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Madzuma High School

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

Madzuma High School is a public secondary school in Mkhuhlu. Its last matric group achieved a 92.4% pass rate.

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

Located in Mkhuhlu, Madzuma High School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

547
Learners
16
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Madzuma High School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. 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 Madzuma High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 66 matric candidates from Madzuma High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 92.4% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023484389.6%
2024776787.0%
2025666192.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Madzuma High School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics393384.6%
Mathematical Literacy403177.5%
Physical Sciences393589.7%
Life Sciences786076.9%
Geography797594.9%
History383797.4%
English First Additional Language7979100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

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

  • Masana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,280 learners against Madzuma High School's 547; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.9% against Madzuma High School's 92.4%).
  • Mashishing Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,972 learners against Madzuma High School's 547; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96% against Madzuma High School's 92.4%.
  • Makhosana Manzini High School teaches considerably more learners than Madzuma High School, 1,946 compared with 547; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.3% against Madzuma High School's 92.4%).
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Madzuma High School's 547; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78% against Madzuma High School's 92.4%.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,518 learners against Madzuma High School's 547; is a public primary school, a different phase than Madzuma High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Mkhuhlu

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

  • Makhosana Manzini High School teaches considerably more learners than Madzuma High School, 1,946 compared with 547; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.3% against Madzuma High School's 92.4%).
  • Mvuyazi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,501 learners against Madzuma High School's 547; is a public primary school, a different phase than Madzuma High School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Mapaleni Higher Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,441 learners against Madzuma High School's 547; is a public primary school, a different phase than Madzuma High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Dumisani High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,389 learners against Madzuma High School's 547; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.8% against Madzuma High School's 92.4%.
  • Thulani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Madzuma High School, 1,337 compared with 547; is a public primary school, a different phase than Madzuma High School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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
Mashonamini, Calcutta, Mkhuhlu, 1246
Postal
Private Bag X 3013 Mkhuhlu Mkhuhlu 1246
Telephone
079 572 1208
EMIS number
800035099

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Madzuma 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 Madzuma High School directly, on 079 572 1208, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Madzuma 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 Madzuma High School the best school in Mkhuhlu?
On the numbers that are published, Madzuma High School's matric pass rate of 92.4% is lower than DUMISANI HIGH SCHOOL's 95.8%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Mkhuhlu besides Madzuma High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mkhuhlu, including Makhosana Manzini High School.
How big are the classes at Madzuma High School?
Madzuma High School reported 547 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Madzuma High School?
Yes, Madzuma 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 Madzuma High School's matric results like?
Madzuma High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.4%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 89.6% since 2023.
Is Madzuma High School a public or private school?
Madzuma High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Madzuma High School?
You can call 079 572 1208. It is located at Mashonamini, Calcutta, Mkhuhlu, 1246.
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