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Lowveld High School

Public secondary school, dinaledi specialisation · West Acres, Mbombela, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni district (Unknown circuit)

Lowveld High School is a public secondary school in West Acres, Mbombela. Its most recent matric class posted a 93.9% pass rate.

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Located in West Acres, Mbombela, Lowveld High School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,389
Learners
67
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Dinaledi
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Lowveld High School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Lowveld High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 229 learners from Lowveld High School who wrote matric in 2025, 93.9% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202321319692.0%
202425324496.4%
202522921593.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Lowveld High School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Accounting had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics14410270.8%
Mathematical Literacy10910798.2%
Physical Sciences999494.9%
Life Sciences11611296.6%
Accounting5656100.0%
Business Studies12812295.3%
Geography716997.2%
History645382.8%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

5 other schools in Ehlanzeni district, for comparison against Lowveld High School.

  • Guduza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lowveld High School, 2,156 compared with 1,389; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.5% against Lowveld High School's 93.9%.
  • Njeyeza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,008 learners against Lowveld High School's 1,389; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.2% against Lowveld High School's 93.9%.
  • Lekazi Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Lowveld High School, at 1,879 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lowveld High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School is a similar size to Lowveld High School, with 1,858 learners against 1,389; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lowveld High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Lowveld High School, at 1,844 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.4% against Lowveld High School's 93.9%).

Mbombela

And within Mbombela itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Valencia Combined School is a similar size to Lowveld High School, with 1,664 learners against 1,389; is a public combined school, a different phase than Lowveld High School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.6% against Lowveld High School's 93.9%.
  • Sicelalwati Primary School is a similar size to Lowveld High School, with 1,527 learners against 1,389, and is a public primary school, a different phase than Lowveld High School.
  • High School Nelspruit is a similar size to Lowveld High School, with 1,420 learners against 1,389; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Lowveld High School's 93.9%.
  • Primary School Laeveld is a similar size to Lowveld High School, with 1,410 learners against 1,389; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lowveld High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Nelspruit Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Lowveld High School, at 1,400 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lowveld High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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
18 Figtree Street, West Acres, Nelspruit, 1200
Postal
Po Box P O Box 88 West Acres Nelspruit 1206
Telephone
013 741 1041
Website
lowveldacademy.co.za
Email
hoedspruit@lowveldacademy.co.za
EMIS number
800010736

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lowveld High 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 Lowveld High School directly, on 013 741 1041, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lowveld High 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 Lowveld High School the best school in Mbombela?
On the numbers that are published, Lowveld High School's matric pass rate of 93.9% is lower than HOËRSKOOL NELSPRUIT's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Mbombela besides Lowveld High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mbombela, including Valencia Combined School.
How big are the classes at Lowveld High School?
Lowveld High School reported 1,389 learners and 67 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Lowveld High School?
Yes, Lowveld High 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 Lowveld High School's matric results like?
Lowveld High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.9%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 92% since 2023.
Is Lowveld High School a public or private school?
Lowveld High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lowveld High School?
You can call 013 741 1041. It is located at 18 Figtree Street, West Acres, Nelspruit, 1200.
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