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Zacheus Malaza Secondary School

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

In Witbank, Zacheus Malaza Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 92.5%.

On this page, you will find the key facts about Zacheus Malaza Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Zacheus Malaza Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Witbank. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,437
Learners
42
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Dinaledi
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Zacheus Malaza Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Zacheus Malaza Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Zacheus Malaza Secondary School entered 106 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 92.5% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202320714670.5%
202415414594.2%
20251069892.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Zacheus Malaza Secondary School reported results in 5 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics15413386.4%
Physical Sciences15413587.7%
Life Sciences14814295.9%
Accounting14713692.5%
English First Additional Language154154100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nkangala district

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

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Zacheus Malaza Secondary School, at 1,928 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zacheus Malaza Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School is a similar size to Zacheus Malaza Secondary School, with 1,908 learners against 1,437; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.6% against Zacheus Malaza Secondary School's 92.5%.
  • Makause Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Zacheus Malaza Secondary School, at 1,875 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Zacheus Malaza Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Zacheus Malaza Secondary School's 92.5%.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Zacheus Malaza Secondary School, at 1,862 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Zacheus Malaza Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.3% against Zacheus Malaza Secondary School's 92.5%).
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School is a similar size to Zacheus Malaza Secondary School, with 1,857 learners against 1,437; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zacheus Malaza Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Witbank

Zooming into Witbank, here are 5 other schools to compare against Zacheus Malaza Secondary School.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Zacheus Malaza Secondary School, at 1,928 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zacheus Malaza Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Zacheus Malaza Secondary School, at 1,862 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Zacheus Malaza Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.3% against Zacheus Malaza Secondary School's 92.5%).
  • Motsaosele Dm Secondary School is a similar size to Zacheus Malaza Secondary School, with 1,637 learners against 1,437; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.1% against Zacheus Malaza Secondary School's 92.5%.
  • Phillip Ndimande Secondary School is a similar size to Zacheus Malaza Secondary School, with 1,563 learners against 1,437; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Zacheus Malaza Secondary School's 92.5%.
  • Mogalitwa Primary School is a similar size to Zacheus Malaza Secondary School, with 1,537 learners against 1,437; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zacheus Malaza Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
66 Machibini Drive, Kwa Guqa, Emalahleni, 1039
Postal
Po Box 811 Emalahleni Emalahleni 1039
Telephone
013 695 3999
EMIS number
800025726
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Zacheus Malaza 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 Zacheus Malaza Secondary School directly, on 013 695 3999, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Zacheus Malaza Secondary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Zacheus Malaza Secondary School the best school in Witbank?
On the numbers that are published, Zacheus Malaza Secondary School's matric pass rate of 92.5% is lower than PHILLIP NDIMANDE SECONDARY SCHOOL's 98.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Witbank besides Zacheus Malaza Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Witbank, including Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary.
How big are the classes at Zacheus Malaza Secondary School?
Zacheus Malaza Secondary School reported 1,437 learners and 42 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Zacheus Malaza Secondary School?
Yes, Zacheus Malaza 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 Zacheus Malaza Secondary School's matric results like?
Zacheus Malaza Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.5%, in 2025. That's up from 70.5% in 2023.
Is Zacheus Malaza Secondary School a public or private school?
Zacheus Malaza Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Zacheus Malaza Secondary School?
You can call 013 695 3999. It is located at 66 Machibini Drive, Kwa Guqa, Emalahleni, 1039.
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