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Joseph Matsebula School

Public secondary school · Shongwe Mission, Shongwe Mission, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Joseph Matsebula School, a public secondary school serving Shongwe Mission. Its most recent matric class posted a 88.5% pass rate.

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Joseph Matsebula School is a public secondary school in Shongwe Mission. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

1,136
Learners
30
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, 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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231158573.9%
202414413191.0%
202513912388.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Joseph Matsebula School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics372773.0%
Mathematical Literacy10710093.5%
Physical Sciences362877.8%
Life Sciences12910480.6%
Agricultural Sciences12212098.4%
Accounting15853.3%
Business Studies151173.3%
Economics151280.0%
Geography1009696.0%
English First Additional Language144144100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

5 other schools in Ehlanzeni district, for comparison against Joseph Matsebula School.

  • Guduza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,156 learners against Joseph Matsebula School's 1,136; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.5% against Joseph Matsebula School's 88.5%.
  • Njeyeza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Joseph Matsebula School, 2,008 compared with 1,136; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.2% against Joseph Matsebula School's 88.5%.
  • Lekazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Joseph Matsebula School, 1,879 compared with 1,136; is a public primary school, a different phase than Joseph Matsebula School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,858 learners against Joseph Matsebula School's 1,136; is a public primary school, a different phase than Joseph Matsebula School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,844 learners against Joseph Matsebula School's 1,136; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.4% against Joseph Matsebula School's 88.5%.

Shongwe Mission

Zooming into Shongwe Mission, here are 5 other schools to compare against Joseph Matsebula School.

  • Njeyeza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Joseph Matsebula School, 2,008 compared with 1,136; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.2% against Joseph Matsebula School's 88.5%.
  • Sabatha Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Joseph Matsebula School, 1,649 compared with 1,136; is a public primary school, a different phase than Joseph Matsebula School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lovunywa Secondary School is a similar size to Joseph Matsebula School, with 1,346 learners against 1,136; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 72.3% against Joseph Matsebula School's 88.5%.
  • Lugebhuta Secondary School is a similar size to Joseph Matsebula School, with 1,317 learners against 1,136; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against Joseph Matsebula School's 88.5%.
  • Driekoppies Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Joseph Matsebula School, at 1,305 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Joseph Matsebula School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.2% against Joseph Matsebula School's 88.5%.
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
Stand No. 001, Driekoppies, Driekoppies, 1331
Postal
Po Box 945 Shongwe Mission Malelane 1331
Telephone
013 787 4018
EMIS number
800034157

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Joseph Matsebula 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 Joseph Matsebula School directly, on 013 787 4018, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Joseph Matsebula 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 Joseph Matsebula School the best school in Shongwe Mission?
On the numbers that are published, Joseph Matsebula School's matric pass rate of 88.5% is lower than LUGEBHUTA SECONDARY SCHOOL's 93.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Shongwe Mission besides Joseph Matsebula School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Shongwe Mission, including Njeyeza Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Joseph Matsebula School?
Joseph Matsebula School reported 1,136 learners and 30 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Joseph Matsebula School?
Yes, Joseph Matsebula 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 Joseph Matsebula School's matric results like?
Joseph Matsebula School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 88.5%, in 2025. That's up from 73.9% in 2023.
Is Joseph Matsebula School a public or private school?
Joseph Matsebula School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Joseph Matsebula School?
You can call 013 787 4018. It is located at Stand No. 001, Driekoppies, Driekoppies, 1331.
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