F.H. Mkhabela Secondary School
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Public high school
Leonard Ntshuntshe Secondary School
Hlalanikahle, Witbank, Mpumalanga
Leonard Ntshuntshe Secondary School is a public high school in Hlalanikahle, Witbank, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 460 learners and 47 educators, about 31.1 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, 97.2% of its 180 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
97.2% of the school's 180 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 200 | 167 | 83.5% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 141 | 133 | 94.3% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 180 | 175 | 97.2% | 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) | 1 460 |
| Educators (2025) | 47 |
| Learners per educator | 31.1 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 53% of 106 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800030569 |
| Exam centre number | 6610121 |
Address and location
| Street address | 6663 Mathew Phosa Drive, Kwa Guqa, Witbank, 1039 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | 6663 Mathew Phosa Drive 6663 Witbank Emalahleni 1035 |
| Suburb / area | Hlalanikahle |
| Town | Witbank |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Nkangala |
| Municipality | Emalahleni Local Municipality |
| Ward | 0 |
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 Leonard Ntshuntshe Secondary School
Is Leonard Ntshuntshe Secondary School a public or private school?
Leonard Ntshuntshe Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Leonard Ntshuntshe 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 Leonard Ntshuntshe Secondary School's matric pass rate?
97.2% of its 180 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 83.5%, 2024 94.3%.
How many learners are at Leonard Ntshuntshe Secondary School?
1 460 learners and 47 educators (about 31.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 53% of 106 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Leonard Ntshuntshe Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 800030569. Its exam centre number is 6610121.
Where is Leonard Ntshuntshe Secondary School?
6663 Mathew Phosa Drive, Kwa Guqa, Witbank, 1039. It is in Hlalanikahle, Witbank, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. Phone 013 698 0944.
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98.6% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.