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Bongumusa Secondary School

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

In Empumalanga, Bongumusa Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 79.7% pass rate.

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

Bongumusa Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Empumalanga. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

766
Learners
25
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Bongumusa Secondary 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 Bongumusa Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Bongumusa Secondary School entered 128 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 79.7% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023756282.7%
2024998686.9%
202512810279.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Bongumusa Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Business Studies, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics463576.1%
Mathematical Literacy534584.9%
Physical Sciences463371.7%
Life Sciences464495.7%
Business Studies5353100.0%
Economics534788.7%
Geography4646100.0%
English First Additional Language9999100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nkangala district

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

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bongumusa Secondary School, 1,928 compared with 766; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bongumusa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,908 learners against Bongumusa Secondary School's 766; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.6% against Bongumusa Secondary School's 79.7%.
  • Makause Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Bongumusa Secondary School, 1,875 compared with 766; is a public combined school, a different phase than Bongumusa Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Bongumusa Secondary School's 79.7%.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Bongumusa Secondary School, 1,862 compared with 766; is a public combined school, a different phase than Bongumusa Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Bongumusa Secondary School's 79.7%.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,857 learners against Bongumusa Secondary School's 766; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bongumusa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Empumalanga

Zooming into Empumalanga, here are 5 other schools to compare against Bongumusa Secondary School.

  • Hlalisanani Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,222 learners against Bongumusa Secondary School's 766; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bongumusa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Marhagi Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bongumusa Secondary School, at 1,004 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafu Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bongumusa Secondary School, at 903 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.6% against Bongumusa Secondary School's 79.7%.
  • Sifikile Primary School is a similar size to Bongumusa Secondary School, with 867 learners against 766; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bongumusa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mandlethu Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Bongumusa Secondary School, with 767 learners against 766; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 69.5% against Bongumusa Secondary School's 79.7%.
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
Stand No 1, Section A, Tweefontein, 458
Postal
Po Box 3288 Empumalanga 0458
Telephone
079 975 9731
EMIS number
800001446

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bongumusa 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 Bongumusa Secondary School directly, on 079 975 9731, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bongumusa Secondary 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 Bongumusa Secondary School the best school in Empumalanga?
On the numbers that are published, Bongumusa Secondary School's matric pass rate of 79.7% is lower than MAFU SECONDARY SCHOOL's 86.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Empumalanga besides Bongumusa Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Empumalanga, including Hlalisanani Primary School.
How big are the classes at Bongumusa Secondary School?
Bongumusa Secondary School reported 766 learners and 25 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 Bongumusa Secondary School?
Yes, Bongumusa 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 Bongumusa Secondary School's matric results like?
Bongumusa Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 79.7%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 82.7% since 2023.
Is Bongumusa Secondary School a public or private school?
Bongumusa Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bongumusa Secondary School?
You can call 079 975 9731. It is located at Stand No 1, Section A, Tweefontein, 458.
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