James Khosa Senior Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find the key facts about James Khosa Senior Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

James Khosa Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Mkhuhlu. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

1,230

Learners

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, James Khosa Senior Secondary 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 James Khosa Senior Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

James Khosa Senior Secondary School entered 289 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 86.2% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	201	173	86.1%
2024	266	236	88.7%
2025	289	249	86.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

James Khosa Senior Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 98.9% pass rate.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	108	70	64.8%
Mathematical Literacy	162	95	58.6%
Physical Sciences	92	70	76.1%
Life Sciences	104	101	97.1%
Agricultural Sciences	79	76	96.2%
Geography	203	137	67.5%
History	171	133	77.8%
English First Additional Language	272	269	98.9%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

Masana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than James Khosa Senior Secondary School, 2,280 compared with 1,230; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against James Khosa Senior Secondary School's 86.2%.
Mashishing Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than James Khosa Senior Secondary School, 1,972 compared with 1,230; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96% against James Khosa Senior Secondary School's 86.2%.
Makhosana Manzini High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,946 learners against James Khosa Senior Secondary School's 1,230; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against James Khosa Senior Secondary School's 86.2%.
Shobiyana Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than James Khosa Senior Secondary School, 1,895 compared with 1,230; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78% against James Khosa Senior Secondary School's 86.2%.
Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as James Khosa Senior Secondary School, at 1,518 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than James Khosa Senior Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Mkhuhlu

Makhosana Manzini High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,946 learners against James Khosa Senior Secondary School's 1,230; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against James Khosa Senior Secondary School's 86.2%.
Mvuyazi Primary School is a similar size to James Khosa Senior Secondary School, with 1,501 learners against 1,230; is a public primary school, a different phase than James Khosa Senior Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
Mapaleni Higher Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as James Khosa Senior Secondary School, at 1,441 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than James Khosa Senior Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Dumisani High School sits in roughly the same size range as James Khosa Senior Secondary School, at 1,389 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.8% against James Khosa Senior Secondary School's 86.2%.
Thulani Primary School is a similar size to James Khosa Senior Secondary School, with 1,337 learners against 1,230; is a public primary school, a different phase than James Khosa Senior Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: 99 Cunningmoreatrust, Mkhuhlu, Bushbuckridge Rural, 1246
Postal: Private Bag X 3014 Hazyview Mkhuhlu 1246
Telephone: 082 819 4845
EMIS number: 800034996

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at James Khosa Senior 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 James Khosa Senior Secondary School directly, on 082 819 4845, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to James Khosa Senior Secondary 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 James Khosa Senior Secondary School the best school in Mkhuhlu?

On the numbers that are published, James Khosa Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate of 86.2% is lower than DUMISANI HIGH SCHOOL's 95.8%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Mkhuhlu besides James Khosa Senior Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mkhuhlu, including Makhosana Manzini High School.

How big are the classes at James Khosa Senior Secondary School?

James Khosa Senior Secondary School reported 1,230 learners and 33 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 James Khosa Senior Secondary School?

Yes, James Khosa Senior 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 James Khosa Senior Secondary School's matric results like?

James Khosa Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86.2%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 86.1% since 2023.

Is James Khosa Senior Secondary School a public or private school?

James Khosa Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact James Khosa Senior Secondary School?

You can call 082 819 4845. It is located at 99 Cunningmoreatrust, Mkhuhlu, Bushbuckridge Rural, 1246.