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Public high school
Elangwane Secondary School
Vukuzakhe Township, Volksrust, Mpumalanga
Elangwane Secondary School is a public high school in Vukuzakhe Township, Volksrust, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school with a dinaledi specialisation. In 2025 it had 994 learners and 33 educators, about 30.1 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, 86.0% of its 86 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
86.0% of the school's 86 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 105 | 72 | 68.6% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 69 | 63 | 91.3% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 86 | 74 | 86.0% | 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 | Dinaledi |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 994 |
| Educators (2025) | 33 |
| Learners per educator | 30.1 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 66% of 125 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800003384 |
| Exam centre number | 6602014 |
Address and location
| Street address | Wesile Street, Vukuzakhe, Volksrust, 2470 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X 9015 Volksrust Volksrust 2470 |
| Suburb / area | Vukuzakhe Township |
| Town | Volksrust |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Gert Sibande |
| Municipality | Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Local Municipality |
| Ward | 0 |
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 Elangwane Secondary School
Is Elangwane Secondary School a public or private school?
Elangwane Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Elangwane 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 Elangwane Secondary School's matric pass rate?
86.0% of its 86 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 68.6%, 2024 91.3%.
How many learners are at Elangwane Secondary School?
994 learners and 33 educators (about 30.1 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 Elangwane Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 800003384. Its exam centre number is 6602014.
Where is Elangwane Secondary School?
Wesile Street, Vukuzakhe, Volksrust, 2470. It is in Vukuzakhe Township, Volksrust, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. Phone 017 735 3133.
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