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Vezubuhle Secondary School

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

Vezubuhle Secondary School is a public secondary school in Empumalanga. Its most recent matric class posted a 80.6% pass rate.

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

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

596
Learners
18
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Vezubuhle 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 Vezubuhle Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 108 learners from Vezubuhle Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 80.6% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023924043.5%
2024876170.1%
20251088780.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Vezubuhle Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Accounting led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics221254.5%
Mathematical Literacy664060.6%
Physical Sciences181161.1%
Life Sciences251872.0%
Accounting44100.0%
Business Studies282071.4%
Economics10770.0%
Geography603456.7%
History604270.0%
English First Additional Language888495.5%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nkangala district

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

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,928 learners against Vezubuhle Secondary School's 596; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vezubuhle Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vezubuhle Secondary School, 1,908 compared with 596; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.6% against Vezubuhle Secondary School's 80.6%.
  • Makause Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Vezubuhle Secondary School's 596; is a public combined school, a different phase than Vezubuhle Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Vezubuhle Secondary School's 80.6%.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,862 learners against Vezubuhle Secondary School's 596; is a public combined school, a different phase than Vezubuhle Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Vezubuhle Secondary School's 80.6%.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Vezubuhle Secondary School, 1,857 compared with 596; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vezubuhle Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Empumalanga

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

  • Hlalisanani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Vezubuhle Secondary School, 1,222 compared with 596; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vezubuhle Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Marhagi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,004 learners against Vezubuhle Secondary School's 596, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vezubuhle Secondary School, 903 compared with 596; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.6% against Vezubuhle Secondary School's 80.6%.
  • Sifikile Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Vezubuhle Secondary School, 867 compared with 596; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vezubuhle Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mandlethu Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Vezubuhle Secondary School, at 767 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 69.5% against Vezubuhle Secondary School's 80.6%.
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
361 Enkeldooringhoog, , Kwamhlanga, 1022
Postal
Po Box 973 Kwamhlanga Empumalanga 0458
Telephone
071 653 5404
EMIS number
800024620

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Vezubuhle 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 Vezubuhle Secondary School directly, on 071 653 5404, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Vezubuhle 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 Vezubuhle Secondary School the best school in Empumalanga?
On the numbers that are published, Vezubuhle Secondary School's matric pass rate of 80.6% is lower than MAFU SECONDARY SCHOOL's 86.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Empumalanga besides Vezubuhle Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Empumalanga, including Hlalisanani Primary School.
How big are the classes at Vezubuhle Secondary School?
Vezubuhle Secondary School reported 596 learners and 18 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Vezubuhle Secondary School?
Yes, Vezubuhle 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 Vezubuhle Secondary School's matric results like?
Vezubuhle Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 80.6%, in 2025. That's up from 43.5% in 2023.
Is Vezubuhle Secondary School a public or private school?
Vezubuhle Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Vezubuhle Secondary School?
You can call 071 653 5404. It is located at 361 Enkeldooringhoog, , Kwamhlanga, 1022.
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