Phelwane Primary School
Tweefontein, Empumalanga, Mpumalanga 169 m
Public high school
Phambili Secondary School
Empumalanga, Kwamhlanga, Mpumalanga
Phambili Secondary School is a public high school in Empumalanga, Kwamhlanga, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 232 learners and 36 educators, about 34.2 learners per educator. That makes it larger 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, 93.7% of its 174 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
93.7% of the school's 174 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 176 | 149 | 84.7% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 137 | 131 | 95.6% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 174 | 163 | 93.7% | 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 | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 232 |
| Educators (2025) | 36 |
| Learners per educator | 34.2 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 24% of 106 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800018135 |
| Exam centre number | 6605059 |
Address and location
| Street address | 1261 Tweefontein ' E', Kwa-Mhlanga, Kwa-Mhlanga, 1022 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 342 Kwa-Mhlanga Kwa-Mhlanga 1022 |
| Suburb / area | Empumalanga |
| Town | Kwamhlanga |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Nkangala |
| Municipality | Thembisile Local Municipality |
| Ward | 14 |
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 Phambili Secondary School
Is Phambili Secondary School a public or private school?
Phambili Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Phambili 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 Phambili Secondary School's matric pass rate?
93.7% of its 174 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 84.7%, 2024 95.6%.
How many learners are at Phambili Secondary School?
1 232 learners and 36 educators (about 34.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 24% of 106 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Phambili Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 800018135. Its exam centre number is 6605059.
Where is Phambili Secondary School?
1261 Tweefontein ' E', Kwa-Mhlanga, Kwa-Mhlanga, 1022. It is in Empumalanga, Kwamhlanga, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. Phone 084 764 4592.
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