Babinatau Senior Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find a full profile of Babinatau Senior Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Arconhoek, Acornhoek, Babinatau Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

176

Learners

Educators

QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Babinatau Senior Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q1. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Babinatau Senior Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Babinatau Senior Secondary School entered 24 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 79.2% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	31	26	83.9%
2024	20	19	95.0%
2025	24	19	79.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Babinatau Senior Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Physical Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	6	4	66.7%
Mathematical Literacy	14	13	92.9%
Physical Sciences	6	6	100.0%
Life Sciences	20	19	95.0%
Agricultural Sciences	20	15	75.0%
Economics	14	13	92.9%
English First Additional Language	20	20	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

Masana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,280 learners against Babinatau Senior Secondary School's 176; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Babinatau Senior Secondary School's 79.2%.
Mashishing Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,972 learners against Babinatau Senior Secondary School's 176; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96% against Babinatau Senior Secondary School's 79.2%.
Makhosana Manzini High School teaches considerably more learners than Babinatau Senior Secondary School, 1,946 compared with 176; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Babinatau Senior Secondary School's 79.2%.
Shobiyana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Babinatau Senior Secondary School's 176; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (78% against Babinatau Senior Secondary School's 79.2%).
Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,518 learners against Babinatau Senior Secondary School's 176; is a public primary school, a different phase than Babinatau Senior Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Acornhoek

Shobiyana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Babinatau Senior Secondary School's 176; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (78% against Babinatau Senior Secondary School's 79.2%).
Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,518 learners against Babinatau Senior Secondary School's 176; is a public primary school, a different phase than Babinatau Senior Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Jameyana Higher Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,320 learners against Babinatau Senior Secondary School's 176; is a public primary school, a different phase than Babinatau Senior Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Lekete High School teaches considerably more learners than Babinatau Senior Secondary School, 1,256 compared with 176; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.6% against Babinatau Senior Secondary School's 79.2%.
Phendulane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Babinatau Senior Secondary School, 1,174 compared with 176; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73% against Babinatau Senior Secondary School's 79.2%.

Admissions

How to apply

Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Dingledaleb Next To Zcc Church, Acornhoek, Bushbuckridge Rural, 1360
Postal: Private Bag X 442 Acornhoek Acornhoek 1360
Telephone: 071 687 1079
EMIS number: 800034907

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Babinatau Senior Secondary School?

Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Babinatau Senior Secondary School directly, on 071 687 1079, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Babinatau Senior Secondary School?

Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.

Is Babinatau Senior Secondary School the best school in Acornhoek?

On the numbers that are published, Babinatau Senior Secondary School's 79.2% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of SHOBIYANA SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL at 78%.

How many other schools are there in Acornhoek besides Babinatau Senior Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Acornhoek, including Shobiyana Senior Secondary School.

How big are the classes at Babinatau Senior Secondary School?

Babinatau Senior Secondary School reported 176 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.

Do you pay school fees at Babinatau Senior Secondary School?

Yes, Babinatau Senior Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.

What are Babinatau Senior Secondary School's matric results like?

Babinatau Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 79.2%, in 2025. That's down from 83.9% in 2023.

Is Babinatau Senior Secondary School a public or private school?

Babinatau Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Babinatau Senior Secondary School?

You can call 071 687 1079. It is located at Dingledaleb Next To Zcc Church, Acornhoek, Bushbuckridge Rural, 1360.