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Public high school
Mugena High School
Hluvukani, Mpumalanga
Mugena High School is a public high school in Hluvukani, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school with a dinaledi specialisation. In 2025 it had 1 103 learners and 35 educators, about 31.5 learners per educator. That makes it larger 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, 72.1% of its 229 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
72.1% of the school's 229 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 217 | 126 | 58.1% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 230 | 156 | 67.8% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 229 | 165 | 72.1% | 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 | Dinaledi |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 103 |
| Educators (2025) | 35 |
| Learners per educator | 31.5 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 54% of 125 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800035037 |
Address and location
| Street address | Clare"b", Hluvukani, Hluvukani, 1363 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 847 Hluvukani Hluvukani 1363 |
| Town | Hluvukani |
| 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 Mugena High School
Is Mugena High School a public or private school?
Mugena High School is a public high school.
Does Mugena High 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 Mugena High School's matric pass rate?
72.1% of its 229 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 58.1%, 2024 67.8%.
How many learners are at Mugena High School?
1 103 learners and 35 educators (about 31.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 54% of 125 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Mugena High School?
Its EMIS number is 800035037.
Where is Mugena High School?
Clare"b", Hluvukani, Hluvukani, 1363. It is in Hluvukani, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. Phone 013 795 0004.
Schools near Mugena High School
Nwamacingele Primary School
Hluvukani, Mpumalanga 642 m
Malwana Primary School
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Matikinya Primary School
Clare B, Hluvukani, Mpumalanga 1.1 km
Mdluli High School
Hluvukani, Mpumalanga 1.3 km
84.5% matric 2025Mahlathi Primary School
Elington, Hluvukani, Mpumalanga 2.7 km
Muchuchi Primary School
Gottenburg, Hluvukani, Mpumalanga 3.2 km
Salani Primary School
Clare A, Acornhoek, Mpumalanga 4.8 km
Sokisi High School
Clare A, Hluvukani, Mpumalanga 5.0 km
94.1% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.