Public secondary school · Shongwe Mission, Shongwe Mission, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Joseph Matsebula School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Joseph Matsebula School is a public secondary school in Shongwe Mission. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.
Joseph Matsebula School entered 139 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 88.5% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 115 | 85 | 73.9% |
| 2024 | 144 | 131 | 91.0% |
| 2025 | 139 | 123 | 88.5% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Joseph Matsebula School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 37 | 27 | 73.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 107 | 100 | 93.5% |
| Physical Sciences | 36 | 28 | 77.8% |
| Life Sciences | 129 | 104 | 80.6% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 122 | 120 | 98.4% |
| Accounting | 15 | 8 | 53.3% |
| Business Studies | 15 | 11 | 73.3% |
| Economics | 15 | 12 | 80.0% |
| Geography | 100 | 96 | 96.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 144 | 144 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a fee-charging quintile Q2 school, Joseph Matsebula 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 Joseph Matsebula School for its exact current amount.