Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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.

1,405

Learners

Educators

QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

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.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

Masana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,280 learners against Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School's 1,405; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School's 90.5%.
Mashishing Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,972 learners against Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School's 1,405; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96% against Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School's 90.5%.
Makhosana Manzini High School is a similar size to Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School, with 1,946 learners against 1,405; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School's 90.5%.
Shobiyana Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School, at 1,895 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78% against Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School's 90.5%.
Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School is a similar size to Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School, with 1,518 learners against 1,405; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Thulamahashe

Eric Nxumalo High School sits in roughly the same size range as Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School, at 1,068 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.8% against Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School's 90.5%.
Bombani Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School, at 1,042 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School's 90.5%.
Songeni Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School, at 1,032 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
Mpikaniso Primary School teaches fewer learners than Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School, 971 compared with 1,405; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
Nkwenkwezi Primary School teaches fewer learners than Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School, 958 compared with 1,405; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: A1708, , Thulamahashe, 1365
Postal: Private Bag X 1335 Thulamahashe Bushbuckridge 1365
Telephone: 013 773 0002
EMIS number: 800035157

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Mafemani Nxumalo 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 Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School directly, on 013 773 0002, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary 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 Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School the best school in Thulamahashe?

On the numbers that are published, Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School's matric pass rate of 90.5% is lower than BOMBANI SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL's 93.9%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Thulamahashe besides Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Thulamahashe, including Eric Nxumalo High School.

How big are the classes at Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School?

Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School reported 1,405 learners and 54 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School?

Yes, Mafemani Nxumalo 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 Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School's matric results like?

Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90.5%, in 2025. That's up from 74.8% in 2023.

Is Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School a public or private school?

Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School?

You can call 013 773 0002. It is located at A1708, , Thulamahashe, 1365.