Redhill Primary School
Redhill, Dundonald, Mpumalanga 699 m
Public high school
Chief S W Nhlapho Secondary School
Redhill, Dundonald, Mpumalanga
Chief S W Nhlapho Secondary School is a public high school in Redhill, Dundonald, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 782 learners and 22 educators, about 35.5 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. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 92.9% of its 196 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
92.9% of the school's 196 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 195 | 169 | 86.7% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 191 | 166 | 86.9% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 196 | 182 | 92.9% | 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 |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 782 |
| Educators (2025) | 22 |
| Learners per educator | 35.5 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 13% of 125 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800002097 |
| Exam centre number | 6601056 |
Address and location
| Street address | E1004 Main Road Redhill, Dundonald, Dundonald, 2336 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 986 Dundonald Dundonald 2336 |
| Suburb / area | Redhill |
| Town | Dundonald |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Gert Sibande |
| Municipality | Albert Luthuli Local Municipality |
| Ward | 11 |
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 Chief S W Nhlapho Secondary School
Is Chief S W Nhlapho Secondary School a public or private school?
Chief S W Nhlapho Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Chief S W Nhlapho 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 Chief S W Nhlapho Secondary School's matric pass rate?
92.9% of its 196 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 86.7%, 2024 86.9%.
How many learners are at Chief S W Nhlapho Secondary School?
782 learners and 22 educators (about 35.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 13% of 125 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Chief S W Nhlapho Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 800002097. Its exam centre number is 6601056.
Where is Chief S W Nhlapho Secondary School?
E1004 Main Road Redhill, Dundonald, Dundonald, 2336. It is in Redhill, Dundonald, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. Phone 082 429 2436.
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