Thomas Nhlabathi Secondary School

Thomas Nhlabathi Secondary School is a public high school in Embalenhle, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school with a dinaledi specialisation. In 2025 it had 1 699 learners and 53 educators, about 32.1 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, 61.1% of its 226 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).

Matric (NSC) results

61.1% of the school's 226 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.

Year	Wrote	Passed	Pass rate	Mpumalanga
2023	185	138	74.6%	76.9%
2024	241	151	62.7%	84.8%
2025	226	138	61.1%	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	Dinaledi
Sector	Public
Quintile	4 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	1 699
Educators (2025)	53
Learners per educator	32.1 (province average 30.2)
EMIS number	800023275
Exam centre number	6609061

Address and location

Street address	Stand No. 2100, Ngwasheng Street, Embalenhle, 2285
Postal address	Po Box 42 Embalenhle Embalenhle 2285
Town	Embalenhle
Province	Mpumalanga
Education district	Gert Sibande
Municipality	Govan Mbeki Local Municipality
Ward	11

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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.