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Public high school
Mbhudula Secondary School
Nkomazi East, Kwalugedlane, Mpumalanga
Mbhudula Secondary School is a public high school in Nkomazi East, Kwalugedlane, Mpumalanga, in the Ehlanzeni education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 725 learners and 23 educators, about 31.5 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 1 school, meaning it serves the 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, 91.8% of its 170 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
91.8% of the school's 170 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 123 | 110 | 89.4% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 104 | 102 | 98.1% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 170 | 156 | 91.8% | 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 | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 725 |
| Educators (2025) | 23 |
| Learners per educator | 31.5 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 53% of 125 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800013722 |
| Exam centre number | 6606031 |
Address and location
| Street address | Stand No 100, Mbuzini, Kwalugedlane, 1341 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X 976 Mbuzini Komatipoort 1340 |
| Suburb / area | Nkomazi East |
| Town | Kwalugedlane |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Ehlanzeni |
| Municipality | Nkomazi Local Municipality |
| Ward | 13 |
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 Mbhudula Secondary School
Is Mbhudula Secondary School a public or private school?
Mbhudula Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Mbhudula 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 1 school.
What is Mbhudula Secondary School's matric pass rate?
91.8% of its 170 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 89.4%, 2024 98.1%.
How many learners are at Mbhudula Secondary School?
725 learners and 23 educators (about 31.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 53% of 125 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Mbhudula Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 800013722. Its exam centre number is 6606031.
Where is Mbhudula Secondary School?
Stand No 100, Mbuzini, Kwalugedlane, 1341. It is in Nkomazi East, Kwalugedlane, Mpumalanga, in the Ehlanzeni education district. Phone 013 782 0282.
Schools near Mbhudula Secondary School
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Ndindindi Primary School
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Mbuzini Primary School
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Samora Machel Secondary School
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Thambokhulu Primary School
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Nsizwane Primary School
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91.3% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.