Joseph Matsebula School

Joseph Matsebula School is a public high school in Shongwe Mission, Mpumalanga, in the Ehlanzeni education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 136 learners and 30 educators, about 37.9 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. In the 2025 matric exams, 88.5% of its 139 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).

Matric (NSC) results

88.5% of the school's 139 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.

Year	Wrote	Passed	Pass rate	Mpumalanga
2023	115	85	73.9%	76.9%
2024	144	131	91.0%	84.8%
2025	139	123	88.5%	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)	1 136
Educators (2025)	30
Learners per educator	37.9 (province average 30.2)
EMIS number	800034157
Exam centre number	6606092

Address and location

Street address	Stand No. 001, Driekoppies, Driekoppies, 1331
Postal address	Po Box 945 Shongwe Mission Malelane 1331
Town	Shongwe Mission
Province	Mpumalanga
Education district	Ehlanzeni
Municipality	Nkomazi Local Municipality
Ward	0

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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.