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Public high school
Tlhavekisa Secondary School
Cottenburg, Acornhoek, Mpumalanga
Tlhavekisa Secondary School is a public high school in Cottenburg, Acornhoek, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 626 learners and 25 educators, about 25 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. In the 2025 matric exams, 80.9% of its 220 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
80.9% of the school's 220 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 321 | 154 | 48.0% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 305 | 184 | 60.3% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 220 | 178 | 80.9% | 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 |
| Learners (2025) | 626 |
| Educators (2025) | 25 |
| Learners per educator | 25 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 86% of 125 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800035635 |
Address and location
| Street address | Tlhavekisa, Hluvukani, 1363 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 89 Hluvukani 1363 |
| Suburb / area | Cottenburg |
| Town | Acornhoek |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Bohlabela |
| Municipality | Bushbuckridge Local Municipality |
| Ward | 34 |
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 Tlhavekisa Secondary School
Is Tlhavekisa Secondary School a public or private school?
Tlhavekisa Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Tlhavekisa 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 Tlhavekisa Secondary School's matric pass rate?
80.9% of its 220 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 48.0%, 2024 60.3%.
How many learners are at Tlhavekisa Secondary School?
626 learners and 25 educators (about 25 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 86% of 125 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Tlhavekisa Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 800035635.
Where is Tlhavekisa Secondary School?
Tlhavekisa, Hluvukani, 1363. It is in Cottenburg, Acornhoek, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. Phone 013 735 5400.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.