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Sofunda Secondary School

SecondaryPublicNSC Exams Dinaledi Schools EMIS: 800021923

A government-designated Dinaledi school with a focus on mathematics and physical science.

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Mhluzi, Nkangala, Mpumalanga

595
Learners
30:1
Learners per educator
Q5
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Sofunda Secondary School?

Sofunda Secondary School is a public secondary school in Mhluzi, within the Nkangala education district of the Mpumalanga. EMIS records it as a medium-sized school with 595 enrolled learners and 20 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1. It is classified as Quintile 5 — a government classification based on the surrounding community's socioeconomic profile, not a measure of school quality. Fees are set by the School Governing Body, and families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption. Matric candidates write the National Senior Certificate (NSC) administered by the Department of Basic Education.

Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.

What You Should Know

Fee-charging school

As a Quintile 5 public school, fees are set by the School Governing Body. Families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Sofunda 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 31% of similar schools

(Q5 Secondary schools in Mpumalanga)

NSC Matric Results

2023
54.2%
39/72 passed
2024
50.0%
34/68 passed
2025
61.3%
38/62 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
202354.2%
202450.0%
202561.3%
Pass rate distribution — Q5 schools in Mpumalanga (2025)55% 60% 65% 70% 75% 80% 85% 90% 95% 100% Typical similar school: 94% Sofunda Secondary School: 61.3%Zb Kunene Secondary School: 64.9%Bonginhlanhla Secondary School: 68.6%Khaliphani Secondary School: 69.0%Sitintile Secondary School: 75.0%Takheni Secondary School: 78.1%Khayalami Secondary School: 78.4%Kwamhlanga Secondary School: 80.3%Thembeka Secondary School: 82.8%Sibongamandla Secondary School: 84.2%Kusasalethu Secondary School: 86.4%Hoërskool Sybrand Van Niekerk: 87.7%Hoërskool Kriel: 87.9%Hoërskool Barberton: 89.1%Witbank High School: 90.4%Tshwenyane Combined School: 91.1%Somkhahlekwa Secondary School: 91.9%Hoërskool Evander: 92.1%Zacheus Malaza Secondary School: 92.5%Highveld Park High School: 92.7%Bantfwabethu Secondary School: 93.3%Lowveld High School: 93.9%Vezilwazi Secondary School: 94.1%Hoërskool Volksrust: 95.2%Ekwazini Secondary School: 95.3%Zikhetheleni Secondary School: 95.5%Extension K Secondary School: 96.0%Hoërskool Bergvlam: 96.2%Lindile Secondary School: 96.2%Steelcrest High School: 96.7%Hoërskool Standerton: 97.1%Hoërskool Generaal Hertzog: 97.3%Hoërskool Ermelo: 98.7%Hoërskool Rob Ferreira: 98.9%Hts Middelburg: 99.1%Hoërskool Kanonkop: 99.1%Hoërskool Secunda: 99.5%Hoërskool Lydenburg: 100.0%Hoërskool Nelspruit: 100.0%Hts Ligbron: 100.0%Highveld Secondary School: 100.0%Hoërskool Hoogenhout: 100.0%Hts Witbank: 100.0%Hoërskool Middelburg: 100.0%Hoërskool Patriot: 100.0%This school: 61.3% This school

61.3% pass rate in 2025 — 0 Q5 schools in Mpumalanga scored lower, 44 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 Q5 schools in Mpumalanga in 2025
SchoolPass rate
Sofunda Secondary School (this school)61.3%
Zb Kunene Secondary School64.9%
Bonginhlanhla Secondary School68.6%
Khaliphani Secondary School69.0%
Sitintile Secondary School75.0%
Takheni Secondary School78.1%
Khayalami Secondary School78.4%
Kwamhlanga Secondary School80.3%
Thembeka Secondary School82.8%
Sibongamandla Secondary School84.2%
Kusasalethu Secondary School86.4%
Hoërskool Sybrand Van Niekerk87.7%
Hoërskool Kriel87.9%
Hoërskool Barberton89.1%
Witbank High School90.4%
Tshwenyane Combined School91.1%
Somkhahlekwa Secondary School91.9%
Hoërskool Evander92.1%
Zacheus Malaza Secondary School92.5%
Highveld Park High School92.7%
Bantfwabethu Secondary School93.3%
Lowveld High School93.9%
Vezilwazi Secondary School94.1%
Hoërskool Volksrust95.2%
Ekwazini Secondary School95.3%
Zikhetheleni Secondary School95.5%
Extension K Secondary School96.0%
Hoërskool Bergvlam96.2%
Lindile Secondary School96.2%
Steelcrest High School96.7%
Hoërskool Standerton97.1%
Hoërskool Generaal Hertzog97.3%
Hoërskool Ermelo98.7%
Hoërskool Rob Ferreira98.9%
Hts Middelburg99.1%
Hoërskool Kanonkop99.1%
Hoërskool Secunda99.5%
Hoërskool Lydenburg100.0%
Hoërskool Nelspruit100.0%
Hts Ligbron100.0%
Highveld Secondary School100.0%
Hoërskool Hoogenhout100.0%
Hts Witbank100.0%
Hoërskool Middelburg100.0%
Hoërskool Patriot100.0%

Source: DBE NSC School Performance Report 2025. Methodology

Contact

5531 Zandile Street, Mhluzi, Middelburg, 1050
0132411123
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Distance to Major Centres

Straight-line distance (actual driving may differ)

Middelburg3.7 km
Emalahleni22.8 km
Secunda87.8 km
Ermelo102 km
Standerton132.4 km
Mbombela157.9 km

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What other schools are near Sofunda Secondary School?

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

Mvuzo Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
1,357 learners 38 educators 36:1

Fewer learners per educator than 48% of similar schools

Middelburg · 0.5km away
Mthombeni Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
1,335 learners 41 educators 33:1

Fewer learners per educator than 69% of similar schools

Mhluzi · 0.5km away
Zikuphule Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
1,397 learners 40 educators 35:1

Fewer learners per educator than 18% of similar schools

Mhluzi · 0.9km away
Elusindisweni Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
685 learners 20 educators 34:1

Fewer learners per educator than 58% of similar schools

Middelburg · 1km away
Sozama Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ4
942 learners 29 educators 33:1

Fewer learners per educator than 50% of similar schools

Mhluzi · 1km away

Schools serving similar communities

Other secondary schools in Mpumalanga with Quintile 5.

Peer group defined as same quintile + phase + province. These schools face similar resource constraints to Sofunda Secondary School.

Ekwazini Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ5
1,410 learners 41 educators 34:1

Fewer learners per educator than 9% of similar schools

Middelburg
Tshwenyane Combined School
SecondaryPublicQ5
1,228 learners 44 educators 28:1

Fewer learners per educator than 36% of similar schools

Mhluzi
Hoërskool Middelburg
SecondaryPublicQ5
1,367 learners 69 educators 20:1

Fewer learners per educator than 62% of similar schools

Middelburg

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.