Masitakhe Secondary School

Masitakhe Secondary School is a public high school in Matsulu, Mpumalanga, in the Ehlanzeni education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 609 learners and 44 educators, about 36.6 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, 83.4% of its 163 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).

Matric (NSC) results

83.4% of the school's 163 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.

Year	Wrote	Passed	Pass rate	Mpumalanga
2023	159	130	81.8%	76.9%
2024	121	103	85.1%	84.8%
2025	163	136	83.4%	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	4 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	1 609
Educators (2025)	44
Learners per educator	36.6 (province average 30.2)
EMIS number	800013011
Exam centre number	6608043

Address and location

Street address	2100 "c", Matsulu, Matsulu, 1203
Postal address	Po Box 979 Matsulu Matsulu 1203
Town	Matsulu
Province	Mpumalanga
Education district	Ehlanzeni
Municipality	Mbombela Local Municipality
Ward	28

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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.