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Public high school
Mbhunu Secondary School
Steenbok, Kwalugedlane, Mpumalanga
Mbhunu Secondary School is a public high school in Steenbok, Kwalugedlane, Mpumalanga, in the Ehlanzeni education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 687 learners and 21 educators, about 32.7 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than 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, 88.7% of its 133 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
88.7% of the school's 133 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 92 | 77 | 83.7% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 86 | 77 | 89.5% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 133 | 118 | 88.7% | 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) | 687 |
| Educators (2025) | 21 |
| Learners per educator | 32.7 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 36% of 125 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800013730 |
| Exam centre number | 6606032 |
Address and location
| Street address | Stand No.69, Steenbok Trust, Komatipoort, 1340 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X 4012 Kwa Lugedlane Komatipoort 1341 |
| Suburb / area | Steenbok |
| Town | Kwalugedlane |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Ehlanzeni |
| Municipality | Nkomazi Local Municipality |
| Ward | 8 |
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 Mbhunu Secondary School
Is Mbhunu Secondary School a public or private school?
Mbhunu Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Mbhunu 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 Mbhunu Secondary School's matric pass rate?
88.7% of its 133 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 83.7%, 2024 89.5%.
How many learners are at Mbhunu Secondary School?
687 learners and 21 educators (about 32.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 36% of 125 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Mbhunu Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 800013730. Its exam centre number is 6606032.
Where is Mbhunu Secondary School?
Stand No.69, Steenbok Trust, Komatipoort, 1340. It is in Steenbok, Kwalugedlane, Mpumalanga, in the Ehlanzeni education district. Phone 013 782 0082.
Schools near Mbhunu Secondary School
Ekwenzeni Primary School
Lubombo, Steenbok, Mpumalanga 1.0 km
Steenbok Secondary School
Steenbok, Mpumalanga 1.0 km
Sambo Primary School
Lugedlane Tribal Authority, Steenbok, Mpumalanga 3.2 km
Bhambatha Primary School
Steenbok, Kwalugedlane, Mpumalanga 3.4 km
Shinyukane Secondary School
Malelane, Kwalugedlane, Mpumalanga 5.5 km
95.4% matric 2025Mphoti Primary School
Mangweni Trust, Kwalugedlane, Mpumalanga 6.3 km
Mshengu Inclusive School
Lubombo, Kwalugedlane, Mpumalanga 6.8 km
Ntiyi Secondary School
Hoyi Village, Kwalugedlane, Mpumalanga 6.8 km
42.3% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.