Emoneni Primary School
Commandale, Piet Retief, Mpumalanga 2.9 km
Public high school
Kwashuku Secondary School
Mondi Forest, Commondale, Mpumalanga
Kwashuku Secondary School is a public high school in Mondi Forest, Commondale, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 799 learners and 25 educators, about 32 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public high schools in Mpumalanga (859 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the 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, 96.7% of its 121 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
96.7% of the school's 121 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 118 | 107 | 90.7% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 109 | 101 | 92.7% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 121 | 117 | 96.7% | 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 | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 799 |
| Educators (2025) | 25 |
| Learners per educator | 32 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 44% of 125 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800008813 |
| Exam centre number | 6602029 |
Address and location
| Street address | Commondale Area, Piet Retief, 2380 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 4 Commondale Piet Retief 2385 |
| Suburb / area | Mondi Forest |
| Town | Commondale |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Gert Sibande |
| Municipality | Mkhondo Local Municipality |
| Ward | 9 |
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 Kwashuku Secondary School
Is Kwashuku Secondary School a public or private school?
Kwashuku Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Kwashuku 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 1 school.
What is Kwashuku Secondary School's matric pass rate?
96.7% of its 121 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 90.7%, 2024 92.7%.
How many learners are at Kwashuku Secondary School?
799 learners and 25 educators (about 32 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 44% of 125 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Kwashuku Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 800008813. Its exam centre number is 6602029.
Where is Kwashuku Secondary School?
Commondale Area, Piet Retief, 2380. It is in Mondi Forest, Commondale, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. Phone 087 802 8482.
Schools near Kwashuku Secondary School
Kwamatshamhlophe Primary School
Commondale, Mpumalanga 5.0 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.