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Vezubuhle, Kwamhlanga, Mpumalanga 225 m
Public high school
Hlonipha Secondary School
Vezubuhle, Kwamhlanga, Mpumalanga
Hlonipha Secondary School is a public high school in Vezubuhle, Kwamhlanga, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 827 learners and 28 educators, about 29.5 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 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, 72.0% of its 75 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
72.0% of the school's 75 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 133 | 62 | 46.6% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 73 | 49 | 67.1% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 75 | 54 | 72.0% | 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 | Secondary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 827 |
| Educators (2025) | 28 |
| Learners per educator | 29.5 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 66% of 106 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800005454 |
| Exam centre number | 6605017 |
Address and location
| Street address | 919 Vezubuhle, Kwamhlanga, Kwamhlanga, 1022 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 1306 Kwamhlanga Kwamhlanga 1022 |
| Suburb / area | Vezubuhle |
| Town | Kwamhlanga |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Nkangala |
| Municipality | Thembisile Local Municipality |
| Ward | 6 |
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 Hlonipha Secondary School
Is Hlonipha Secondary School a public or private school?
Hlonipha Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Hlonipha 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 Hlonipha Secondary School's matric pass rate?
72.0% of its 75 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 46.6%, 2024 67.1%.
How many learners are at Hlonipha Secondary School?
827 learners and 28 educators (about 29.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 66% of 106 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Hlonipha Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 800005454. Its exam centre number is 6605017.
Where is Hlonipha Secondary School?
919 Vezubuhle, Kwamhlanga, Kwamhlanga, 1022. It is in Vezubuhle, Kwamhlanga, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. Phone 013 954 7123.
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Bongani Primary School
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Somsuswa Secondary School
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Phuthumani Primary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.