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Mabothe Secondary School

Public secondary school · Pienaarsrivier, Pienaarsrivier, Mpumalanga · Nkangala district (Unknown circuit)

In Pienaarsrivier, Mabothe Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 65.4% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Mabothe Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Mabothe Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Pienaarsrivier. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

1,073
Learners
33
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, Mabothe Secondary 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 Mabothe Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 240 learners from Mabothe Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 65.4% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202325418874.0%
202416914284.0%
202524015765.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mabothe Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Economics, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics504182.0%
Mathematical Literacy11911495.8%
Physical Sciences403177.5%
Life Sciences938288.2%
Agricultural Sciences1098578.0%
Accounting221568.2%
Business Studies483879.2%
Economics1010100.0%
Geography1199882.4%
English First Additional Language169169100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nkangala district

5 other schools in Nkangala district, for comparison against Mabothe Secondary School.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mabothe Secondary School, 1,928 compared with 1,073; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mabothe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,908 learners against Mabothe Secondary School's 1,073; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.6% against Mabothe Secondary School's 65.4%.
  • Makause Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Mabothe Secondary School, 1,875 compared with 1,073; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mabothe Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Mabothe Secondary School's 65.4%.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Mabothe Secondary School, 1,862 compared with 1,073; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mabothe Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Mabothe Secondary School's 65.4%.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,857 learners against Mabothe Secondary School's 1,073; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mabothe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Pienaarsrivier

Zooming into Pienaarsrivier, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mabothe Secondary School.

  • Pienaarsrivier Primary School is a similar size to Mabothe Secondary School, with 1,110 learners against 1,073; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mabothe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Bathopele Secondary School teaches fewer learners than Mabothe Secondary School, 682 compared with 1,073; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.5% against Mabothe Secondary School's 65.4%.
  • Rankaila Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 400 learners against Mabothe Secondary School's 1,073; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mabothe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mpoko Maloka Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 368 learners against Mabothe Secondary School's 1,073; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mabothe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Goodwin Maloka Primary School teaches fewer learners than Mabothe Secondary School, 191 compared with 1,073; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mabothe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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. 01 Phaphamang Section, Phake, Hammanskraal, 432
Postal
Po Box 1034 Phake Hammanskraal 0432
EMIS number
800028902

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mabothe Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Mabothe Secondary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the Mpumalanga education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Mabothe Secondary 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 Mabothe Secondary School the best school in Pienaarsrivier?
On the numbers that are published, Mabothe Secondary School's matric pass rate of 65.4% is lower than BATHOPELE's 89.5%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Pienaarsrivier besides Mabothe Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 5 other schools in and around Pienaarsrivier, including Pienaarsrivier.
How big are the classes at Mabothe Secondary School?
Mabothe Secondary School reported 1,073 learners and 33 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Mabothe Secondary School?
Yes, Mabothe 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 Mabothe Secondary School's matric results like?
Mabothe Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 65.4%, in 2025. That's down from 74% in 2023.
Is Mabothe Secondary School a public or private school?
Mabothe Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mabothe Secondary School?
It is located at Stand No. 01 Phaphamang Section, Phake, Hammanskraal, 432.
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