Thuthukani Primary School
Kwaggafontein 'E', Empumalanga, Mpumalanga 162 m
Public high school
Mphalali Secondary School
Vrieschgewaagdt, Empumalanga, Mpumalanga
Mphalali Secondary School is a public high school in Vrieschgewaagdt, Empumalanga, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 463 learners and 15 educators, about 30.9 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Mpumalanga (859 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 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, 80.2% of its 81 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
80.2% of the school's 81 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 85 | 64 | 75.3% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 56 | 46 | 82.1% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 81 | 65 | 80.2% | 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 | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 463 |
| Educators (2025) | 15 |
| Learners per educator | 30.9 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 55% of 106 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800015545 |
| Exam centre number | 6605050 |
Address and location
| Street address | Stand No. 174 A, Empumalanga, Kwaggafontein 'E', 458 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 949 Empumalanga Kwaggafontein 0458 |
| Suburb / area | Vrieschgewaagdt |
| Town | Empumalanga |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Nkangala |
| Municipality | Thembisile Local Municipality |
| Ward | 20 |
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 Mphalali Secondary School
Is Mphalali Secondary School a public or private school?
Mphalali Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Mphalali 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 3 school.
What is Mphalali Secondary School's matric pass rate?
80.2% of its 81 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 75.3%, 2024 82.1%.
How many learners are at Mphalali Secondary School?
463 learners and 15 educators (about 30.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 55% of 106 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Mphalali Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 800015545. Its exam centre number is 6605050.
Where is Mphalali Secondary School?
Stand No. 174 A, Empumalanga, Kwaggafontein 'E', 458. It is in Vrieschgewaagdt, Empumalanga, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. Phone 013 986 7334.
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