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Public high school
Mahlatsi Secondary School
Shongwe Mission, Mpumalanga
Mahlatsi Secondary School is a public high school in Shongwe Mission, Mpumalanga, in the Ehlanzeni education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 887 learners and 25 educators, about 35.5 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 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, 88.5% of its 104 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
88.5% of the school's 104 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 117 | 104 | 88.9% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 96 | 88 | 91.7% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 104 | 92 | 88.5% | 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) | 887 |
| Educators (2025) | 25 |
| Learners per educator | 35.5 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 16% of 106 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800011676 |
| Exam centre number | 6606024 |
Address and location
| Street address | Stand No1, Buffelspruit, Shongwe Mission, 1331 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 1544 Shongwe Mission Malelane 1331 |
| Town | Shongwe Mission |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Ehlanzeni |
| Municipality | Nkomazi Local Municipality |
| Ward | 26 |
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 Mahlatsi Secondary School
Is Mahlatsi Secondary School a public or private school?
Mahlatsi Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Mahlatsi 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 Mahlatsi Secondary School's matric pass rate?
88.5% of its 104 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 88.9%, 2024 91.7%.
How many learners are at Mahlatsi Secondary School?
887 learners and 25 educators (about 35.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 16% of 106 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Mahlatsi Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 800011676. Its exam centre number is 6606024.
Where is Mahlatsi Secondary School?
Stand No1, Buffelspruit, Shongwe Mission, 1331. It is in Shongwe Mission, Mpumalanga, in the Ehlanzeni education district. Phone 013 781 2040.
Schools near Mahlatsi Secondary School
Sondlovu Primary School
Buffelspruit, Shongwe Mission, Mpumalanga 755 m
Ekuphumuleni Primary School
Schoemansdal, Shongwe Mission, Mpumalanga 1.0 km
Ndlela High School
Buffelspruit, Shongwe Mission, Mpumalanga 1.8 km
82.0% matric 2025Njeyeza Secondary School
Po Box 1566, Shongwe Mission, Mpumalanga 1.8 km
63.2% matric 2025Loti Primary School
Buffelspruit, Shongwe Mission, Mpumalanga 1.9 km
Zandile Primary School
Shongwe Mission, Mpumalanga 1.9 km
Shongwe Boarding School
Imbongozi, Shongwe Mission, Mpumalanga 2.3 km
95.5% matric 2025Bongokuhle Primary School
Schoemansdal B, Shongwe Mission, Mpumalanga 2.3 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.