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Vukuqhakaze Secondary School

Public secondary school · Leslie, Leslie, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

Vukuqhakaze Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Leslie. Its most recent matric class posted a 80.7% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Vukuqhakaze Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Leslie, Vukuqhakaze Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,528
Learners
44
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Vukuqhakaze Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Vukuqhakaze 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 150 learners from Vukuqhakaze Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 80.7% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202318913269.8%
202414913187.9%
202515012180.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

Here is how Vukuqhakaze Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Gert Sibande district.

  • Shapeve Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,881 learners against Vukuqhakaze Secondary School's 1,528; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vukuqhakaze Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,246 learners against Vukuqhakaze Secondary School's 1,528; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.4% against Vukuqhakaze Secondary School's 80.7%.
  • New Ermelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Vukuqhakaze Secondary School, 2,165 compared with 1,528; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vukuqhakaze Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,143 learners against Vukuqhakaze Secondary School's 1,528; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Vukuqhakaze Secondary School's 80.7%.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Vukuqhakaze Secondary School, at 2,087 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 83.9% against Vukuqhakaze Secondary School's 80.7%.

Leslie

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

  • Chief Ampie Mayisa Secondary School is a similar size to Vukuqhakaze Secondary School, with 1,648 learners against 1,528; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.7% against Vukuqhakaze Secondary School's 80.7%.
  • Petrus Maziya Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Vukuqhakaze Secondary School, at 1,283 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vukuqhakaze Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Mpumelelo Primary School is a similar size to Vukuqhakaze Secondary School, with 1,115 learners against 1,528; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vukuqhakaze Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ss Mshayisa Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 950 learners against Vukuqhakaze Secondary School's 1,528; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vukuqhakaze Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sidingulwazi Primary School teaches fewer learners than Vukuqhakaze Secondary School, 858 compared with 1,528; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vukuqhakaze Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 2363 Ext 12, Lebohang, Leslie, 2265
Postal
Po Box 554 Leandra Leslie 2265
Telephone
017 683 5545
EMIS number
800024869

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Vukuqhakaze 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 Vukuqhakaze Secondary School directly, on 017 683 5545, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Vukuqhakaze 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 Vukuqhakaze Secondary School the best school in Leslie?
On the numbers that are published, Vukuqhakaze Secondary School's 80.7% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of CHIEF AMPIE MAYISA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 73.7%.
How many other schools are there in Leslie besides Vukuqhakaze Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 7 other schools in and around Leslie, including Chief Ampie Mayisa Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Vukuqhakaze Secondary School?
Vukuqhakaze Secondary School reported 1,528 learners and 44 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Vukuqhakaze Secondary School?
Yes, Vukuqhakaze 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 Vukuqhakaze Secondary School's matric results like?
Vukuqhakaze Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 80.7%, in 2025. That's up from 69.8% in 2023.
Is Vukuqhakaze Secondary School a public or private school?
Vukuqhakaze Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Vukuqhakaze Secondary School?
You can call 017 683 5545. It is located at Stand 2363 Ext 12, Lebohang, Leslie, 2265.
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