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Lusushwana Secondary School

Public secondary school · Ermelo, Dundonald, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

Lusushwana Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Ermelo, Dundonald. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 81.1%.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Lusushwana Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Ermelo, Dundonald, Lusushwana Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

399
Learners
14
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 90 matric candidates from Lusushwana Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 81.1% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023716997.2%
2024857891.8%
2025907381.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Lusushwana Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematics, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1414100.0%
Mathematical Literacy715881.7%
Physical Sciences1414100.0%
Life Sciences433581.4%
Business Studies423378.6%
Geography857284.7%
English First Additional Language858498.8%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Gert Sibande district with Lusushwana Secondary School.

  • Shapeve Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,881 learners against Lusushwana Secondary School's 399; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lusushwana Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,246 learners against Lusushwana Secondary School's 399; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.4% against Lusushwana Secondary School's 81.1%.
  • New Ermelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lusushwana Secondary School, 2,165 compared with 399; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lusushwana Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,143 learners against Lusushwana Secondary School's 399; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Lusushwana Secondary School's 81.1%.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lusushwana Secondary School, 2,087 compared with 399; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 83.9% against Lusushwana Secondary School's 81.1%.

Dundonald

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

  • Chief S W Nhlapho Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 782 learners against Lusushwana Secondary School's 399; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.9% against Lusushwana Secondary School's 81.1%.
  • Redhill Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lusushwana Secondary School, 572 compared with 399; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lusushwana Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Esithembisweni Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Lusushwana Secondary School, at 398 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lusushwana Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cabangani Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 264 learners against Lusushwana Secondary School's 399; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lusushwana Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Phumelele Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 253 learners against Lusushwana Secondary School's 399; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lusushwana Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
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
192, 193.194 Bettys Goed, Dundonald, Mpuluzi, 2335
Postal
Po Box 338 Dundonald Dundonald 2336
Telephone
082 402 2242
EMIS number
800010884

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lusushwana 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 Lusushwana Secondary School directly, on 082 402 2242, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lusushwana 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 Lusushwana Secondary School the best school in Dundonald?
On the numbers that are published, Lusushwana Secondary School's matric pass rate of 81.1% is lower than CHIEF S W NHLAPHO SECONDARY SCHOOL's 92.9%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Dundonald besides Lusushwana Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 7 other schools in and around Dundonald, including Chief S W Nhlapho Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Lusushwana Secondary School?
Lusushwana Secondary School reported 399 learners and 14 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 Lusushwana Secondary School?
Yes, Lusushwana 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 Lusushwana Secondary School's matric results like?
Lusushwana Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 81.1%, in 2025. That's down from 97.2% in 2023.
Is Lusushwana Secondary School a public or private school?
Lusushwana Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lusushwana Secondary School?
You can call 082 402 2242. It is located at 192, 193.194 Bettys Goed, Dundonald, Mpuluzi, 2335.
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