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Vukuzenzele Secondary School

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

Vukuzenzele Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Kwamhlanga. Its most recent matric class posted a 86.6% pass rate.

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

In Kwamhlanga, Vukuzenzele Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

850
Learners
24
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Vukuzenzele Secondary School entered 119 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 86.6% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231239980.5%
202411810589.0%
202511910386.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Vukuzenzele Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Geography, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics654061.5%
Mathematical Literacy535094.3%
Physical Sciences554887.3%
Life Sciences554480.0%
Accounting372362.2%
Business Studies635384.1%
Economics635688.9%
Geography5555100.0%
English First Additional Language118118100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nkangala district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Nkangala district with Vukuzenzele Secondary School.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,928 learners against Vukuzenzele Secondary School's 850; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vukuzenzele Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vukuzenzele Secondary School, 1,908 compared with 850; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.6% against Vukuzenzele Secondary School's 86.6%.
  • Makause Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Vukuzenzele Secondary School's 850; is a public combined school, a different phase than Vukuzenzele Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Vukuzenzele Secondary School's 86.6%.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,862 learners against Vukuzenzele Secondary School's 850; is a public combined school, a different phase than Vukuzenzele Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Vukuzenzele Secondary School's 86.6%.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Vukuzenzele Secondary School, 1,857 compared with 850; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vukuzenzele Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Kwamhlanga

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

  • Dumelani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Vukuzenzele Secondary School, 1,556 compared with 850; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vukuzenzele Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Matimba Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Vukuzenzele Secondary School, 1,550 compared with 850; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vukuzenzele Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • King Makhosonke Ii Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,501 learners against Vukuzenzele Secondary School's 850; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.1% against Vukuzenzele Secondary School's 86.6%.
  • Musa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vukuzenzele Secondary School, 1,443 compared with 850; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Vukuzenzele Secondary School's 86.6%.
  • Senzangakhona Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,439 learners against Vukuzenzele Secondary School's 850; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (85% against Vukuzenzele Secondary School's 86.6%).
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
Stand No. 124, Kwamhlanga, Tweefontein G, 1022
Postal
Tweefontein G 124 Kwamhlanga Kwamhlanga 1022
Telephone
013 945 7132
EMIS number
800024919

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Vukuzenzele 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 Vukuzenzele Secondary School directly, on 013 945 7132, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Vukuzenzele 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 Vukuzenzele Secondary School the best school in Kwamhlanga?
On the numbers that are published, Vukuzenzele Secondary School's matric pass rate of 86.6% is lower than MUSA SECONDARY SCHOOL's 98%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Kwamhlanga besides Vukuzenzele Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kwamhlanga, including Dumelani Primary School.
How big are the classes at Vukuzenzele Secondary School?
Vukuzenzele Secondary School reported 850 learners and 24 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 Vukuzenzele Secondary School?
Yes, Vukuzenzele 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 Vukuzenzele Secondary School's matric results like?
Vukuzenzele Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86.6%, in 2025. That's up from 80.5% in 2023.
Is Vukuzenzele Secondary School a public or private school?
Vukuzenzele Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Vukuzenzele Secondary School?
You can call 013 945 7132. It is located at Stand No. 124, Kwamhlanga, Tweefontein G, 1022.
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