Phaphamani Secondary School

Phaphamani Secondary School is a public high school in Delmas, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 700 learners and 49 educators, about 34.7 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, 82.2% of its 180 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).

Matric (NSC) results

82.2% of the school's 180 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.

Year	Wrote	Passed	Pass rate	Mpumalanga
2023	167	130	77.8%	76.9%
2024	147	117	79.6%	84.8%
2025	180	148	82.2%	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	1 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	1 700
Educators (2025)	49
Learners per educator	34.7 (province average 30.2)
EMIS number	800018192
Exam centre number	6610139

Address and location

Street address	3486 Mlambo Street, Delmas, 2210
Postal address	Po Box 789 Botleng Delmas 2210
Town	Delmas
Province	Mpumalanga
Education district	Nkangala
Municipality	Victor Khanye Local Municipality
Ward	5

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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.