Public combined school

Mc Zitha Primary School

Masibekela, Kwalugedlane, Mpumalanga

Mc Zitha Primary School is a public combined school in Masibekela, Kwalugedlane, Mpumalanga, in the Ehlanzeni education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 1 704 learners and 45 educators, about 37.9 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public combined schools in Mpumalanga (736 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, 88.8% of its 188 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).

Matric (NSC) results

88.8% of the school's 188 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.

YearWrotePassedPass rateMpumalanga
2023130127 97.7% 76.9%
2024168161 95.8% 84.8%
2025188167 88.8% 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 typePublic combined school
Phase (DBE)Combined School
SectorPublic
Quintile1 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesFee-paying
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)1 704
Educators (2025)45
Learners per educator37.9 (province average 31.3)
EMIS number800013847
Exam centre number6606099

Address and location

Street addressStand No: 20, Masibekela, 1342
Postal addressPrivate Bag X X4006 Kwalugedlane Malelane 1341
Suburb / areaMasibekela
TownKwalugedlane
ProvinceMpumalanga
Education districtEhlanzeni
MunicipalityNkomazi Local Municipality
Ward14

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.

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Sophungane Combined School

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Lomahasha Secondary School

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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.