Best high schools in Empumalanga by matric results (2025)

16 schools in Empumalanga, Mpumalanga had matric candidates in 2025. Together 1 634 learners wrote and 82.3% passed, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga.

#	School	Wrote	Pass rate	2023–25
1	Sozilani Primary School Public	90	95.6%	96.2%
2	Hlomani Secondary School Public	61	95.1%	84.3%
3	Hluzingqondo Secondary School Public	83	92.8%	76.7%
4	Marhagi Secondary School Public	159	91.2%	76.0%
5	Mafu Secondary School Public	157	86.6%	83.9%
6	Phumzile Secondary School Public	232	84.5%	82.7%
7	Nansindlela Secondary School Public	31	83.9%	59.3%
8	Dumeleni Secondary School Public	83	81.9%	70.8%
9	Cibiliza Secondary School Public	32	81.3%	60.8%
10	Vezubuhle Secondary School Public	108	80.6%	65.5%
11	Mphalali Secondary School Public	81	80.2%	78.8%
12	Bongumusa Secondary School Public	128	79.7%	82.8%
13	Mkhephuli Secondary School Public	87	74.7%	76.8%
14	Vukani Secondary School Public	74	70.3%	68.4%
15	Mandlethu Senior Secondary School Public	164	69.5%	75.2%
16	Mbalenhle Secondary School Public	64	65.6%	65.0%

Ranked by the 2025 NSC pass rate (candidates who passed ÷ candidates who wrote), then the combined 2023–2025 pass rate. Rankings leave out schools with fewer than 20 candidates so very small classes don't dominate. Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. A pass rate doesn't show bachelor passes, subject choices or learners who left before Grade 12, so visit schools before choosing.