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Ben Matloshe High School

Public secondary school · Arconhoek, Acornhoek, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela district (Unknown circuit)

Ben Matloshe High School is a public secondary school in Arconhoek. Its most recent matric class posted a 98.9% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Ben Matloshe High School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Arconhoek, Ben Matloshe High School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

781
Learners
22
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Ben Matloshe High School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. 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 Ben Matloshe High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Ben Matloshe High School entered 93 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 98.9% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023926873.9%
2024838197.6%
2025939298.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Ben Matloshe High School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics9333.3%
Mathematical Literacy7474100.0%
Life Sciences611016.4%
Agricultural Sciences713143.7%
Accounting1212100.0%
Business Studies221986.4%
Economics2222100.0%
English First Additional Language8383100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Bohlabela district with Ben Matloshe High School.

  • Masana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,280 learners against Ben Matloshe High School's 781; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.9% against Ben Matloshe High School's 98.9%.
  • Mashishing Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,972 learners against Ben Matloshe High School's 781; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 96% against Ben Matloshe High School's 98.9%.
  • Makhosana Manzini High School teaches considerably more learners than Ben Matloshe High School, 1,946 compared with 781; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.3% against Ben Matloshe High School's 98.9%.
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Ben Matloshe High School's 781; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78% against Ben Matloshe High School's 98.9%.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,518 learners against Ben Matloshe High School's 781; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ben Matloshe High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Acornhoek

And within Acornhoek itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Ben Matloshe High School's 781; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78% against Ben Matloshe High School's 98.9%.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,518 learners against Ben Matloshe High School's 781; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ben Matloshe High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Jameyana Higher Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,320 learners against Ben Matloshe High School's 781; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ben Matloshe High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Lekete High School teaches considerably more learners than Ben Matloshe High School, 1,256 compared with 781; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.6% against Ben Matloshe High School's 98.9%.
  • Phendulane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ben Matloshe High School, 1,174 compared with 781; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73% against Ben Matloshe High School's 98.9%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. 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
Stand No. 01, Casteel Trust, Bushbuckridge, 1280
Postal
Private Bag X X452 Acornhoek Bushbuckridge 1360
Telephone
082 541 5552
EMIS number
800034880

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ben Matloshe High 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 Ben Matloshe High School directly, on 082 541 5552, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ben Matloshe High 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 Ben Matloshe High School the best school in Acornhoek?
On the numbers that are published, Ben Matloshe High School's 98.9% 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 Ben Matloshe High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Acornhoek, including Shobiyana Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Ben Matloshe High School?
Ben Matloshe High School reported 781 learners and 22 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Ben Matloshe High School?
Yes, Ben Matloshe High 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 Ben Matloshe High School's matric results like?
Ben Matloshe High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.9%, in 2025. That's up from 73.9% in 2023.
Is Ben Matloshe High School a public or private school?
Ben Matloshe High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ben Matloshe High School?
You can call 082 541 5552. It is located at Stand No. 01, Casteel Trust, Bushbuckridge, 1280.
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