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Public primary school
Elukhanyisweni Secondary School
Thembalethu, Kwamhlanga, Mpumalanga
Elukhanyisweni Secondary School is a public primary school in Thembalethu, Kwamhlanga, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a intermediate school with a technical specialisation. In 2025 it had 1 241 learners and 41 educators, about 30.3 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public primary schools in Mpumalanga (624 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 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, 66.5% of its 206 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
66.5% of the school's 206 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 140 | 91 | 65.0% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 154 | 112 | 72.7% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 206 | 137 | 66.5% | 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 primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Intermediate School |
| Specialisation | Technical |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 241 |
| Educators (2025) | 41 |
| Learners per educator | 30.3 (province average 32.9) Fewer learners per educator than 71% of 209 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800003434 |
| Exam centre number | 6605011 |
Address and location
| Street address | 1327, Kwamhlanga, Kwamhlanga, 1022 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Elukhanyisweni 1327 Thembalethu Kwamhlanga 1022 |
| Suburb / area | Thembalethu |
| Town | Kwamhlanga |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Nkangala |
| Municipality | Thembisile Local Municipality |
| Ward | 4 |
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 Elukhanyisweni Secondary School
Is Elukhanyisweni Secondary School a public or private school?
Elukhanyisweni Secondary School is a public primary school.
Does Elukhanyisweni 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 3 school.
What is Elukhanyisweni Secondary School's matric pass rate?
66.5% of its 206 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 65.0%, 2024 72.7%.
How many learners are at Elukhanyisweni Secondary School?
1 241 learners and 41 educators (about 30.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 71% of 209 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Elukhanyisweni Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 800003434. Its exam centre number is 6605011.
Where is Elukhanyisweni Secondary School?
1327, Kwamhlanga, Kwamhlanga, 1022. It is in Thembalethu, Kwamhlanga, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. Phone 076 212 4202.
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