Public secondary school, technical specialisation · Thulamahashe, Thulamahashe, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Eric Nxumalo High School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Eric Nxumalo High School is a public secondary school in Thulamahashe. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 133 | 73 | 54.9% |
| 2024 | 139 | 113 | 81.3% |
| 2025 | 195 | 144 | 73.8% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
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.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 145 | 47 | 32.4% |
| Physical Sciences | 117 | 39 | 33.3% |
| Life Sciences | 93 | 81 | 87.1% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 54 | 51 | 94.4% |
| Business Studies | 30 | 28 | 93.3% |
| Economics | 28 | 24 | 85.7% |
| English First Additional Language | 163 | 160 | 98.2% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.