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Marhagi Secondary School
Ndzundza, Empumalanga, Mpumalanga
Marhagi Secondary School is a public high school in Ndzundza, Empumalanga, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 004 learners and 33 educators, about 30.4 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 2 school, meaning it serves the second-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, 91.2% of its 159 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
91.2% of the school's 159 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 156 | 78 | 50.0% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 115 | 104 | 90.4% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 159 | 145 | 91.2% | 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 | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 004 |
| Educators (2025) | 33 |
| Learners per educator | 30.4 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 59% of 109 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800026591 |
| Exam centre number | 6605038 |
Address and location
| Street address | 1284, Verena C, Empumalanga, 458 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 3491 Empumalanga Empumalanga 1020 |
| Suburb / area | Ndzundza |
| Town | Empumalanga |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Nkangala |
| Municipality | Thembisile Local Municipality |
| Ward | 24 |
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 Marhagi Secondary School
Is Marhagi Secondary School a public or private school?
Marhagi Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Marhagi 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 2 school.
What is Marhagi Secondary School's matric pass rate?
91.2% of its 159 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 50.0%, 2024 90.4%.
How many learners are at Marhagi Secondary School?
1 004 learners and 33 educators (about 30.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 59% of 109 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Marhagi Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 800026591. Its exam centre number is 6605038.
Where is Marhagi Secondary School?
1284, Verena C, Empumalanga, 458. It is in Ndzundza, Empumalanga, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. Phone 013 963 7055.
Schools near Marhagi Secondary School
Kwakwari Primary School
Plot 779, Bronkhorstspruit, Mpumalanga 915 m
Somlingo Primary School
Verena, Bronkhorstspruit, Mpumalanga 1.1 km
Verena Primary School
Verena 'C', Bronkhorstspruit, Mpumalanga 1.6 km
Mhlutshwa Primary School
Verena, Bronkhorstspruit, Mpumalanga 2.8 km
Sihlengiwe Secondary School
Verena, Bronkhorstspruit, Mpumalanga 5.1 km
82.9% matric 2025Sekemisa Primary School
Verena 'B', Bronkhorstspruit, Mpumalanga 5.2 km
Sizakele Primary School
Verena, Bronkhorstspruit, Mpumalanga 5.3 km
Sinetjhudu Primary School
Kwaggafontein 'D', Empumalanga, Mpumalanga 6.6 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.