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Witbank High School

Public secondary school, dinaledi specialisation · Emalahleni, Emalahleni, Mpumalanga · Nkangala district (Unknown circuit)

Witbank High School is a public secondary school in Emalahleni. Its most recent matric class posted a 90.4% pass rate.

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Located in Emalahleni, Witbank High School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,745
Learners
70
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Dinaledi
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Witbank High 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 Witbank High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 229 learners from Witbank High School who wrote matric in 2025, 90.4% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202320019497.0%
202425022991.6%
202522920790.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Witbank High School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Accounting, with a 98.8% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1228771.3%
Mathematical Literacy13312694.7%
Physical Sciences1078377.6%
Life Sciences14914194.6%
Accounting807998.8%
Business Studies13410981.3%
Geography595898.3%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nkangala district

5 other schools in Nkangala district, for comparison against Witbank High School.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School is a similar size to Witbank High School, with 1,928 learners against 1,745; is a public primary school, a different phase than Witbank High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Witbank High School, at 1,908 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.6% against Witbank High School's 90.4%.
  • Makause Combined School is a similar size to Witbank High School, with 1,875 learners against 1,745; is a public combined school, a different phase than Witbank High School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Witbank High School's 90.4%.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School is a similar size to Witbank High School, with 1,862 learners against 1,745; is a public combined school, a different phase than Witbank High School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Witbank High School's 90.4%.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Witbank High School, at 1,857 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Witbank High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Emalahleni

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

  • Coronation Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Witbank High School, at 1,707 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.4% against Witbank High School's 90.4%.
  • Elukhanyisweni Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Witbank High School, at 1,665 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against Witbank High School's 90.4%.
  • F.h. Mkhabela Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Witbank High School, at 1,625 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Generaal Hertzog is a similar size to Witbank High School, with 1,478 learners against 1,745; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.3% against Witbank High School's 90.4%.
  • Primary School Taalfees is a similar size to Witbank High School, with 1,316 learners against 1,745; is a public primary school, a different phase than Witbank High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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
C/O Beatty & Woltemade, Ext 5, Witbank, 1035
Postal
Po Box 909 Ext 5 Witbank 1035
Telephone
013 656 6444
Website
inqaku.com
Email
support@inqaku.com
EMIS number
800025478

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Witbank High 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 Witbank High School directly, on 013 656 6444, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Witbank High 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 Witbank High School the best school in Emalahleni?
On the numbers that are published, Witbank High School's matric pass rate of 90.4% is lower than ELUKHANYISWENI SECONDARY SCHOOL's 99.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Emalahleni besides Witbank High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Emalahleni, including Coronation Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Witbank High School?
Witbank High School reported 1,745 learners and 70 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Witbank High School?
Yes, Witbank High 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 Witbank High School's matric results like?
Witbank High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90.4%, in 2025. That's down from 97% in 2023.
Is Witbank High School a public or private school?
Witbank High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Witbank High School?
You can call 013 656 6444. It is located at C/O Beatty & Woltemade, Ext 5, Witbank, 1035.
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