Maqhawuzela Combined School
Tjakastad, Elukwatini, Mpumalanga 599 m
87.9% matric 2025Public high school
Mkolishi Secondary School
Maqhawuzela, Elukwatini, Mpumalanga
Mkolishi Secondary School is a public high school in Maqhawuzela, Elukwatini, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 591 learners and 22 educators, about 26.9 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Mpumalanga (859 learners). It is a quintile 2 school, meaning it serves the second-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, all 119 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
Every one of the school's 119 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 100 | 100 | 100.0% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 103 | 103 | 100.0% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 119 | 119 | 100.0% | 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 | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 591 |
| Educators (2025) | 22 |
| Learners per educator | 26.9 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 81% of 109 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800014464 |
| Exam centre number | 6601046 |
Address and location
| Street address | 1151, Tjakastad, Tjakastad, 1193 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 242 Elukwatini Elukwatii 1192 |
| Suburb / area | Maqhawuzela |
| Town | Elukwatini |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Gert Sibande |
| Municipality | Albert Luthuli Local Municipality |
| Ward | 18 |
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 Mkolishi Secondary School
Is Mkolishi Secondary School a public or private school?
Mkolishi Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Mkolishi 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 2 school.
What is Mkolishi Secondary School's matric pass rate?
100.0% of its 119 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 100.0%, 2024 100.0%.
How many learners are at Mkolishi Secondary School?
591 learners and 22 educators (about 26.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 81% of 109 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Mkolishi Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 800014464. Its exam centre number is 6601046.
Where is Mkolishi Secondary School?
1151, Tjakastad, Tjakastad, 1193. It is in Maqhawuzela, Elukwatini, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. Phone 073 006 4854.
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100.0% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.