Wakkerstroom Combined School
Esizameleni, Wakkerstroom, Mpumalanga 2.0 km
Public high school
Uthaka Secondary School
Wakkerstroom, Mpumalanga
Uthaka Secondary School is a public high school in Wakkerstroom, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 959 learners and 29 educators, about 33.1 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 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, 83.2% of its 125 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
83.2% of the school's 125 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 94 | 75 | 79.8% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 95 | 86 | 90.5% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 125 | 104 | 83.2% | 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) | 959 |
| Educators (2025) | 29 |
| Learners per educator | 33.1 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 36% of 109 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800029926 |
| Exam centre number | 6602068 |
Address and location
| Street address | 149 van Riebeeck Street, Wakkerstroom, Wakkerstroom, 2480 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 155 Wakkerstroom Wakkertsroom 2480 |
| Town | Wakkerstroom |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Gert Sibande |
| Municipality | Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Local Municipality |
| Ward | 5 |
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 Uthaka Secondary School
Is Uthaka Secondary School a public or private school?
Uthaka Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Uthaka 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 Uthaka Secondary School's matric pass rate?
83.2% of its 125 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 79.8%, 2024 90.5%.
How many learners are at Uthaka Secondary School?
959 learners and 29 educators (about 33.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 36% of 109 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Uthaka Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 800029926. Its exam centre number is 6602068.
Where is Uthaka Secondary School?
149 van Riebeeck Street, Wakkerstroom, Wakkerstroom, 2480. It is in Wakkerstroom, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. Phone 017 730 0519.
Schools near Uthaka Secondary School
Nklangozi Primary School
Utrecht Nu, KwaZulu-Natal 5.1 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.