Siphendulwe Primary School
Emalahleni, Witbank, Mpumalanga 306 m
Public high school
F.H. Mkhabela Secondary School
Kwa - Guqa Ext 7, Emalahleni, Mpumalanga
F.H. Mkhabela Secondary School is a public high school in Kwa - Guqa Ext 7, Emalahleni, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 625 learners and 46 educators, about 35.3 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.
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) | 1 625 |
| Educators (2025) | 46 |
| Learners per educator | 35.3 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 16% of 109 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800035617 |
Address and location
| Street address | 4120 Lubambo Street, Emalahleni, Ext 7, 1039 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 901 Emalahleni 1039 |
| Suburb / area | Kwa - Guqa Ext 7 |
| Town | Emalahleni |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Nkangala |
| Municipality | Emalahleni Local Municipality |
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 F.H. Mkhabela Secondary School
Is F.H. Mkhabela Secondary School a public or private school?
F.H. Mkhabela Secondary School is a public high school.
Does F.H. Mkhabela 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.
How many learners are at F.H. Mkhabela Secondary School?
1 625 learners and 46 educators (about 35.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 16% of 109 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of F.H. Mkhabela Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 800035617.
Where is F.H. Mkhabela Secondary School?
4120 Lubambo Street, Emalahleni, Ext 7, 1039. It is in Kwa - Guqa Ext 7, Emalahleni, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. Phone 013 695 4360.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.