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Witbank High School

SecondaryPublicNSC Exams Dinaledi Schools EMIS: 800025478

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

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Emalahleni, Nkangala, Mpumalanga

1,745
Learners
25:1
Learners per educator
Q5
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Witbank High School?

Witbank High School is a public secondary school in Emalahleni, within the Nkangala education district of the Mpumalanga. EMIS records it as a very large school with 1,745 enrolled learners and 70 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 25:1. 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.

Large school

This school has 1,745 enrolled learners.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Witbank High 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 47% of similar schools

(Q5 Secondary schools in Mpumalanga)

NSC Matric Results

2023
97.0%
194/200 passed
2024
91.6%
229/250 passed
2025
90.4%
207/229 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
202397.0%
202491.6%
202590.4%
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: 90.4% This school

90.4% pass rate in 2025 — 14 Q5 schools in Mpumalanga scored lower, 30 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 School61.3%
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 School (this school)90.4%
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

C/O Beatty & Woltemade, Ext 5, Witbank, 1035
DBE EMIS Q3 2025 Report a correction

Distance to Major Centres

Straight-line distance (actual driving may differ)

Emalahleni1.4 km
Middelburg26.3 km
Secunda70.8 km
Ermelo104.4 km
Standerton117.7 km
Mbombela180.3 km

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What other schools are near Witbank High School?

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

Laerskool Taalfees
PrimaryPublicQ5
1,316 learners 66 educators 20:1

Fewer learners per educator than 78% of similar schools

Emalahleni · 0.2km away
Wh De Klerk Skool
Special NeedsPublic
701 learners 59 educators 12:1

Fewer learners per educator than 17% of similar schools

Nkangala · 0.2km away
Robert Carruthers Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
1,203 learners 52 educators 23:1

Fewer learners per educator than 62% of similar schools

Emalahleni · 0.4km away
Laerskool Kragbron
PrimaryPublicQ5
1,279 learners 55 educators 23:1

Fewer learners per educator than 59% of similar schools

Emalahleni · 1.4km away
Hts Witbank
SecondaryPublicQ5
1,352 learners 67 educators 20:1

Fewer learners per educator than 60% of similar schools

Emalahleni · 1.6km 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 Witbank High School.

Hts Witbank
SecondaryPublicQ5
1,352 learners 67 educators 20:1

Fewer learners per educator than 60% of similar schools

Emalahleni
Hoërskool Generaal Hertzog
SecondaryPublicQ5
1,478 learners 63 educators 24:1

Fewer learners per educator than 51% of similar schools

Emalahleni
Hoërskool Patriot
SecondaryPublicQ5
998 learners 51 educators 20:1

Fewer learners per educator than 64% of similar schools

Witbank

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.