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Bombani Senior Secondary School

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

Bombani Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school in Thulamahashe. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 93.9%.

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

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

1,042
Learners
30
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Bombani 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 Bombani Senior Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Bombani Senior Secondary School entered 147 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 93.9% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231169581.9%
202414711678.9%
202514713893.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Bombani Senior Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 98.6%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics712839.4%
Mathematical Literacy764356.6%
Physical Sciences624369.4%
Life Sciences705781.4%
Agricultural Sciences705274.3%
Accounting231565.2%
Business Studies343191.2%
Economics754762.7%
Geography664872.7%
History614878.7%
English First Additional Language14714598.6%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

Here is how Bombani Senior Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Bohlabela district.

  • Masana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,280 learners against Bombani Senior Secondary School's 1,042; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.9% against Bombani Senior Secondary School's 93.9%).
  • Mashishing Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,972 learners against Bombani Senior Secondary School's 1,042; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96% against Bombani Senior Secondary School's 93.9%.
  • Makhosana Manzini High School teaches considerably more learners than Bombani Senior Secondary School, 1,946 compared with 1,042; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.3% against Bombani Senior Secondary School's 93.9%).
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Bombani Senior Secondary School's 1,042; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78% against Bombani Senior Secondary School's 93.9%.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,518 learners against Bombani Senior Secondary School's 1,042; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bombani Senior Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Thulamahashe

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

  • Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bombani Senior Secondary School, at 1,405 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 90.5% against Bombani Senior Secondary School's 93.9%.
  • Eric Nxumalo High School sits in roughly the same size range as Bombani Senior Secondary School, at 1,068 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.8% against Bombani Senior Secondary School's 93.9%.
  • Songeni Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bombani Senior Secondary School, at 1,032 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bombani Senior Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mpikaniso Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bombani Senior Secondary School, at 971 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bombani Senior Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Nkwenkwezi Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bombani Senior Secondary School, at 958 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bombani Senior Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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 594 Edingburgh "A", Edingburgh "A", Bushbuckridge Rural, 1365
Postal
Private Bag X 1318 Thulamahashe Thulamahashe 1365
Telephone
013 774 0116
EMIS number
800035148

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bombani 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 Bombani Senior Secondary School directly, on 013 774 0116, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bombani 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 Bombani Senior Secondary School the best school in Thulamahashe?
On the numbers that are published, Bombani Senior Secondary School's 93.9% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of MAFEMANI NXUMALO SECONDARY SCHOOL at 90.5%.
How many other schools are there in Thulamahashe besides Bombani Senior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Thulamahashe, including Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Bombani Senior Secondary School?
Bombani Senior Secondary School reported 1,042 learners and 30 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Bombani Senior Secondary School?
Yes, Bombani 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 Bombani Senior Secondary School's matric results like?
Bombani Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.9%, in 2025. That's up from 81.9% in 2023.
Is Bombani Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Bombani Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bombani Senior Secondary School?
You can call 013 774 0116. It is located at Stand No 594 Edingburgh "A", Edingburgh "A", Bushbuckridge Rural, 1365.
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