Public secondary school · Thulamahashe, Thulamahashe, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Thulamahashe, Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.
Of the 210 learners from Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 90.5% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 306 | 229 | 74.8% |
| 2024 | 275 | 225 | 81.8% |
| 2025 | 210 | 190 | 90.5% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Economics led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 148 | 92 | 62.2% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 127 | 79 | 62.2% |
| Physical Sciences | 103 | 85 | 82.5% |
| Life Sciences | 145 | 124 | 85.5% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 103 | 85 | 82.5% |
| Accounting | 16 | 14 | 87.5% |
| Business Studies | 69 | 57 | 82.6% |
| Economics | 19 | 19 | 100.0% |
| Geography | 42 | 37 | 88.1% |
| History | 153 | 115 | 75.2% |
| English First Additional Language | 275 | 274 | 99.6% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. 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 Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.