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Madiba High School

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

Madiba High School is a public secondary school in Ximhungwe. Its last matric group achieved a 90.4% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Madiba High School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Ximhungwe, Madiba High School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

427
Learners
14
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Madiba 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 Madiba High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Madiba High School entered 83 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 90.4% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023885259.1%
2024966567.7%
2025837590.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Madiba High School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Business Studies led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics24833.3%
Mathematical Literacy724765.3%
Physical Sciences241562.5%
Life Sciences731723.3%
Accounting231982.6%
Business Studies2323100.0%
Economics2323100.0%
Geography723852.8%
History503876.0%
English First Additional Language969599.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

5 other schools in Bohlabela district, for comparison against Madiba High School.

  • Masana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,280 learners against Madiba High School's 427; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Madiba High School's 90.4%.
  • Mashishing Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,972 learners against Madiba High School's 427; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96% against Madiba High School's 90.4%.
  • Makhosana Manzini High School teaches considerably more learners than Madiba High School, 1,946 compared with 427; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Madiba High School's 90.4%.
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Madiba High School's 427; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78% against Madiba High School's 90.4%.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,518 learners against Madiba High School's 427; is a public primary school, a different phase than Madiba High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Ximhungwe

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

  • Hlomani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Madiba High School, 1,198 compared with 427; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.5% against Madiba High School's 90.4%.
  • Jan Rikhotso Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 851 learners against Madiba High School's 427; is a public primary school, a different phase than Madiba High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mhlahle Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Madiba High School, 810 compared with 427; is a public primary school, a different phase than Madiba High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Bondzeni High School teaches considerably more learners than Madiba High School, 778 compared with 427; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Madiba High School's 90.4%.
  • Luka High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 768 learners against Madiba High School's 427; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88% against Madiba High School's 90.4%.
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
Standno: 224, Somersettrust, Bushbuckridge Rural, 1281
Postal
Private Bag X 7446 Ximhungwe 1281
Telephone
072 376 3933
EMIS number
800035197

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Madiba High 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 Madiba High School directly, on 072 376 3933, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Madiba High 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 Madiba High School the best school in Ximhungwe?
On the numbers that are published, Madiba High School's matric pass rate of 90.4% is lower than BONDZENI HIGH SCHOOL's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Ximhungwe besides Madiba High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Ximhungwe, including Hlomani Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Madiba High School?
Madiba High School reported 427 learners and 14 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 Madiba High School?
Yes, Madiba High 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 Madiba High School's matric results like?
Madiba High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90.4%, in 2025. That's up from 59.1% in 2023.
Is Madiba High School a public or private school?
Madiba High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Madiba High School?
You can call 072 376 3933. It is located at Standno: 224, Somersettrust, Bushbuckridge Rural, 1281.
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