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Bonginsimbi Comprehensive School

Public secondary school, dinaledi specialisation · Ackerville, Witbank, Mpumalanga · Nkangala district (Unknown circuit)

In Ackerville, Witbank, Bonginsimbi Comprehensive School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 97.6% pass rate.

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

Bonginsimbi Comprehensive School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Ackerville, Witbank. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

998
Learners
36
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Dinaledi
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Bonginsimbi Comprehensive 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 Bonginsimbi Comprehensive School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 85 learners from Bonginsimbi Comprehensive School who wrote matric in 2025, 97.6% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023998282.8%
2024716287.3%
2025858397.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Bonginsimbi Comprehensive School reported results in 5 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics473880.9%
Physical Sciences473268.1%
Life Sciences423992.9%
Accounting423378.6%
English First Additional Language4242100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nkangala district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Nkangala district with Bonginsimbi Comprehensive School.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bonginsimbi Comprehensive School, 1,928 compared with 998; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bonginsimbi Comprehensive School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,908 learners against Bonginsimbi Comprehensive School's 998; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (97.6% against Bonginsimbi Comprehensive School's 97.6%).
  • Makause Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Bonginsimbi Comprehensive School, 1,875 compared with 998; is a public combined school, a different phase than Bonginsimbi Comprehensive School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Bonginsimbi Comprehensive School's 97.6%.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Bonginsimbi Comprehensive School, 1,862 compared with 998; is a public combined school, a different phase than Bonginsimbi Comprehensive School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.3% against Bonginsimbi Comprehensive School's 97.6%.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,857 learners against Bonginsimbi Comprehensive School's 998; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bonginsimbi Comprehensive School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Witbank

Zooming into Witbank, here are 5 other schools to compare against Bonginsimbi Comprehensive School.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bonginsimbi Comprehensive School, 1,928 compared with 998; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bonginsimbi Comprehensive School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Bonginsimbi Comprehensive School, 1,862 compared with 998; is a public combined school, a different phase than Bonginsimbi Comprehensive School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.3% against Bonginsimbi Comprehensive School's 97.6%.
  • Motsaosele Dm Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,637 learners against Bonginsimbi Comprehensive School's 998; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.1% against Bonginsimbi Comprehensive School's 97.6%.
  • Phillip Ndimande Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,563 learners against Bonginsimbi Comprehensive School's 998; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.6% against Bonginsimbi Comprehensive School's 97.6%).
  • Mogalitwa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bonginsimbi Comprehensive School, 1,537 compared with 998; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bonginsimbi Comprehensive School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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
4052 Thys Jonker Street, Ackerville, Emalahleni, 1039
Postal
Po Box 846 Ackerville Emalahleni 1039
Telephone
013 699 1191
EMIS number
800001412
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bonginsimbi Comprehensive 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 Bonginsimbi Comprehensive School directly, on 013 699 1191, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bonginsimbi Comprehensive 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 Bonginsimbi Comprehensive School the best school in Witbank?
On the numbers that are published, Bonginsimbi Comprehensive School's matric pass rate of 97.6% is lower than PHILLIP NDIMANDE SECONDARY SCHOOL's 98.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Witbank besides Bonginsimbi Comprehensive School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Witbank, including Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary.
How big are the classes at Bonginsimbi Comprehensive School?
Bonginsimbi Comprehensive School reported 998 learners and 36 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Bonginsimbi Comprehensive School?
Yes, Bonginsimbi Comprehensive 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 Bonginsimbi Comprehensive School's matric results like?
Bonginsimbi Comprehensive School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.6%, in 2025. That's up from 82.8% in 2023.
Is Bonginsimbi Comprehensive School a public or private school?
Bonginsimbi Comprehensive School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bonginsimbi Comprehensive School?
You can call 013 699 1191. It is located at 4052 Thys Jonker Street, Ackerville, Emalahleni, 1039.
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