Public secondary school · Ximhungwe, Ximhungwe, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Hobo Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Ximhungwe, Hobo Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.
Of the 86 learners from Hobo Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 75.6% passed. Results have held steady year on year.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 33 | 25 | 75.8% |
| 2024 | 71 | 32 | 45.1% |
| 2025 | 86 | 65 | 75.6% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Hobo Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 98.6%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 14 | 3 | 21.4% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 57 | 14 | 24.6% |
| Physical Sciences | 14 | 3 | 21.4% |
| Life Sciences | 22 | 7 | 31.8% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 19 | 9 | 47.4% |
| History | 57 | 31 | 54.4% |
| English First Additional Language | 71 | 70 | 98.6% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Hobo Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q1. 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 Hobo Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.