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Public high school
Mandlethu Senior Secondary School
Vlaklaagte, Empumalanga, Mpumalanga
Mandlethu Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Vlaklaagte, Empumalanga, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 767 learners and 25 educators, about 30.7 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, 69.5% of its 164 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
69.5% of the school's 164 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 131 | 101 | 77.1% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 124 | 100 | 80.6% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 164 | 114 | 69.5% | 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) | 767 |
| Educators (2025) | 25 |
| Learners per educator | 30.7 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 58% of 106 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800012229 |
| Exam centre number | 6605035 |
Address and location
| Street address | 2025 Vlaklaagte No 1, Empumalanga, Kwaggafontein, 458 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X X4022 Empumalanga Kwaggafontein 0458 |
| Suburb / area | Vlaklaagte |
| Town | Empumalanga |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Nkangala |
| Municipality | Thembisile Local Municipality |
| Ward | 16 |
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 Mandlethu Senior Secondary School
Is Mandlethu Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Mandlethu Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Mandlethu Senior 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 Mandlethu Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
69.5% of its 164 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 77.1%, 2024 80.6%.
How many learners are at Mandlethu Senior Secondary School?
767 learners and 25 educators (about 30.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 58% of 106 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Mandlethu Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 800012229. Its exam centre number is 6605035.
Where is Mandlethu Senior Secondary School?
2025 Vlaklaagte No 1, Empumalanga, Kwaggafontein, 458. It is in Vlaklaagte, Empumalanga, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. Phone 013 954 7439.
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96.0% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.