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Bingweni Secondary School

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

Bingweni Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Mbibane. Its most recent matric class posted a 95.5% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Bingweni Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Mbibane, Bingweni Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

500
Learners
16
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Bingweni Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. 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 Bingweni Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Bingweni Secondary School entered 67 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 95.5% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023735980.8%
2024615386.9%
2025676495.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Bingweni Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Accounting had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics161275.0%
Mathematical Literacy464393.5%
Physical Sciences12866.7%
Life Sciences353291.4%
Agricultural Sciences353394.3%
Accounting1111100.0%
Business Studies271970.4%
Economics272592.6%
Geography232295.7%
English First Additional Language6262100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nkangala district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Nkangala district with Bingweni Secondary School.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,928 learners against Bingweni Secondary School's 500; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bingweni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bingweni Secondary School, 1,908 compared with 500; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.6% against Bingweni Secondary School's 95.5%.
  • Makause Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Bingweni Secondary School's 500; is a public combined school, a different phase than Bingweni Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Bingweni Secondary School's 95.5%.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,862 learners against Bingweni Secondary School's 500; is a public combined school, a different phase than Bingweni Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.3% against Bingweni Secondary School's 95.5%.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bingweni Secondary School, 1,857 compared with 500; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bingweni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Mbibane

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

  • Thembalihle Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 854 learners against Bingweni Secondary School's 500; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bingweni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Nkosabo Primary School is a similar size to Bingweni Secondary School, with 682 learners against 500; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bingweni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sizisizwe Primary School is a similar size to Bingweni Secondary School, with 659 learners against 500; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bingweni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Emfundweni Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bingweni Secondary School, at 629 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bingweni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Masana Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bingweni Secondary School, at 609 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bingweni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
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 34, Leeufontein A, Leeufontein A, 449
Postal
Po Box 136 Mbibane Siyabuswa 0449
Telephone
076 528 4499
EMIS number
800001107

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bingweni 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 Bingweni Secondary School directly, on 076 528 4499, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bingweni 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 Bingweni Secondary School the best school in Mbibane?
Bingweni Secondary School's most recent matric pass rate was 95.5%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Mbibane besides Bingweni Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mbibane, including Thembalihle Primary School.
How big are the classes at Bingweni Secondary School?
Bingweni Secondary School reported 500 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Bingweni Secondary School?
Yes, Bingweni 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 Bingweni Secondary School's matric results like?
Bingweni Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.5%, in 2025. That's up from 80.8% in 2023.
Is Bingweni Secondary School a public or private school?
Bingweni Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bingweni Secondary School?
You can call 076 528 4499. It is located at Stand No 34, Leeufontein A, Leeufontein A, 449.
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