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Lomahasha Secondary School

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

Lomahasha Secondary School is a public secondary school in Masibekela. Its most recent matric class posted a 95.3% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Lomahasha Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Masibekela, Lomahasha Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

382
Learners
13
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Lomahasha 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 Lomahasha Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Lomahasha Secondary School entered 85 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 95.3% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231135952.2%
2024838096.4%
2025858195.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Lomahasha Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Agricultural Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics322062.5%
Mathematical Literacy514282.4%
Physical Sciences222090.9%
Life Sciences838096.4%
Agricultural Sciences6161100.0%
Geography838197.6%
English First Additional Language8383100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ehlanzeni district with Lomahasha Secondary School.

  • Guduza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lomahasha Secondary School, 2,156 compared with 382; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.5% against Lomahasha Secondary School's 95.3%.
  • Njeyeza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,008 learners against Lomahasha Secondary School's 382; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.2% against Lomahasha Secondary School's 95.3%.
  • Lekazi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,879 learners against Lomahasha Secondary School's 382; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lomahasha Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lomahasha Secondary School, 1,858 compared with 382; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lomahasha Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lomahasha Secondary School, 1,844 compared with 382; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.4% against Lomahasha Secondary School's 95.3%).

Masibekela

And within Masibekela itself, 3 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Gogomhlanga Primary School is a similar size to Lomahasha Secondary School, with 476 learners against 382; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lomahasha Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Masibekela Primary School is a similar size to Lomahasha Secondary School, with 386 learners against 382; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lomahasha Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Eureka English Medium Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Lomahasha Secondary School, at 330 learners, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
355 D, , Masibekela, 1342
Postal
Po Box 692 Masibekela 1342
Telephone
013 782 4650
EMIS number
800003038

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lomahasha 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 Lomahasha Secondary School directly, on 013 782 4650, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lomahasha Secondary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Lomahasha Secondary School the best school in Masibekela?
Lomahasha Secondary School's most recent matric pass rate was 95.3%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Masibekela besides Lomahasha Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 3 other schools in and around Masibekela, including Gogomhlanga Primary School.
How big are the classes at Lomahasha Secondary School?
Lomahasha Secondary School reported 382 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Lomahasha Secondary School?
Yes, Lomahasha 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 Lomahasha Secondary School's matric results like?
Lomahasha Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.3%, in 2025. That's up from 52.2% in 2023.
Is Lomahasha Secondary School a public or private school?
Lomahasha Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lomahasha Secondary School?
You can call 013 782 4650. It is located at 355 D, , Masibekela, 1342.
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