Tekwane Primary School
Kanyamzane, Kanyamazane, Mpumalanga 1.4 km
Public high school
Portia Shabangu Secondary School
Tekwane South, Mpumalanga
Portia Shabangu Secondary School is a public high school in Tekwane South, Mpumalanga, in the Ehlanzeni education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 420 learners and 34 educators, about 41.8 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Mpumalanga (859 learners). 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, 82.1% of its 134 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
82.1% of the school's 134 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 122 | 83 | 68.0% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 106 | 94 | 88.7% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 134 | 110 | 82.1% | 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 | Secondary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 420 |
| Educators (2025) | 34 |
| Learners per educator | 41.8 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 18% of 11 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800035383 |
Address and location
| Street address | Erf 507 Thekwane South, Tekwane South, Kanyamazane, 1214 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 1862 Kanyamazane 1214 |
| Town | Tekwane South |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Ehlanzeni |
| Municipality | Mbombela 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 Portia Shabangu Secondary School
Is Portia Shabangu Secondary School a public or private school?
Portia Shabangu Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Portia Shabangu 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.
What is Portia Shabangu Secondary School's matric pass rate?
82.1% of its 134 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 68.0%, 2024 88.7%.
How many learners are at Portia Shabangu Secondary School?
1 420 learners and 34 educators (about 41.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 18% of 11 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Portia Shabangu Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 800035383.
Where is Portia Shabangu Secondary School?
Erf 507 Thekwane South, Tekwane South, Kanyamazane, 1214. It is in Tekwane South, Mpumalanga, in the Ehlanzeni education district. Phone 072 565 2980.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.