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Public high school
Thembeka Secondary School
Kanyamazane, Mpumalanga
Thembeka Secondary School is a public high school in Kanyamazane, Mpumalanga, in the Ehlanzeni education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 990 learners and 30 educators, about 33 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public high schools in Mpumalanga (859 learners). It is a quintile 5 school, meaning it serves the 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, 82.8% of its 134 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
82.8% of the school's 134 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 160 | 116 | 72.5% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 113 | 90 | 79.6% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 134 | 111 | 82.8% | 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 | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 990 |
| Educators (2025) | 30 |
| Learners per educator | 33 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 17% of 46 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800023119 |
| Exam centre number | 6608071 |
Address and location
| Street address | P/Bag X 1007, Kanyamazane, 1214 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Thembeka 1007 Kanyamazane Nelspruit 1214 |
| Town | Kanyamazane |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Ehlanzeni |
| Municipality | Mbombela Local Municipality |
| Ward | 18 |
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 Thembeka Secondary School
Is Thembeka Secondary School a public or private school?
Thembeka Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Thembeka 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 5 school.
What is Thembeka Secondary School's matric pass rate?
82.8% of its 134 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 72.5%, 2024 79.6%.
How many learners are at Thembeka Secondary School?
990 learners and 30 educators (about 33 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 17% of 46 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Thembeka Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 800023119. Its exam centre number is 6608071.
Where is Thembeka Secondary School?
P/Bag X 1007, Kanyamazane, 1214. It is in Kanyamazane, Mpumalanga, in the Ehlanzeni education district. Phone 013 794 0726.
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