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High School Lydenburg

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

Welcome to High School Lydenburg, a public secondary school serving Mashishing. Its last matric group achieved a 100% pass rate.

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High School Lydenburg is a public secondary school in Mashishing. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,170
Learners
50
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, High School Lydenburg 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 High School Lydenburg for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 178 learners from High School Lydenburg who wrote matric in 2025, 100% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023191191100.0%
2024161161100.0%
2025178178100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

High School Lydenburg reported results in 8 of these subjects. Geography had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics686697.1%
Mathematical Literacy939298.9%
Physical Sciences535196.2%
Life Sciences797493.7%
Accounting353394.3%
Business Studies555294.5%
Geography6464100.0%
English First Additional Language8282100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

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

  • Masana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Lydenburg, 2,280 compared with 1,170; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.9% against High School Lydenburg's 100%.
  • Mashishing Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Lydenburg, 1,972 compared with 1,170; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 96% against High School Lydenburg's 100%.
  • Makhosana Manzini High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,946 learners against High School Lydenburg's 1,170; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.3% against High School Lydenburg's 100%.
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Lydenburg, 1,895 compared with 1,170; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78% against High School Lydenburg's 100%.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Lydenburg, at 1,518 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Lydenburg; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Mashishing

Zooming into Mashishing, here are 5 other schools to compare against High School Lydenburg.

  • Lesodi Primary School is a similar size to High School Lydenburg, with 1,485 learners against 1,170; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Lydenburg; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Primary School Lydenburg is a similar size to High School Lydenburg, with 1,362 learners against 1,170; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Lydenburg; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Skhila Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Lydenburg, at 1,357 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Marambane Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Lydenburg, at 1,286 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Lydenburg; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Primary School Kellysville is a similar size to High School Lydenburg, with 1,128 learners against 1,170; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Lydenburg; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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
Kerkstraat , Lydenburg , Mpumalanga , 1120
Postal
Posbus 28 Lydenburg Mpumalanga 1120
Telephone
013 235 2111
Website
lydens.co.za
Email
applications@lydens.co.za
EMIS number
800005868

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Lydenburg?
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 High School Lydenburg directly, on 013 235 2111, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Lydenburg?
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 High School Lydenburg the best school in Mashishing?
High School Lydenburg's most recent matric pass rate was 100%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Mashishing besides High School Lydenburg?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mashishing, including Lesodi Primary School.
How big are the classes at High School Lydenburg?
High School Lydenburg reported 1,170 learners and 50 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 High School Lydenburg?
Yes, High School Lydenburg 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 High School Lydenburg's matric results like?
High School Lydenburg's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is High School Lydenburg a public or private school?
High School Lydenburg is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Lydenburg?
You can call 013 235 2111. It is located at Kerkstraat , Lydenburg , Mpumalanga , 1120.
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