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Portia Shabangu Secondary School

SecondaryPublicNSC Exams EMIS: 800035383

Tekwane South, Ehlanzeni, Mpumalanga

1,420
Learners
42:1
Learners per educator
—
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Portia Shabangu Secondary School?

Portia Shabangu Secondary School is a public secondary school in Tekwane South, within the Ehlanzeni education district of the Mpumalanga. EMIS records it as a large school with 1,420 enrolled learners and 34 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 42:1. Matric candidates write the National Senior Certificate (NSC) administered by the Department of Basic Education.

Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.

What You Should Know

Large school

This school has 1,420 enrolled learners.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Portia Shabangu Secondary School?

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 20% of similar schools

(Secondary schools in Mpumalanga)

NSC Matric Results

2023
68.0%
83/122 passed
2024
88.7%
94/106 passed
2025
82.1%
110/134 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
202368.0%
202488.7%
202582.1%
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: 82.1% This school

82.1% pass rate in 2025 — 3 UNKNOWN schools in Mpumalanga scored lower, 12 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 College70.0%
Mkhuhlu High School77.8%
Monaredira Private School82.0%
Portia Shabangu Secondary School (this school)82.1%
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

Contact

Erf 507 Thekwane South , Tekwane South, Kanyamazane, 1214
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Distance to Major Centres

Straight-line distance (actual driving may differ)

Mbombela17.8 km
Barberton35.4 km
Ermelo165.2 km
Middelburg172 km
Emalahleni196.6 km
Secunda229 km

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What other schools are near Portia Shabangu Secondary School?

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

Tekwane Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
743 learners 19 educators 39:1

Fewer learners per educator than 18% of similar schools

Kanyamazane · 1.4km away
Zb Kunene Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ5
893 learners 22 educators 41:1

Fewer learners per educator than 0% of similar schools

Kanyamazane · 2.8km away
Likhweti Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
1,295 learners 33 educators 39:1

Fewer learners per educator than 5% of similar schools

Kanyamazane · 2.9km away
Buhlebuyeta Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
589 learners 21 educators 28:1

Fewer learners per educator than 43% of similar schools

Kanyamazane · 3.3km away
Catfulani Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
307 learners 13 educators 24:1

Fewer learners per educator than 57% of similar schools

Kanyamazane · 3.5km 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 Portia Shabangu Secondary School.

Nelspruit Private College
SecondaryIndependent
202 learners 14 educators 14:1

Fewer learners per educator than 56% of similar schools

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

Fewer learners per educator than 6% of similar schools

Mbombela
Cefups Academy
SecondaryIndependent
136 learners 5 educators 27:1

Fewer learners per educator than 17% 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.