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Machaye Senior Secondary School

Public secondary school · Thulamahashe, Thulamahashe, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela district (Unknown circuit)

In Thulamahashe, Machaye Senior Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 92.9%.

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

Machaye Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Thulamahashe. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

306
Learners
10
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q1 school, Machaye Senior 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 Machaye Senior Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Machaye Senior Secondary School entered 56 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 92.9% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231036159.2%
2024806885.0%
2025565292.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Machaye Senior Secondary School reported results in 6 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics331030.3%
Mathematical Literacy472757.4%
Physical Sciences331133.3%
Life Sciences332678.8%
History474085.1%
English First Additional Language8080100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Bohlabela district with Machaye Senior Secondary School.

  • Masana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Machaye Senior Secondary School, 2,280 compared with 306; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.9% against Machaye Senior Secondary School's 92.9%).
  • Mashishing Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Machaye Senior Secondary School, 1,972 compared with 306; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96% against Machaye Senior Secondary School's 92.9%.
  • Makhosana Manzini High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,946 learners against Machaye Senior Secondary School's 306; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.3% against Machaye Senior Secondary School's 92.9%).
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Machaye Senior Secondary School, 1,895 compared with 306; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78% against Machaye Senior Secondary School's 92.9%.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Machaye Senior Secondary School, 1,518 compared with 306; is a public primary school, a different phase than Machaye Senior Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Thulamahashe

Zooming into Thulamahashe, here are 5 other schools to compare against Machaye Senior Secondary School.

  • Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Machaye Senior Secondary School, 1,405 compared with 306; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 90.5% against Machaye Senior Secondary School's 92.9%.
  • Eric Nxumalo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,068 learners against Machaye Senior Secondary School's 306; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.8% against Machaye Senior Secondary School's 92.9%.
  • Bombani Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Machaye Senior Secondary School, 1,042 compared with 306; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.9% against Machaye Senior Secondary School's 92.9%).
  • Songeni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,032 learners against Machaye Senior Secondary School's 306; is a public primary school, a different phase than Machaye Senior Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mpikaniso Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 971 learners against Machaye Senior Secondary School's 306; is a public primary school, a different phase than Machaye Senior Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
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 B55, Newington Trust, Ximhungwe, 1281
Postal
Private Bag X 7431 Ximhiungwe Ximhungwe 1281
Telephone
013 007 0261
EMIS number
800034832

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Machaye Senior 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 Machaye Senior Secondary School directly, on 013 007 0261, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Machaye Senior 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 Machaye Senior Secondary School the best school in Thulamahashe?
On the numbers that are published, Machaye Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate of 92.9% is lower than BOMBANI SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL's 93.9%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Thulamahashe besides Machaye Senior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Thulamahashe, including Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Machaye Senior Secondary School?
Machaye Senior Secondary School reported 306 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Machaye Senior Secondary School?
Yes, Machaye Senior 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 Machaye Senior Secondary School's matric results like?
Machaye Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.9%, in 2025. That's up from 59.2% in 2023.
Is Machaye Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Machaye Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Machaye Senior Secondary School?
You can call 013 007 0261. It is located at Stand No B55, Newington Trust, Ximhungwe, 1281.
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