Public secondary school · Thulamahashe, Thulamahashe, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela district (Unknown circuit)
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.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 103 | 61 | 59.2% |
| 2024 | 80 | 68 | 85.0% |
| 2025 | 56 | 52 | 92.9% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Machaye Senior Secondary School reported results in 6 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 33 | 10 | 30.3% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 47 | 27 | 57.4% |
| Physical Sciences | 33 | 11 | 33.3% |
| Life Sciences | 33 | 26 | 78.8% |
| History | 47 | 40 | 85.1% |
| English First Additional Language | 80 | 80 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.