Makgahlishe Primary School
Arconhoek, Acornhoek, Mpumalanga 287 m
Public high school
Thepang Chiloane Secondary School
Arconhoek, Acornhoek, Mpumalanga
Thepang Chiloane Secondary School is a public high school in Arconhoek, Acornhoek, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 616 learners and 21 educators, about 29.3 learners per educator. That makes it smaller 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, 85.7% of its 84 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
85.7% of the school's 84 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 105 | 79 | 75.2% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 126 | 98 | 77.8% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 84 | 72 | 85.7% | 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 | Secondary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 616 |
| Educators (2025) | 21 |
| Learners per educator | 29.3 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 73% of 125 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800034932 |
Address and location
| Street address | Buffelshoek Monamoneng, Acornhoek, Acornhoek, 1360 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 3298 Nelspruit Acornhoek 1360 |
| Suburb / area | Arconhoek |
| Town | Acornhoek |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Bohlabela |
| Municipality | Bushbuckridge 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 Thepang Chiloane Secondary School
Is Thepang Chiloane Secondary School a public or private school?
Thepang Chiloane Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Thepang Chiloane 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 1 school.
What is Thepang Chiloane Secondary School's matric pass rate?
85.7% of its 84 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 75.2%, 2024 77.8%.
How many learners are at Thepang Chiloane Secondary School?
616 learners and 21 educators (about 29.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 73% of 125 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Thepang Chiloane Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 800034932.
Where is Thepang Chiloane Secondary School?
Buffelshoek Monamoneng, Acornhoek, Acornhoek, 1360. It is in Arconhoek, Acornhoek, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. Phone 078 125 7831.
Schools near Thepang Chiloane Secondary School
Mabonwana Primary School
Arconhoek, Acornhoek, Mpumalanga 1.0 km
Letsamaile Chiloane Primary School
Buffelshoek, Acornhoek, Mpumalanga 1.7 km
Moses Mnisi High School
Arconhoek, Acornhoek, Mpumalanga 1.8 km
83.8% matric 2025Andover Primary School
Arconhoek, Acornhoek, Mpumalanga 2.5 km
Mawuvana Primary School
Arconhoek, Acornhoek, Mpumalanga 2.5 km
Phendulane Secondary School
Arconhoek, Acornhoek, Mpumalanga 2.8 km
73.0% matric 2025Tladishi High School
Arconhoek, Acornhoek, Mpumalanga 3.0 km
86.8% matric 2025Panyana School
Arconhoek, Acornhoek, Mpumalanga 3.1 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.