Khutsalani Secondary School

Khutsalani 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 with a dinaledi specialisation. In 2025 it had 1 364 learners and 41 educators, about 33.3 learners per educator. That makes it larger 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, 78.5% of its 177 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).

Matric (NSC) results

78.5% of the school's 177 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.

Year	Wrote	Passed	Pass rate	Mpumalanga
2023	173	140	80.9%	76.9%
2024	208	148	71.2%	84.8%
2025	177	139	78.5%	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	Dinaledi
Sector	Public
Quintile	4 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	1 364
Educators (2025)	41
Learners per educator	33.3 (province average 30.2)
EMIS number	800008607
Exam centre number	6604046

Address and location

Street address	Stand No. 1202, Kabokweni, White River, 1245
Postal address	Po Box 152 Kabokweni White River 1245
Town	Kabokweni
Province	Mpumalanga
Education district	Ehlanzeni
Municipality	Mbombela Local Municipality
Ward	33

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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.