Makoko Primary School
Kabokweni, Mpumalanga 698 m
Public high school
Jacob Mdluli Secondary School
Kabokweni, Mpumalanga
Jacob Mdluli Secondary School is a public high school in Kabokweni, Mpumalanga, in the Ehlanzeni education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 571 learners and 19 educators, about 30.1 learners per educator. That makes it smaller 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. In the 2025 matric exams, 79.7% of its 64 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
79.7% of the school's 64 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 68 | 52 | 76.5% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 54 | 38 | 70.4% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 64 | 51 | 79.7% | 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 | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 571 |
| Educators (2025) | 19 |
| Learners per educator | 30.1 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 61% of 109 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800006957 |
| Exam centre number | 6604030 |
Address and location
| Street address | Makoko Trust, Kabokweni, White River, 1245 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 2510 Kabokweni White River 1245 |
| Town | Kabokweni |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Ehlanzeni |
| Municipality | Mbombela Local Municipality |
| Ward | 34 |
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 Jacob Mdluli Secondary School
Is Jacob Mdluli Secondary School a public or private school?
Jacob Mdluli Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Jacob Mdluli 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.
What is Jacob Mdluli Secondary School's matric pass rate?
79.7% of its 64 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 76.5%, 2024 70.4%.
How many learners are at Jacob Mdluli Secondary School?
571 learners and 19 educators (about 30.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 61% of 109 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Jacob Mdluli Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 800006957. Its exam centre number is 6604030.
Where is Jacob Mdluli Secondary School?
Makoko Trust, Kabokweni, White River, 1245. It is in Kabokweni, Mpumalanga, in the Ehlanzeni education district. Phone 073 068 1913.
Schools near Jacob Mdluli Secondary School
Livelethu Primary School
Mdluli Tribal Authority, Kabokweni, Mpumalanga 1.5 km
Kusile Primary School
Kabokweni, Mpumalanga 2.2 km
Mntungwa Secondary School
Kabokweni, Mpumalanga 4.4 km
69.6% matric 2025Ngazi Ndhlovu Secondary School
White River, Kabokweni, Mpumalanga 5.5 km
100.0% matric 2025Malekutu Primary School
White River, Kabokweni, Mpumalanga 6.0 km
Chweni Primary School
Spioenkop Road, White River, Mpumalanga 6.1 km
Vutselani Primary School
Malekutu, Kabokweni, Mpumalanga 6.1 km
Impumelelo Primary School
White River, Kabokweni, Mpumalanga 6.1 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.