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Buhlebesizwe Secondary School

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

Buhlebesizwe Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Kwamhlanga. Its last matric group achieved a 92.5% pass rate.

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

In Kwamhlanga, Buhlebesizwe Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

753
Learners
22
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 93 matric candidates from Buhlebesizwe Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 92.5% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316610261.4%
202411410491.2%
2025938692.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

District comparison

Nkangala district

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

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,928 learners against Buhlebesizwe Secondary School's 753; is a public primary school, a different phase than Buhlebesizwe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Buhlebesizwe Secondary School, 1,908 compared with 753; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.6% against Buhlebesizwe Secondary School's 92.5%.
  • Makause Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Buhlebesizwe Secondary School's 753; is a public combined school, a different phase than Buhlebesizwe Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Buhlebesizwe Secondary School's 92.5%.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,862 learners against Buhlebesizwe Secondary School's 753; is a public combined school, a different phase than Buhlebesizwe Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.3% against Buhlebesizwe Secondary School's 92.5%).
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Buhlebesizwe Secondary School, 1,857 compared with 753; is a public primary school, a different phase than Buhlebesizwe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Kwamhlanga

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

  • Dumelani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Buhlebesizwe Secondary School, 1,556 compared with 753; is a public primary school, a different phase than Buhlebesizwe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Matimba Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Buhlebesizwe Secondary School, 1,550 compared with 753; is a public primary school, a different phase than Buhlebesizwe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • King Makhosonke Ii Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,501 learners against Buhlebesizwe Secondary School's 753; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.1% against Buhlebesizwe Secondary School's 92.5%.
  • Musa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Buhlebesizwe Secondary School, 1,443 compared with 753; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Buhlebesizwe Secondary School's 92.5%.
  • Senzangakhona Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,439 learners against Buhlebesizwe Secondary School's 753; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85% against Buhlebesizwe Secondary School's 92.5%.
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
199 Vlaglaagte 2, Kwamhlanga, Kwamhlanga, 1022
Postal
Po Box 728 Kwamhlanga Kwamhlanga 1022
Telephone
082 441 2438
EMIS number
800001719

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Buhlebesizwe 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 Buhlebesizwe Secondary School directly, on 082 441 2438, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Buhlebesizwe 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 Buhlebesizwe Secondary School the best school in Kwamhlanga?
On the numbers that are published, Buhlebesizwe Secondary School's matric pass rate of 92.5% is lower than MUSA SECONDARY SCHOOL's 98%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Kwamhlanga besides Buhlebesizwe Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kwamhlanga, including Dumelani Primary School.
How big are the classes at Buhlebesizwe Secondary School?
Buhlebesizwe Secondary School reported 753 learners and 22 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Buhlebesizwe Secondary School?
Yes, Buhlebesizwe 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 Buhlebesizwe Secondary School's matric results like?
Buhlebesizwe Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.5%, in 2025. That's up from 61.4% in 2023.
Is Buhlebesizwe Secondary School a public or private school?
Buhlebesizwe Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Buhlebesizwe Secondary School?
You can call 082 441 2438. It is located at 199 Vlaglaagte 2, Kwamhlanga, Kwamhlanga, 1022.
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