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Bondzeni High School

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

Bondzeni High School is a public secondary school based in Ximhungwe. Its last matric group achieved a 100% pass rate.

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

In Ximhungwe, Bondzeni High School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

778
Learners
24
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Bondzeni 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 Bondzeni High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 99 matric candidates from Bondzeni High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202310510499.0%
2024888798.9%
20259999100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Bondzeni High School offered results across 6 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics292689.7%
Mathematical Literacy595898.3%
Physical Sciences292689.7%
Life Sciences292689.7%
Geography888697.7%
English First Additional Language8888100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

5 other schools in Bohlabela district, for comparison against Bondzeni High School.

  • Masana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,280 learners against Bondzeni High School's 778; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.9% against Bondzeni High School's 100%.
  • Mashishing Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,972 learners against Bondzeni High School's 778; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 96% against Bondzeni High School's 100%.
  • Makhosana Manzini High School teaches considerably more learners than Bondzeni High School, 1,946 compared with 778; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.3% against Bondzeni High School's 100%.
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Bondzeni High School's 778; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78% against Bondzeni High School's 100%.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,518 learners against Bondzeni High School's 778; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bondzeni High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Ximhungwe

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

  • Hlomani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bondzeni High School, 1,198 compared with 778; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.5% against Bondzeni High School's 100%.
  • Jan Rikhotso Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bondzeni High School, at 851 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bondzeni High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mhlahle Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bondzeni High School, at 810 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bondzeni High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Luka High School sits in roughly the same size range as Bondzeni High School, at 768 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88% against Bondzeni High School's 100%.
  • Madlala High School is a similar size to Bondzeni High School, with 762 learners against 778; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 62.4% against Bondzeni High School's 100%.
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
B19 Kildare Trust, , Bushbuckridge Rural, 1281
Postal
Po Box 490 Ximhungwe 1281
Telephone
079 495 5207
EMIS number
800035180

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bondzeni 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 Bondzeni High School directly, on 079 495 5207, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bondzeni 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 Bondzeni High School the best school in Ximhungwe?
On the numbers that are published, Bondzeni High School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of LUKA HIGH SCHOOL at 88%.
How many other schools are there in Ximhungwe besides Bondzeni High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Ximhungwe, including Hlomani Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Bondzeni High School?
Bondzeni High School reported 778 learners and 24 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Bondzeni High School?
Yes, Bondzeni 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 Bondzeni High School's matric results like?
Bondzeni High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 99% since 2023.
Is Bondzeni High School a public or private school?
Bondzeni High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bondzeni High School?
You can call 079 495 5207. It is located at B19 Kildare Trust, , Bushbuckridge Rural, 1281.
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