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Frank Maghinyana High School

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

Welcome to Frank Maghinyana High School, a public secondary school serving Thulamahashe. Its last matric group achieved a 89.3% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Frank Maghinyana High School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Frank Maghinyana High School is a public secondary school in Thulamahashe. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

735
Learners
26
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q2 school, Frank Maghinyana 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 Frank Maghinyana High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 140 learners from Frank Maghinyana High School who wrote matric in 2025, 89.3% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202318813973.9%
202420115778.1%
202514012589.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Frank Maghinyana High School reported results in 7 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics20110652.7%
Physical Sciences20110954.2%
Life Sciences20015477.0%
Agricultural Sciences12710885.0%
Geography746790.5%
History20119295.5%
English First Additional Language201201100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

Here is how Frank Maghinyana High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Bohlabela district.

  • Masana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Frank Maghinyana High School, 2,280 compared with 735; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Frank Maghinyana High School's 89.3%.
  • Mashishing Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Frank Maghinyana High School, 1,972 compared with 735; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96% against Frank Maghinyana High School's 89.3%.
  • Makhosana Manzini High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,946 learners against Frank Maghinyana High School's 735; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Frank Maghinyana High School's 89.3%.
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Frank Maghinyana High School, 1,895 compared with 735; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78% against Frank Maghinyana High School's 89.3%.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Frank Maghinyana High School, 1,518 compared with 735; is a public primary school, a different phase than Frank Maghinyana High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Thulamahashe

Zooming into Thulamahashe, here are 5 other schools to compare against Frank Maghinyana High School.

  • Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Frank Maghinyana High School, 1,405 compared with 735; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (90.5% against Frank Maghinyana High School's 89.3%).
  • Eric Nxumalo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,068 learners against Frank Maghinyana High School's 735; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.8% against Frank Maghinyana High School's 89.3%.
  • Bombani Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Frank Maghinyana High School, 1,042 compared with 735; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Frank Maghinyana High School's 89.3%.
  • Songeni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,032 learners against Frank Maghinyana High School's 735; is a public primary school, a different phase than Frank Maghinyana High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mpikaniso Primary School is a similar size to Frank Maghinyana High School, with 971 learners against 735; is a public primary school, a different phase than Frank Maghinyana High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
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
Private Bag 1353, Thulamahashe, Bushbuckridge, 1365
Postal
Private Bag X 1353 Thulamahashe Bushbuckridge 1365
Telephone
99
EMIS number
800035023

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Frank Maghinyana 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 Frank Maghinyana High School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Frank Maghinyana 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 Frank Maghinyana High School the best school in Thulamahashe?
On the numbers that are published, Frank Maghinyana High School's matric pass rate of 89.3% 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 Frank Maghinyana High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Thulamahashe, including Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Frank Maghinyana High School?
Frank Maghinyana High School reported 735 learners and 26 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 Frank Maghinyana High School?
Yes, Frank Maghinyana 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 Frank Maghinyana High School's matric results like?
Frank Maghinyana High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 89.3%, in 2025. That's up from 73.9% in 2023.
Is Frank Maghinyana High School a public or private school?
Frank Maghinyana High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Frank Maghinyana High School?
You can call 99. It is located at Private Bag 1353, Thulamahashe, Bushbuckridge, 1365.
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