History
A school’s story is carried by the people who learn, teach and serve there. At Phatfwa, that story is rooted in Kabokweni and continues through the daily work of learners, educators, families and the wider community. The school serves Grades 8 to 12 and grows through learning, respect and responsibility.
Phatfwa at a glance
The story of Phatfwa
Phatfwa Secondary School is part of the Kabokweni community in Mpumalanga. Its story is found in the everyday work of helping young people learn, build confidence and prepare for the next stage of life. From Grade 8 to Grade 12, learners are supported by educators, families and the wider community.
Our community
Learners
Families
Educators
Kabokweni
- Phatfwa serves learners from Grade 8 to Grade 12.
- Families are part of the work of supporting each learner.
- Educators guide learning across the school departments.
- The school is part of the Kabokweni community in Mpumalanga.
Learning at Phatfwa
Languages
Mathematics & Sciences
Commerce
Human & Social Sciences
- Languages support communication and confident expression.
- Mathematics and Sciences build reasoning, curiosity and problem-solving.
- Commerce introduces learners to business, finance and economic ideas.
- Human and Social Sciences help learners understand people, place and society.
The learner journey
Grade 8
The senior phase
Grade 11
Grade 12
- Learners settle into secondary school and develop strong study habits.
- Learners deepen their subject knowledge and begin to make informed choices.
- Learners strengthen their preparation for the final school year.
- Learners work towards matric and the next step in their lives.
Values in practice
Respect
Responsibility
Perseverance
Care
- We listen to one another and treat people with dignity.
- We take ownership of our learning, conduct and shared spaces.
- We keep working when a subject or task becomes difficult.
- We look out for one another and help create a safe school.
Working together
Learners
Parents and families
Educators
The wider community
- Learners bring effort, questions and ideas into the classroom.
- Families encourage attendance, study and healthy communication.
- Educators create the conditions for focused, meaningful learning.
- The school remains connected to the people it serves.
School life
Lessons
Study habits
Friendships
Participation
- Each school day gives learners time to learn and ask questions.
- Good routines help learners manage their work with confidence.
- Respectful friendships help learners feel that they belong.
- Participation helps learners contribute to the life of the school.
Preparing for the future
Knowledge
Confidence
Direction
Matric
- Subject knowledge gives learners a sound base for future choices.
- Confidence grows through practice, feedback and steady effort.
- Learners are encouraged to think about the path they want to follow.
- Grade 12 learners bring together years of preparation.
Looking ahead
Learning
Belonging
Opportunity
Service
- Phatfwa continues to place learning at the centre of school life.
- Every learner should feel seen, respected and supported.
- Education opens room for new goals and responsible choices.
- What learners gain here can strengthen their families and community.
