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Public high school
Camalaza Secondary School
Shongwe Mission, Mpumalanga
Camalaza Secondary School is a public high school in Shongwe Mission, Mpumalanga, in the Ehlanzeni education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 966 learners and 32 educators, about 30.2 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 1 school, meaning it serves the 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. In the 2025 matric exams, 84.9% of its 126 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
84.9% of the school's 126 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 142 | 101 | 71.1% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 102 | 100 | 98.0% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 126 | 107 | 84.9% | 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 | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Learners (2025) | 966 |
| Educators (2025) | 32 |
| Learners per educator | 30.2 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 66% of 125 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800001875 |
| Exam centre number | 6606003 |
Address and location
| Street address | 001middelplaas, Shongwe Mission, Shongwe Mission, 1331 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 1394 Shongwe Mission Shongwe Mission 1331 |
| Town | Shongwe Mission |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Ehlanzeni |
| Municipality | Nkomazi Local Municipality |
| Ward | 25 |
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 Camalaza Secondary School
Is Camalaza Secondary School a public or private school?
Camalaza Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Camalaza 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 1 school.
What is Camalaza Secondary School's matric pass rate?
84.9% of its 126 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 71.1%, 2024 98.0%.
How many learners are at Camalaza Secondary School?
966 learners and 32 educators (about 30.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 66% of 125 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Camalaza Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 800001875. Its exam centre number is 6606003.
Where is Camalaza Secondary School?
001middelplaas, Shongwe Mission, Shongwe Mission, 1331. It is in Shongwe Mission, Mpumalanga, in the Ehlanzeni education district. Phone 013 787 4124.
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85.9% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.