Kusasalethu Secondary School

Kusasalethu Secondary School is a public high school in Embalenhle, Secunda, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school with a technical specialisation. In 2025 it had 2 246 learners and 78 educators, about 28.8 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Mpumalanga (859 learners). It is a quintile 5 school, meaning it serves the 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, 86.4% of its 235 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).

Matric (NSC) results

86.4% of the school's 235 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.

Year	Wrote	Passed	Pass rate	Mpumalanga
2023	246	198	80.5%	76.9%
2024	268	223	83.2%	84.8%
2025	235	203	86.4%	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	Technical
Sector	Public
Quintile	5 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	2 246
Educators (2025)	78
Learners per educator	28.8 (province average 30.2)
EMIS number	800008581
Exam centre number	6609037

Address and location

Street address	4067 Ingwempisi Road, Extension 5, Embalehle, 2285
Postal address	Po Box 6589 Embalenhle Secunda 2302
Suburb / area	Embalenhle
Town	Secunda
Province	Mpumalanga
Education district	Gert Sibande
Municipality	Govan Mbeki Local Municipality
Ward	5

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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.