Ekuhlehleni Primary School
Emanyiseni, KwaZulu-Natal 1.7 km
Public high school
Mtshelekwane Secondary School
Ekuhlehleni Area, KwaZulu-Natal
Mtshelekwane Secondary School is a public high school in Ekuhlehleni Area, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umkhanyakude education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 434 learners and 15 educators, about 28.9 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in KwaZulu-Natal (699 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. In the 2025 matric exams, 96.8% of its 62 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
96.8% of the school's 62 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 68 | 60 | 88.2% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 91 | 77 | 84.6% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 62 | 60 | 96.8% | 90.6% |
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 | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 434 |
| Educators (2025) | 15 |
| Learners per educator | 28.9 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 65% of 463 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 500327265 |
| Exam centre number | 5111229 |
Address and location
| Street address | Mathenjwa Tribal Authority,ekuhlekhleni,ingwavuma,3968 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 2260,ingwavuma,3968 |
| Town | Ekuhlehleni Area |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Umkhanyakude |
| Circuit | Emanyiseni |
| Municipality | Jozini Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52702015 |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in KwaZulu-Natal 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 Mtshelekwane Secondary School
Is Mtshelekwane Secondary School a public or private school?
Mtshelekwane Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Mtshelekwane Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
What is Mtshelekwane Secondary School's matric pass rate?
96.8% of its 62 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 88.2%, 2024 84.6%.
How many learners are at Mtshelekwane Secondary School?
434 learners and 15 educators (about 28.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 65% of 463 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Mtshelekwane Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 500327265. Its exam centre number is 5111229.
Where is Mtshelekwane Secondary School?
Mathenjwa Tribal Authority,ekuhlekhleni,ingwavuma,3968. It is in Ekuhlehleni Area, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umkhanyakude education district.
Schools near Mtshelekwane Secondary School
Diyane Primary School
Jozini Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal 1.7 km
Lubhoko High School
Ingwavuma, KwaZulu-Natal 2.2 km
97.3% matric 2025Emanyiseni Primary School
Private Bag X2204, KwaZulu-Natal 5.2 km
Sibhamu Secondary School
Mathenjwa T/A, KwaZulu-Natal 5.8 km
87.3% matric 2025Mayaluka Primary School
Traditional Authority, KwaZulu-Natal 6.3 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.