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Im Manchu Secondary School
Voortrekker, Balfour, Mpumalanga
Im Manchu Secondary School is a public high school in Voortrekker, Balfour, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 822 learners and 28 educators, about 29.4 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 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. In the 2025 matric exams, 97.0% of its 133 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
97.0% of the school's 133 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 133 | 115 | 86.5% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 118 | 111 | 94.1% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 133 | 129 | 97.0% | 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 | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Learners (2025) | 822 |
| Educators (2025) | 28 |
| Learners per educator | 29.4 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 68% of 59 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800005603 |
| Exam centre number | 6609028 |
Address and location
| Street address | Cnr Frank & Voortrekker Street, Balfour, 2410 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 885 Balfour Balfour 2410 |
| Suburb / area | Voortrekker |
| Town | Balfour |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Gert Sibande |
| Municipality | Dipaleseng Local Municipality |
| Ward | 3 |
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 Im Manchu Secondary School
Is Im Manchu Secondary School a public or private school?
Im Manchu Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Im Manchu 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 Im Manchu Secondary School's matric pass rate?
97.0% of its 133 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 86.5%, 2024 94.1%.
How many learners are at Im Manchu Secondary School?
822 learners and 28 educators (about 29.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 68% of 59 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Im Manchu Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 800005603. Its exam centre number is 6609028.
Where is Im Manchu Secondary School?
Cnr Frank & Voortrekker Street, Balfour, 2410. It is in Voortrekker, Balfour, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. Phone 017 773 0989.
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97.5% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.