Mkhephuli Secondary School

Mkhephuli Secondary School is a public high school in Kwaggafontein, Empumalanga, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 525 learners and 19 educators, about 27.6 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Mpumalanga (859 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-wealthiest 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, 74.7% of its 87 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).

Matric (NSC) results

74.7% of the school's 87 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.

Year	Wrote	Passed	Pass rate	Mpumalanga
2023	71	47	66.2%	76.9%
2024	45	44	97.8%	84.8%
2025	87	65	74.7%	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	4 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	525
Educators (2025)	19
Learners per educator	27.6 (province average 30.2)
EMIS number	800014399
Exam centre number	6605045

Address and location

Street address	Stand No. 1318, Kwaggafontein 'C', Empumalanga, 458
Postal address	Private Bag X 4020 Kwaggafontein Empumalanga 0458
Suburb / area	Kwaggafontein
Town	Empumalanga
Province	Mpumalanga
Education district	Nkangala
Municipality	Thembisile Local Municipality
Ward	26

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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.