Public secondary school · Ximhungwe, Ximhungwe, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Mabarhule High School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Ximhungwe, Mabarhule High School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.
Mabarhule High School entered 131 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 70.2% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 96 | 67 | 69.8% |
| 2024 | 117 | 79 | 67.5% |
| 2025 | 131 | 92 | 70.2% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Mabarhule High School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 98.3%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 32 | 8 | 25.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 85 | 59 | 69.4% |
| Physical Sciences | 32 | 8 | 25.0% |
| Life Sciences | 32 | 17 | 53.1% |
| Geography | 117 | 76 | 65.0% |
| History | 117 | 100 | 85.5% |
| English First Additional Language | 117 | 115 | 98.3% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Mabarhule High 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 Mabarhule High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.