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Public high school
Mhlangana Secondary School
Arconhoek, Acornhoek, Mpumalanga
Mhlangana Secondary School is a public high school in Arconhoek, Acornhoek, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 625 learners and 21 educators, about 29.8 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, 95.4% of its 87 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
95.4% of the school's 87 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 77 | 39 | 50.6% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 110 | 72 | 65.5% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 87 | 83 | 95.4% | 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 | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 625 |
| Educators (2025) | 21 |
| Learners per educator | 29.8 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 70% of 125 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800034919 |
Address and location
| Street address | 99 Nexttomnisitribalauthority, Islingtontrust, Bushbuckridge Rural, 1360 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X 405 Acornhoek 1360 |
| Suburb / area | Arconhoek |
| Town | Acornhoek |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Bohlabela |
| Municipality | Bushbuckridge Local Municipality |
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 Mhlangana Secondary School
Is Mhlangana Secondary School a public or private school?
Mhlangana Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Mhlangana 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 Mhlangana Secondary School's matric pass rate?
95.4% of its 87 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 50.6%, 2024 65.5%.
How many learners are at Mhlangana Secondary School?
625 learners and 21 educators (about 29.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 70% of 125 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Mhlangana Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 800034919.
Where is Mhlangana Secondary School?
99 Nexttomnisitribalauthority, Islingtontrust, Bushbuckridge Rural, 1360. It is in Arconhoek, Acornhoek, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. Phone 083 281 4810.
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