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Ed Mashabane Secondary School

Public secondary school · Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng · Sedibeng West district (3 circuit)

Ed Mashabane Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Vanderbijlpark. Its most recent matric class posted a 89.9% pass rate.

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

In Vanderbijlpark, Ed Mashabane Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

1,150
Learners
41
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Ed Mashabane Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q1. 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 Ed Mashabane Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Ed Mashabane Secondary School entered 188 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 89.9% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202311410087.7%
202415914289.3%
202518816989.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Ed Mashabane Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics461430.4%
Mathematical Literacy11310189.4%
Physical Sciences442045.5%
Life Sciences1247056.5%
Accounting261869.2%
Business Studies352674.3%
Economics352160.0%
Geography1168472.4%
History806885.0%
English First Additional Language159159100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sedibeng West district

Here is how Ed Mashabane Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Sedibeng West district.

  • Ikokobetseng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ed Mashabane Secondary School, 1,911 compared with 1,150; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ed Mashabane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tandukwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ed Mashabane Secondary School, 1,907 compared with 1,150; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.1% against Ed Mashabane Secondary School's 89.9%.
  • Letsemeng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ed Mashabane Secondary School, 1,838 compared with 1,150; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ed Mashabane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Poelano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,767 learners against Ed Mashabane Secondary School's 1,150; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.4% against Ed Mashabane Secondary School's 89.9%.
  • Beverly Hills Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,686 learners against Ed Mashabane Secondary School's 1,150; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Ed Mashabane Secondary School's 89.9%.

Vanderbijlpark

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

  • Ikokobetseng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ed Mashabane Secondary School, 1,911 compared with 1,150; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ed Mashabane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tandukwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ed Mashabane Secondary School, 1,907 compared with 1,150; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.1% against Ed Mashabane Secondary School's 89.9%.
  • Letsemeng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ed Mashabane Secondary School, 1,838 compared with 1,150; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ed Mashabane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Poelano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,767 learners against Ed Mashabane Secondary School's 1,150; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.4% against Ed Mashabane Secondary School's 89.9%.
  • Beverly Hills Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,686 learners against Ed Mashabane Secondary School's 1,150; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Ed Mashabane Secondary School's 89.9%.
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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Ed Mashabane Secondary School for 2027

Ed Mashabane Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Gauteng Department of Education's centralised online system. Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; for the 2027 intake, applications ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. The video below explains how the process works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide covers it in full, including Schools of Specialisation assessments.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
29, Cnr Frederick & Selborne Road, Small Farm, Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark
Postal
5351 Mafatsana 1981
Telephone
016 596 5008
EMIS number
700320457

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ed Mashabane 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 Ed Mashabane Secondary School directly, on 016 596 5008, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ed Mashabane 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 Ed Mashabane Secondary School the best school in Vanderbijlpark?
On the numbers that are published, Ed Mashabane Secondary School's matric pass rate of 89.9% is lower than BEVERLY HILLS SECONDARY SCHOOL's 97.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Vanderbijlpark besides Ed Mashabane Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Vanderbijlpark, including Ikokobetseng Primary School.
How big are the classes at Ed Mashabane Secondary School?
Ed Mashabane Secondary School reported 1,150 learners and 41 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 Ed Mashabane Secondary School?
Yes, Ed Mashabane 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 Ed Mashabane Secondary School's matric results like?
Ed Mashabane Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 89.9%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 87.7% since 2023.
Is Ed Mashabane Secondary School a public or private school?
Ed Mashabane Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ed Mashabane Secondary School?
You can call 016 596 5008. It is located at 29, Cnr Frederick & Selborne Road, Small Farm, Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark.
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