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Public high school
Hlong Secondary School
Apara Village, Graskop, Mpumalanga
Hlong Secondary School is a public high school in Apara Village, Graskop, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 450 learners and 14 educators, about 32.1 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Mpumalanga (859 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-wealthiest 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, 97.3% of its 112 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
97.3% of the school's 112 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 82 | 73 | 89.0% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 85 | 84 | 98.8% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 112 | 109 | 97.3% | 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 | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 450 |
| Educators (2025) | 14 |
| Learners per educator | 32.1 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 51% of 59 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800028597 |
| Exam centre number | 6604021 |
Address and location
| Street address | Ar/629 Apara Village, Matibidi, Graskop, 1274 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X 435 Graskop Graskop 1270 |
| Suburb / area | Apara Village |
| Town | Graskop |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Bohlabela |
| Municipality | Thaba Chweu Local Municipality |
| Ward | 8 |
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 Hlong Secondary School
Is Hlong Secondary School a public or private school?
Hlong Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Hlong 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 4 school.
What is Hlong Secondary School's matric pass rate?
97.3% of its 112 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 89.0%, 2024 98.8%.
How many learners are at Hlong Secondary School?
450 learners and 14 educators (about 32.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 51% of 59 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Hlong Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 800028597. Its exam centre number is 6604021.
Where is Hlong Secondary School?
Ar/629 Apara Village, Matibidi, Graskop, 1274. It is in Apara Village, Graskop, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. Phone 081 495 3964.
Schools near Hlong Secondary School
Lm Kganane Secondary School
Dientjie No 2, Graskop, Mpumalanga 2.4 km
94.4% matric 2025Matibidi Primary School
Elandsfontein, Graskop, Mpumalanga 2.6 km
Mokokwane Primary School
Matibidi, Mpumalanga 3.3 km
Pitas Primary School
Boromachine Trust, Leroro, Mpumalanga 3.6 km
Kadishi Secondary School
Matibidi, Graskop, Mpumalanga 4.1 km
83.9% matric 2025Shakwaneng Primary School
Matibidi, Graskop, Mpumalanga 6.5 km
Makuke Secondary School
Mashelebeng Village, Graskop, Mpumalanga 6.7 km
78.6% matric 2025Kobeng Primary School
Morema, Bourekelsluck, Thabatlou, Mpumalanga 8.0 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.