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Eric Nxumalo High School

Public secondary school, technical specialisation · Thulamahashe, Thulamahashe, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Eric Nxumalo High School, a public secondary school serving Thulamahashe. Its most recent matric class posted a 73.8% pass rate.

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Eric Nxumalo High School is a public secondary school in Thulamahashe. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

1,068
Learners
32
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Technical
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Eric Nxumalo High 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 Eric Nxumalo High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 195 matric candidates from Eric Nxumalo High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 73.8% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231337354.9%
202413911381.3%
202519514473.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Eric Nxumalo High School reported results in 7 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 98.2% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1454732.4%
Physical Sciences1173933.3%
Life Sciences938187.1%
Agricultural Sciences545194.4%
Business Studies302893.3%
Economics282485.7%
English First Additional Language16316098.2%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

Here is how Eric Nxumalo High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Bohlabela district.

  • Masana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Eric Nxumalo High School, 2,280 compared with 1,068; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Eric Nxumalo High School's 73.8%.
  • Mashishing Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Eric Nxumalo High School, 1,972 compared with 1,068; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96% against Eric Nxumalo High School's 73.8%.
  • Makhosana Manzini High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,946 learners against Eric Nxumalo High School's 1,068; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Eric Nxumalo High School's 73.8%.
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Eric Nxumalo High School, 1,895 compared with 1,068; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 78% against Eric Nxumalo High School's 73.8%.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Eric Nxumalo High School, 1,518 compared with 1,068; is a public primary school, a different phase than Eric Nxumalo High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Thulamahashe

Zooming into Thulamahashe, here are 5 other schools to compare against Eric Nxumalo High School.

  • Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School is a similar size to Eric Nxumalo High School, with 1,405 learners against 1,068; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 90.5% against Eric Nxumalo High School's 73.8%.
  • Bombani Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Eric Nxumalo High School, with 1,042 learners against 1,068; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Eric Nxumalo High School's 73.8%.
  • Songeni Primary School is a similar size to Eric Nxumalo High School, with 1,032 learners against 1,068; is a public primary school, a different phase than Eric Nxumalo High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mpikaniso Primary School is a similar size to Eric Nxumalo High School, with 971 learners against 1,068; is a public primary school, a different phase than Eric Nxumalo High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Nkwenkwezi Primary School is a similar size to Eric Nxumalo High School, with 958 learners against 1,068; is a public primary school, a different phase than Eric Nxumalo High School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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
740 Sectionb, Thulamashashe, Bushbuckridge Rural, 1365
Postal
Private Bag X 1302 Thulamahase Thulamashashe 1365
Telephone
013 773 0245
EMIS number
800035151

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Eric Nxumalo High 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 Eric Nxumalo High School directly, on 013 773 0245, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Eric Nxumalo High 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 Eric Nxumalo High School the best school in Thulamahashe?
On the numbers that are published, Eric Nxumalo High School's matric pass rate of 73.8% is lower than BOMBANI SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL's 93.9%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Thulamahashe besides Eric Nxumalo High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Thulamahashe, including Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Eric Nxumalo High School?
Eric Nxumalo High School reported 1,068 learners and 32 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Eric Nxumalo High School?
Yes, Eric Nxumalo High 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 Eric Nxumalo High School's matric results like?
Eric Nxumalo High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 73.8%, in 2025. That's up from 54.9% in 2023.
Is Eric Nxumalo High School a public or private school?
Eric Nxumalo High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Eric Nxumalo High School?
You can call 013 773 0245. It is located at 740 Sectionb, Thulamashashe, Bushbuckridge Rural, 1365.
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