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Public high school
Kt Twala Secondary School
Embalenhle, Mpumalanga
Kt Twala Secondary School is a public high school in Embalenhle, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 2 087 learners and 56 educators, about 37.3 learners per educator. That makes it larger than 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, 83.9% of its 261 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
83.9% of the school's 261 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 230 | 152 | 66.1% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 196 | 160 | 81.6% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 261 | 219 | 83.9% | 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) | 2 087 |
| Educators (2025) | 56 |
| Learners per educator | 37.3 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 10% of 106 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800013433 |
| Exam centre number | 6609033 |
Address and location
| Street address | 10384 Ext 14, Embalenhle, 2285 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 3 Embalenhle 2285 |
| Town | Embalenhle |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Gert Sibande |
| Municipality | Govan Mbeki 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 Kt Twala Secondary School
Is Kt Twala Secondary School a public or private school?
Kt Twala Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Kt Twala 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 Kt Twala Secondary School's matric pass rate?
83.9% of its 261 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 66.1%, 2024 81.6%.
How many learners are at Kt Twala Secondary School?
2 087 learners and 56 educators (about 37.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 10% of 106 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Kt Twala Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 800013433. Its exam centre number is 6609033.
Where is Kt Twala Secondary School?
10384 Ext 14, Embalenhle, 2285. It is in Embalenhle, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. Phone 083 383 7888.
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Vukuzithathe Primary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.