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Public high school
Buhlebesizwe Secondary School
Kwamhlanga, Mpumalanga
Buhlebesizwe Secondary School is a public high school in Kwamhlanga, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 753 learners and 22 educators, about 34.2 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 2 school, meaning it serves the second-poorest 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, 92.5% of its 93 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
92.5% of the school's 93 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 166 | 102 | 61.4% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 114 | 104 | 91.2% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 93 | 86 | 92.5% | 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 | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 753 |
| Educators (2025) | 22 |
| Learners per educator | 34.2 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 24% of 109 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800001719 |
| Exam centre number | 6605005 |
Address and location
| Street address | 199 Vlaglaagte 2, Kwamhlanga, Kwamhlanga, 1022 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 728 Kwamhlanga Kwamhlanga 1022 |
| Town | Kwamhlanga |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Nkangala |
| Municipality | Thembisile Local Municipality |
| Ward | 12 |
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 Buhlebesizwe Secondary School
Is Buhlebesizwe Secondary School a public or private school?
Buhlebesizwe Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Buhlebesizwe 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 2 school.
What is Buhlebesizwe Secondary School's matric pass rate?
92.5% of its 93 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 61.4%, 2024 91.2%.
How many learners are at Buhlebesizwe Secondary School?
753 learners and 22 educators (about 34.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 24% of 109 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Buhlebesizwe Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 800001719. Its exam centre number is 6605005.
Where is Buhlebesizwe Secondary School?
199 Vlaglaagte 2, Kwamhlanga, Kwamhlanga, 1022. It is in Kwamhlanga, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. Phone 082 441 2438.
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Mbalenhle Secondary School
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Siphumelele Combined School
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Khulufunde Primary School
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Zamintuthuko Primary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.