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Zakheni High School

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

Zakheni High School is a public secondary school in Kwamhlanga. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 75.1%.

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

Located in Kwamhlanga, Zakheni High School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,283
Learners
38
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Zakheni High School entered 229 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 75.1% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202315512781.9%
202415514895.5%
202522917275.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Zakheni High School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Business Studies had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics282278.6%
Mathematical Literacy12712497.6%
Physical Sciences282796.4%
Life Sciences835869.9%
Agricultural Sciences857487.1%
Accounting151386.7%
Business Studies1515100.0%
Economics15960.0%
Geography11210089.3%
English First Additional Language155155100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nkangala district

Here is how Zakheni High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Nkangala district.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,928 learners against Zakheni High School's 1,283; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zakheni High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zakheni High School, 1,908 compared with 1,283; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.6% against Zakheni High School's 75.1%.
  • Makause Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Zakheni High School's 1,283; is a public combined school, a different phase than Zakheni High School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Zakheni High School's 75.1%.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,862 learners against Zakheni High School's 1,283; is a public combined school, a different phase than Zakheni High School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Zakheni High School's 75.1%.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Zakheni High School, 1,857 compared with 1,283; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zakheni High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Kwamhlanga

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

  • Dumelani Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Zakheni High School, at 1,556 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zakheni High School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Matimba Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Zakheni High School, at 1,550 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zakheni High School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • King Makhosonke Ii Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Zakheni High School, at 1,501 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 84.1% against Zakheni High School's 75.1%.
  • Musa Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Zakheni High School, at 1,443 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Zakheni High School's 75.1%.
  • Senzangakhona Secondary School is a similar size to Zakheni High School, with 1,439 learners against 1,283; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85% against Zakheni High School's 75.1%.
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
90132 Zakheni Village, Pretoria, Kwamhlanga, 1022
Postal
Po Box 20304 Zakheni Kwamhlanga 1022
Telephone
072 972 8753
EMIS number
800031088

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Zakheni 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 Zakheni High School directly, on 072 972 8753, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Zakheni 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 Zakheni High School the best school in Kwamhlanga?
On the numbers that are published, Zakheni High School's matric pass rate of 75.1% 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 Zakheni High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kwamhlanga, including Dumelani Primary School.
How big are the classes at Zakheni High School?
Zakheni High School reported 1,283 learners and 38 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 Zakheni High School?
Yes, Zakheni 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 Zakheni High School's matric results like?
Zakheni High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 75.1%, in 2025. That's down from 81.9% in 2023.
Is Zakheni High School a public or private school?
Zakheni High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Zakheni High School?
You can call 072 972 8753. It is located at 90132 Zakheni Village, Pretoria, Kwamhlanga, 1022.
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