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Bantfwabethu Secondary School
Elukwatini, Mpumalanga
Bantfwabethu Secondary School is a public high school in Elukwatini, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 849 learners and 28 educators, about 30.3 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public high schools in Mpumalanga (859 learners). It is a quintile 5 school, meaning it serves the wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 93.3% of its 120 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
93.3% of the school's 120 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 110 | 99 | 90.0% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 130 | 113 | 86.9% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 120 | 112 | 93.3% | 86.4% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Specialisation | Secondary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 849 |
| Educators (2025) | 28 |
| Learners per educator | 30.3 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 28% of 46 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800000620 |
| Exam centre number | 6601003 |
Address and location
| Street address | 772a Elukwatini Main Road, Elukwatini, Elukwatini, 1192 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 26 Elukwatini Elukwatini 1192 |
| Town | Elukwatini |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Gert Sibande |
| Municipality | Albert Luthuli Local Municipality |
| Ward | 14 |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Mpumalanga open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Bantfwabethu Secondary School
Is Bantfwabethu Secondary School a public or private school?
Bantfwabethu Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Bantfwabethu Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 5 school.
What is Bantfwabethu Secondary School's matric pass rate?
93.3% of its 120 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 90.0%, 2024 86.9%.
How many learners are at Bantfwabethu Secondary School?
849 learners and 28 educators (about 30.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 28% of 46 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Bantfwabethu Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 800000620. Its exam centre number is 6601003.
Where is Bantfwabethu Secondary School?
772a Elukwatini Main Road, Elukwatini, Elukwatini, 1192. It is in Elukwatini, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. Phone 017 883 1036.
Schools near Bantfwabethu Secondary School
Elukwatini Primary School
Elukwatini, Mpumalanga 929 m
Takheni Secondary School
Elukwatini, Mpumalanga 1.7 km
78.1% matric 2025Dlomodlomo Secondary School
Main Road, Elukwatini, Mpumalanga 1.8 km
86.2% matric 2025Khulangelwati Primary School
Nhlazatshe No:4, Elukwatini, Mpumalanga 1.9 km
Emseni Primary School
Nhlazatshe, Elukwatini, Mpumalanga 2.2 km
Mkhomazane Primary School
Elukwatini, Mpumalanga 2.2 km
Timeleni Primary School
Nhlazatshe 1, Elukwatini, Mpumalanga 2.4 km
Nhlazatshe Primary School
Nhlazatshe No 3, Elukwatini, Mpumalanga 2.5 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.