

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

Tikhuni Secondary School is a public secondary school in Mzinti. Its most recent matric class posted a 100% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Tikhuni Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Mzinti, Tikhuni Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,531
Learners
38
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Tikhuni Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. 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 Tikhuni Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Tikhuni Secondary School entered 106 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202311010696.4%
202410910899.1%
2025106106100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Tikhuni Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematics had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics2222100.0%
Mathematical Literacy878294.3%
Physical Sciences2222100.0%
Life Sciences817896.3%
Agricultural Sciences8181100.0%
Accounting282796.4%
Business Studies282796.4%
Economics2828100.0%
Geography818098.8%
History242291.7%
English First Additional Language109109100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

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

  • Guduza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tikhuni Secondary School, 2,156 compared with 1,531; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.5% against Tikhuni Secondary School's 100%).
  • Njeyeza Secondary School is a similar size to Tikhuni Secondary School, with 2,008 learners against 1,531; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.2% against Tikhuni Secondary School's 100%.
  • Lekazi Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Tikhuni Secondary School, at 1,879 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tikhuni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School is a similar size to Tikhuni Secondary School, with 1,858 learners against 1,531; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tikhuni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Tikhuni Secondary School, at 1,844 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.4% against Tikhuni Secondary School's 100%.

Mzinti

And within Mzinti itself, 3 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Sikhwahlane Secondary School is a similar size to Tikhuni Secondary School, with 1,281 learners against 1,531; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.6% against Tikhuni Secondary School's 100%.
  • Mzinti Primary School is a similar size to Tikhuni Secondary School, with 1,086 learners against 1,531; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tikhuni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Kobi Primary School teaches fewer learners than Tikhuni Secondary School, 669 compared with 1,531; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tikhuni 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 No 5/R3/869, Mzinti, Malelane, 1352
Postal
Po Box 711 Mzinti Mzinti Malelane 1352
Telephone
013 780 7040
EMIS number
800023515

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tikhuni 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 Tikhuni Secondary School directly, on 013 780 7040, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tikhuni 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 Tikhuni Secondary School the best school in Mzinti?
On the numbers that are published, Tikhuni Secondary School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of SIKHWAHLANE SECONDARY SCHOOL at 92.6%.
How many other schools are there in Mzinti besides Tikhuni Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 3 other schools in and around Mzinti, including Sikhwahlane Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Tikhuni Secondary School?
Tikhuni Secondary School reported 1,531 learners and 38 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 40 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 Tikhuni Secondary School?
Yes, Tikhuni 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 Tikhuni Secondary School's matric results like?
Tikhuni Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 96.4% in 2023.
Is Tikhuni Secondary School a public or private school?
Tikhuni Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tikhuni Secondary School?
You can call 013 780 7040. It is located at Stand No 5/R3/869, Mzinti, Malelane, 1352.
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