Private high school
Mathews Phosa College
Schoemanskloof, Schagen, Mpumalanga
Mathews Phosa College is a private high school in Schoemanskloof, Schagen, Mpumalanga, in the Ehlanzeni education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 105 learners and 15 educators, about 7 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for private high schools in Mpumalanga (305 learners). In the 2025 matric exams, 70.0% of its 40 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%). As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.
Matric (NSC) results
70.0% of the school's 40 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 41 | 40 | 97.6% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 46 | 42 | 91.3% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 40 | 28 | 70.0% | 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 | Private high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Specialisation | Secondary Subjects |
| Sector | Independent (private) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 105 |
| Educators (2025) | 15 |
| Learners per educator | 7 (province average 14.3) Fewer learners per educator than 84% of 19 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800004366 |
| Exam centre number | 6608045 |
Address and location
| Street address | Schoemanskloof, Nelspruit, 1200 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 26 Schagen 1207 |
| Suburb / area | Schoemanskloof |
| Town | Schagen |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Ehlanzeni |
| Municipality | Mbombela Local Municipality |
| Ward | 0 |
Admissions
Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.
Questions about Mathews Phosa College
Is Mathews Phosa College a public or private school?
Mathews Phosa College is a private high school, registered with the Department of Basic Education as an independent school.
How much are the fees at Mathews Phosa College?
Independent schools set their own fees, so contact the school for its current fee schedule, registration fee and deposit.
What is Mathews Phosa College's matric pass rate?
70.0% of its 40 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 97.6%, 2024 91.3%.
How many learners are at Mathews Phosa College?
105 learners and 15 educators (about 7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 84% of 19 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Mathews Phosa College?
Its EMIS number is 800004366. Its exam centre number is 6608045.
Where is Mathews Phosa College?
Schoemanskloof, Nelspruit, 1200. It is in Schoemanskloof, Schagen, Mpumalanga, in the Ehlanzeni education district. Phone 013 733 3224.
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.