Mpumalanga Department of Education
The Mpumalanga Department of Education runs public schooling in Mpumalanga: 1 775 schools, 1 178 383 learners and 38 722 educators across 4 education districts. In 2025, 86.4% of the province's matric candidates passed.
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Education districts in Mpumalanga
| District | Schools | Private | Learners | Matric pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bohlabela | 396 | 22 | 215 808 | 83.4% |
| Ehlanzeni | 425 | 66 | 338 620 | 87.9% |
| Gert Sibande | 444 | 27 | 290 944 | 86.9% |
| Nkangala | 510 | 24 | 333 011 | 87.3% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the official website of the Mpumalanga Department of Education?
The Mpumalanga Department of Education's official website is mpeducation.mpg.gov.za.
How many schools does the Mpumalanga Department of Education manage?
Mpumalanga has 1 775 registered schools: 1 636 public schools run by the department and 139 independent schools that it registers and monitors, with 1 178 383 learners in 2025.
How many education districts are there in Mpumalanga?
The department works through 4 education districts, listed above. Each district office supports the schools in its area and handles matters such as admissions appeals, learner transfers and school support.
Which district is my school in?
Search for the school on SchoolsInfo; its page shows the education district and circuit. You can also open a district above to see every school in it.
SchoolsInfo is independent and not part of the Mpumalanga Department of Education. School and district data: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025.