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Madizi Secondary School

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

Welcome to Madizi Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Arconhoek, Acornhoek. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 92.5%.

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Madizi Secondary School is a public secondary school in Arconhoek, Acornhoek. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

863
Learners
24
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, Madizi 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 Madizi Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Madizi Secondary School entered 174 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 92.5% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202311410390.4%
202415314796.1%
202517416192.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Madizi Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics342882.4%
Mathematical Literacy12111595.0%
Physical Sciences302480.0%
Life Sciences756384.0%
Agricultural Sciences393589.7%
Geography995555.6%
History11910689.1%
English First Additional Language157157100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

Here is how Madizi Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Bohlabela district.

  • Masana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Madizi Secondary School, 2,280 compared with 863; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.9% against Madizi Secondary School's 92.5%).
  • Mashishing Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Madizi Secondary School, 1,972 compared with 863; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96% against Madizi Secondary School's 92.5%.
  • Makhosana Manzini High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,946 learners against Madizi Secondary School's 863; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.3% against Madizi Secondary School's 92.5%).
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Madizi Secondary School, 1,895 compared with 863; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78% against Madizi Secondary School's 92.5%.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Madizi Secondary School, 1,518 compared with 863; is a public primary school, a different phase than Madizi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Acornhoek

Zooming into Acornhoek, here are 5 other schools to compare against Madizi Secondary School.

  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Madizi Secondary School, 1,895 compared with 863; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78% against Madizi Secondary School's 92.5%.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Madizi Secondary School, 1,518 compared with 863; is a public primary school, a different phase than Madizi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Jameyana Higher Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Madizi Secondary School, 1,320 compared with 863; is a public primary school, a different phase than Madizi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Lekete High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,256 learners against Madizi Secondary School's 863; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.6% against Madizi Secondary School's 92.5%.
  • Phendulane Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Madizi Secondary School, at 1,174 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73% against Madizi Secondary School's 92.5%.
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
Burlington Trust , , Acornhoek , 1360
Postal
Private Bag X 410 Acornhoek 1360
Telephone
013 795 1520
EMIS number
800034915

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Madizi 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 Madizi Secondary School directly, on 013 795 1520, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Madizi 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 Madizi Secondary School the best school in Acornhoek?
On the numbers that are published, Madizi Secondary School's 92.5% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of SHOBIYANA SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL at 78%.
How many other schools are there in Acornhoek besides Madizi Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Acornhoek, including Shobiyana Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Madizi Secondary School?
Madizi Secondary School reported 863 learners and 24 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Madizi Secondary School?
Yes, Madizi 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 Madizi Secondary School's matric results like?
Madizi Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.5%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 90.4% since 2023.
Is Madizi Secondary School a public or private school?
Madizi Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Madizi Secondary School?
You can call 013 795 1520. It is located at Burlington Trust , , Acornhoek , 1360.
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