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Babutheni Secondary School

Public secondary school · Allemansdrift B, Mbibane, Mpumalanga · Nkangala district (Unknown circuit)

In Allemansdrift B, Mbibane, Babutheni Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 72.9%.

On this page, you will find the key facts about Babutheni Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Babutheni Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Allemansdrift B, Mbibane. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

427
Learners
11
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q1 school, Babutheni Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Babutheni Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 70 learners from Babutheni Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 72.9% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023463882.6%
2024464087.0%
2025705172.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Babutheni Secondary School reported results in 6 of these subjects. Life Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics161275.0%
Mathematical Literacy302583.3%
Physical Sciences141392.9%
Life Sciences2020100.0%
Geography464087.0%
English First Additional Language4646100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nkangala district

Here is how Babutheni Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Nkangala district.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Babutheni Secondary School, 1,928 compared with 427; is a public primary school, a different phase than Babutheni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,908 learners against Babutheni Secondary School's 427; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.6% against Babutheni Secondary School's 72.9%.
  • Makause Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Babutheni Secondary School, 1,875 compared with 427; is a public combined school, a different phase than Babutheni Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Babutheni Secondary School's 72.9%.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Babutheni Secondary School, 1,862 compared with 427; is a public combined school, a different phase than Babutheni Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Babutheni Secondary School's 72.9%.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,857 learners against Babutheni Secondary School's 427; is a public primary school, a different phase than Babutheni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Mbibane

Zooming into Mbibane, here are 5 other schools to compare against Babutheni Secondary School.

  • Thembalihle Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Babutheni Secondary School, 854 compared with 427; is a public primary school, a different phase than Babutheni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Nkosabo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 682 learners against Babutheni Secondary School's 427; is a public primary school, a different phase than Babutheni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sizisizwe Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Babutheni Secondary School, 659 compared with 427; is a public primary school, a different phase than Babutheni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Emfundweni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Babutheni Secondary School, 629 compared with 427; is a public primary school, a different phase than Babutheni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Masana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Babutheni Secondary School, 609 compared with 427; is a public primary school, a different phase than Babutheni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
454 Outline Street, Allemansdrift B, Mbibane, 449
Postal
Outline Street 454 Mbibane Mbibane 0449
Telephone
073 344 0561
EMIS number
800000463
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Babutheni 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 Babutheni Secondary School directly, on 073 344 0561, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Babutheni Secondary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Babutheni Secondary School the best school in Mbibane?
Babutheni Secondary School's most recent matric pass rate was 72.9%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Mbibane besides Babutheni Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mbibane, including Thembalihle Primary School.
How big are the classes at Babutheni Secondary School?
Babutheni Secondary School reported 427 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 Babutheni Secondary School?
Yes, Babutheni 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 Babutheni Secondary School's matric results like?
Babutheni Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 72.9%, in 2025. That's down from 82.6% in 2023.
Is Babutheni Secondary School a public or private school?
Babutheni Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Babutheni Secondary School?
You can call 073 344 0561. It is located at 454 Outline Street, Allemansdrift B, Mbibane, 449.
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