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Public high school
Senzangakhona Secondary School
Mandlela Village, Kwamhlanga, Mpumalanga
Senzangakhona Secondary School is a public high school in Mandlela Village, Kwamhlanga, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 439 learners and 46 educators, about 31.3 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Mpumalanga (859 learners). It is a quintile 2 school, meaning it serves the second-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, 85.0% of its 220 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
85.0% of the school's 220 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 272 | 179 | 65.8% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 197 | 179 | 90.9% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 220 | 187 | 85.0% | 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 | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 439 |
| Educators (2025) | 46 |
| Learners per educator | 31.3 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 55% of 109 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800020339 |
| Exam centre number | 6605064 |
Address and location
| Street address | Stand No: 317, Kwamhlanga, Kwamhlanga, 1022 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 806 Kwamhlanga Kwamhlanga 1022 |
| Suburb / area | Mandlela Village |
| Town | Kwamhlanga |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Nkangala |
| Municipality | Thembisile Local Municipality |
| Ward | 22 |
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 Senzangakhona Secondary School
Is Senzangakhona Secondary School a public or private school?
Senzangakhona Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Senzangakhona 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 2 school.
What is Senzangakhona Secondary School's matric pass rate?
85.0% of its 220 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 65.8%, 2024 90.9%.
How many learners are at Senzangakhona Secondary School?
1 439 learners and 46 educators (about 31.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 55% of 109 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Senzangakhona Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 800020339. Its exam centre number is 6605064.
Where is Senzangakhona Secondary School?
Stand No: 317, Kwamhlanga, Kwamhlanga, 1022. It is in Mandlela Village, Kwamhlanga, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. Phone 013 947 0142.
Schools near Senzangakhona Secondary School
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Chief Luthuli Primary School
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Sihlezi Primary School
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Zenzeleni Primary School
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Mkhanyo Primary School
Kwamhlanga, Mpumalanga 1.7 km
Matimba Primary School
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Langalibalele Primary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.