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Mathews Phosa College

SecondaryIndependentNSC Exams EMIS: 800004366

Schoemanskloof, Ehlanzeni, Mpumalanga

105
Learners
7:1
Learners per educator
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Mathews Phosa College?

Mathews Phosa College is an independent secondary school in Schoemanskloof, within the Ehlanzeni education district of the Mpumalanga. EMIS records it as a small school with 105 enrolled learners and 15 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 7:1. Matric candidates write the National Senior Certificate (NSC) administered by the Department of Basic Education.

Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.

What You Should Know

Independent school

Privately-run with its own fee structure, curriculum flexibility, and admission policies. Registered with the Department of Education.

Small school

This school has 105 enrolled learners.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Mathews Phosa College?

How many learners there are per educator, compared to schools in the same quintile and phase. The educator count includes teachers, heads of department, and principals — so real class sizes are usually larger than this number suggests.

Fewer learners per educator than 89% of similar schools

(Independent Secondary schools in Mpumalanga)

NSC Matric Results

2023
97.6%
40/41 passed
2024
91.3%
42/46 passed
2025
70.0%
28/40 passed

Each year reflects a different cohort. Year-on-year change does not necessarily indicate improvement or decline.

Pass rate by year (NSC)
YearPass rate
202397.6%
202491.3%
202570.0%
Pass rate distribution — UNKNOWN schools in Mpumalanga (2025)65% 70% 75% 80% 85% 90% 95% 100% Typical similar school: 96% Mathews Phosa College: 70.0%Mkhuhlu High School: 77.8%Monaredira Private School: 82.0%Portia Shabangu Secondary School: 82.1%St George Comprehensive School: 93.7%Acornhoek Academy School: 94.0%Nelspruit Private College: 94.9%Acek Academy Secondary School: 95.3%Edgeview Academy School: 97.1%Hoedspruit Independent College: 97.2%Hazyview Private College: 97.5%Royal High School: 98.3%Langa Secondary School: 100.0%The Oasis College: 100.0%Umlalati Learning Centre: 100.0%Netherland Park Secondary School: 100.0%This school: 70.0% This school

70.0% pass rate in 2025 — 0 UNKNOWN schools in Mpumalanga scored lower, 15 scored higher.

Each dot is one school. The dashed amber line shows where the typical similar school sits — half score above, half below. Pass rates each year reflect a different group of students.

Pass rate distribution for UNKNOWN schools in Mpumalanga in 2025
SchoolPass rate
Mathews Phosa College (this school)70.0%
Mkhuhlu High School77.8%
Monaredira Private School82.0%
Portia Shabangu Secondary School82.1%
St George Comprehensive School93.7%
Acornhoek Academy School94.0%
Nelspruit Private College94.9%
Acek Academy Secondary School95.3%
Edgeview Academy School97.1%
Hoedspruit Independent College97.2%
Hazyview Private College97.5%
Royal High School98.3%
Langa Secondary School100.0%
The Oasis College100.0%
Umlalati Learning Centre100.0%
Netherland Park Secondary School100.0%

Source: DBE NSC School Performance Report 2025. Methodology

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Schoemanskloof, , Nelspruit, 1200
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Distance to Major Centres

Straight-line distance (actual driving may differ)

Mbombela38.1 km
Barberton64.2 km
Middelburg123.5 km
Ermelo143.7 km
Emalahleni148.7 km
Secunda192.5 km

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What other schools are near Mathews Phosa College?

Other schools within a few kilometres. Proximity does not imply similarity — these schools may serve different phases, quintiles, or communities.

Entabamhlophe Combined School
CombinedPublicQ4
699 learners 17 educators 41:1

Fewer learners per educator than 3% of similar schools

Elandshoek · 17.3km away
Laerskool Clivia
PrimaryPublicQ5
269 learners 19 educators 14:1

Fewer learners per educator than 96% of similar schools

Ngodwana · 23km away
Gekombineerde Skool Klipspruit
CombinedPublicQ1
1,014 learners 30 educators 34:1

Fewer learners per educator than 36% of similar schools

Mashishing · 23.8km away
Sijabulile Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
194 learners 7 educators 28:1

Fewer learners per educator than 82% of similar schools

Mbombela · 29km away
Lydenburg Christian Private School
CombinedIndependent
73 learners 11 educators 7:1

Fewer learners per educator than 87% of similar schools

Mashishing · 32.8km away

Schools serving similar communities

Other secondary schools in Mpumalanga (independent).

Peer group defined as same quintile + phase + province. These schools face similar resource constraints to Mathews Phosa College.

Cefups Academy
SecondaryIndependent
136 learners 5 educators 27:1

Fewer learners per educator than 17% of similar schools

Mbombela
Edgeview Academy School
SecondaryIndependent
478 learners 16 educators 30:1

Fewer learners per educator than 6% of similar schools

Mbombela
Nelspruit Private College
SecondaryIndependent
202 learners 14 educators 14:1

Fewer learners per educator than 56% of similar schools

Mbombela

Frequently Asked Questions

School data: DBE EMIS Q3 2025. Matric results: NSC School Performance Report 2025. Infrastructure: NEIMS/EFMS 2021 (historical). Peer comparisons are based on schools within the same quintile, phase, and province. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators — actual class sizes may differ. Learn about our methodology

Some data fields may not be available for all schools. Missing data is shown as '—' or 'Not available'. Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.