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Halemela Secondary School

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

Halemela Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Bushbuckridge. Its most recent matric class posted a 72.7% pass rate.

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

In Bushbuckridge, Halemela Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

133
Learners
9
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Halemela Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. 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 Halemela Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 11 matric candidates from Halemela Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 72.7% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202355100.0%
202499100.0%
202511872.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Halemela Secondary School offered results across 6 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Business Studies led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematical Literacy9777.8%
Life Sciences900.0%
Agricultural Sciences9666.7%
Business Studies55100.0%
Geography44100.0%
English First Additional Language99100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

Here is how Halemela Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Bohlabela district.

  • Masana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,280 learners against Halemela Secondary School's 133; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Halemela Secondary School's 72.7%.
  • Mashishing Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,972 learners against Halemela Secondary School's 133; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96% against Halemela Secondary School's 72.7%.
  • Makhosana Manzini High School teaches considerably more learners than Halemela Secondary School, 1,946 compared with 133; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Halemela Secondary School's 72.7%.
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Halemela Secondary School's 133; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 78% against Halemela Secondary School's 72.7%.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,518 learners against Halemela Secondary School's 133; is a public primary school, a different phase than Halemela Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Bushbuckridge

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

  • Letshele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Halemela Secondary School, 1,037 compared with 133; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 75.3% against Halemela Secondary School's 72.7%.
  • Moratiseng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 946 learners against Halemela Secondary School's 133; is a public primary school, a different phase than Halemela Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Siboyiye Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Halemela Secondary School, 899 compared with 133; is a public combined school, a different phase than Halemela Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.6% against Halemela Secondary School's 72.7%.
  • M.o. Mashego Lower Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 840 learners against Halemela Secondary School's 133; is a public primary school, a different phase than Halemela Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Marcia Mokoena Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 838 learners against Halemela Secondary School's 133; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (73.5% against Halemela Secondary School's 72.7%).
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
Mazakhele Trust Marite, Stand No 2044, Marite, 1280
Postal
Po Box 602 Bushbuckridge Marite 1280
Telephone
073 708 0891
EMIS number
800035053

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Halemela 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 Halemela Secondary School directly, on 073 708 0891, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Halemela 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 Halemela Secondary School the best school in Bushbuckridge?
On the numbers that are published, Halemela Secondary School's matric pass rate of 72.7% is lower than SIBOYIYE COMBINED SCHOOL's 88.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Bushbuckridge besides Halemela Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Bushbuckridge, including Letshele Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Halemela Secondary School?
Halemela Secondary School reported 133 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 15 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 Halemela Secondary School?
Yes, Halemela 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 Halemela Secondary School's matric results like?
Halemela Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 72.7%, in 2025. That's down from 100% in 2023.
Is Halemela Secondary School a public or private school?
Halemela Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Halemela Secondary School?
You can call 073 708 0891. It is located at Mazakhele Trust Marite, Stand No 2044, Marite, 1280.
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