John Mdluli Primary School
Mataffin, Mpumalanga 129 m
Public high school
Cyril Clarke Secondary School
Garage (5km West of Nelspruit), Mataffin, Mpumalanga
Cyril Clarke Secondary School is a public high school in Garage (5km West of Nelspruit), Mataffin, Mpumalanga, in the Ehlanzeni education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 439 learners and 44 educators, about 32.7 learners per educator. That makes it larger than 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, 82.6% of its 247 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
82.6% of the school's 247 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 167 | 121 | 72.5% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 114 | 101 | 88.6% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 247 | 204 | 82.6% | 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) | 1 439 |
| Educators (2025) | 44 |
| Learners per educator | 32.7 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 39% of 109 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800002303 |
| Exam centre number | 6608013 |
Address and location
| Street address | Hl Hall & Sons, Mataffin, Nelspruit, 1205 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 13469 Mataffin Nelspruit 1200 |
| Suburb / area | Garage (5km West of Nelspruit) |
| Town | Mataffin |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Ehlanzeni |
| Municipality | Mbombela 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 Cyril Clarke Secondary School
Is Cyril Clarke Secondary School a public or private school?
Cyril Clarke Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Cyril Clarke 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 Cyril Clarke Secondary School's matric pass rate?
82.6% of its 247 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 72.5%, 2024 88.6%.
How many learners are at Cyril Clarke Secondary School?
1 439 learners and 44 educators (about 32.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 39% of 109 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Cyril Clarke Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 800002303. Its exam centre number is 6608013.
Where is Cyril Clarke Secondary School?
Hl Hall & Sons, Mataffin, Nelspruit, 1205. It is in Garage (5km West of Nelspruit), Mataffin, Mpumalanga, in the Ehlanzeni education district. Phone 076 429 2968.
Schools near Cyril Clarke Secondary School
Klipspringer Primary School
West Acres, Mbombela, Mpumalanga 3.7 km
Lowveld High School
West Acres, Mbombela, Mpumalanga 3.8 km
93.9% matric 2025Boschrand Primary School
H L Hall & Sons, Mataffin, Mpumalanga 4.0 km
Hoërskool Bergvlam
West Acres, Mbombela, Mpumalanga 4.3 km
96.2% matric 2025Nelspruit Primary School
Mbombela, Mpumalanga 4.7 km
Laerskool Laeveld
West Acres, Mbombela, Mpumalanga 4.8 km
Calvary Christian School
Mbombela, Mpumalanga 4.9 km
St Peters Primary School
Mbombela, Mpumalanga 4.9 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.