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Public high school
Phumelela Secondary School
Middelburg, Mpumalanga
Phumelela Secondary School is a public high school in Middelburg, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school with a agricultural specialisation. In 2025 it had 1 529 learners and 42 educators, about 36.4 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Mpumalanga (859 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-wealthiest 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, 96.7% of its 241 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
96.7% of the school's 241 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 168 | 155 | 92.3% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 140 | 130 | 92.9% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 241 | 233 | 96.7% | 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 | Agricultural |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 529 |
| Educators (2025) | 42 |
| Learners per educator | 36.4 (province average 30.2) |
| EMIS number | 800007385 |
| Exam centre number | 6610034 |
Address and location
| Street address | 8760 Ext 24, Nasaret, Middelburg, 1050 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 3023 Middelburg 1050 |
| Town | Middelburg |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Nkangala |
| Municipality | Steve Tshwete Local Municipality |
| Ward | 17 |
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.
Schools near Phumelela Secondary School
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.