Mabande Comprehensive High School

Mabande Comprehensive High School is a public high school in Phola Township, Ogies, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school with a technical specialisation. In 2025 it had 1 261 learners and 44 educators, about 28.7 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, 92.6% of its 136 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).

Matric (NSC) results

92.6% of the school's 136 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.

Year	Wrote	Passed	Pass rate	Mpumalanga
2023	126	105	83.3%	76.9%
2024	108	93	86.1%	84.8%
2025	136	126	92.6%	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	4 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	1 261
Educators (2025)	44
Learners per educator	28.7 (province average 30.2)
EMIS number	800011049
Exam centre number	6610049

Address and location

Street address	1042 Masango Street, Phola Location, Phola Location, 2233
Postal address	Private Bag X X1010 Phola Location Ogies 2230
Suburb / area	Phola Township
Town	Ogies
Province	Mpumalanga
Education district	Nkangala
Municipality	Emalahleni Local Municipality
Ward	30

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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.