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E.s. Malele Secondary School

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

E.s. Malele Secondary School is a public secondary school in Shatale. Its last matric group achieved a 79.6% pass rate.

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

Located in Shatale, E.s. Malele Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

280
Learners
11
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

E.s. Malele Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. 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 E.s. Malele Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 54 learners from E.s. Malele Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 79.6% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023312580.6%
20243239.4%
2025544379.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, E.s. Malele Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 96.9%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics3213.1%
Physical Sciences9111.1%
Life Sciences3239.4%
Agricultural Sciences9555.6%
Accounting2328.7%
Business Studies23834.8%
History321443.8%
English First Additional Language323196.9%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

Here is how E.s. Malele Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Bohlabela district.

  • Masana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,280 learners against E.s. Malele Secondary School's 280; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against E.s. Malele Secondary School's 79.6%.
  • Mashishing Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,972 learners against E.s. Malele Secondary School's 280; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96% against E.s. Malele Secondary School's 79.6%.
  • Makhosana Manzini High School teaches considerably more learners than E.s. Malele Secondary School, 1,946 compared with 280; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against E.s. Malele Secondary School's 79.6%.
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against E.s. Malele Secondary School's 280; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (78% against E.s. Malele Secondary School's 79.6%).
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,518 learners against E.s. Malele Secondary School's 280; is a public primary school, a different phase than E.s. Malele Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Shatale

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

  • Sekhukhusa Senior School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,241 learners against E.s. Malele Secondary School's 280; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against E.s. Malele Secondary School's 79.6%.
  • Boikhutso Primary-2 School is noticeably bigger, teaching 724 learners against E.s. Malele Secondary School's 280; is a public primary school, a different phase than E.s. Malele Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Mathule Primary-1 School is noticeably bigger, teaching 635 learners against E.s. Malele Secondary School's 280; is a public primary school, a different phase than E.s. Malele Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Farel Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 579 learners against E.s. Malele Secondary School's 280; is a public primary school, a different phase than E.s. Malele Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Matlalong Primary School teaches considerably more learners than E.s. Malele Secondary School, 561 compared with 280; is a public primary school, a different phase than E.s. Malele Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
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
Ga- Motibidi Trust, Bushbuckridge, Bushbuckridge, 1282
Postal
Po Box 229 Shatale Bushbuckrikdge 1282
EMIS number
800035122

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at E.s. Malele Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for E.s. Malele Secondary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the Mpumalanga education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to E.s. Malele 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 E.s. Malele Secondary School the best school in Shatale?
On the numbers that are published, E.s. Malele Secondary School's matric pass rate of 79.6% is lower than SEKHUKHUSA SENIOR SCHOOL's 93.3%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Shatale besides E.s. Malele Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Shatale, including Sekhukhusa Senior School.
How big are the classes at E.s. Malele Secondary School?
E.s. Malele Secondary School reported 280 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 E.s. Malele Secondary School?
Yes, E.s. Malele 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 E.s. Malele Secondary School's matric results like?
E.s. Malele Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 79.6%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 80.6% since 2023.
Is E.s. Malele Secondary School a public or private school?
E.s. Malele Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact E.s. Malele Secondary School?
It is located at Ga- Motibidi Trust, Bushbuckridge, Bushbuckridge, 1282.
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