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Magabotse Secondary School

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

In Bushbuckridge, Magabotse Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 78%.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Magabotse Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Magabotse Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Bushbuckridge. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

691
Learners
21
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q2 school, Magabotse 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 Magabotse Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Magabotse Secondary School entered 100 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 78% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023826376.8%
2024866676.7%
20251007878.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Magabotse Secondary School reported results in 11 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Economics, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics38821.1%
Mathematical Literacy483572.9%
Physical Sciences34823.5%
Life Sciences341955.9%
Agricultural Sciences342882.4%
Accounting14750.0%
Business Studies523465.4%
Economics1414100.0%
Geography382976.3%
History383489.5%
English First Additional Language8686100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

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

  • Masana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Magabotse Secondary School, 2,280 compared with 691; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Magabotse Secondary School's 78%.
  • Mashishing Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Magabotse Secondary School, 1,972 compared with 691; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96% against Magabotse Secondary School's 78%.
  • Makhosana Manzini High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,946 learners against Magabotse Secondary School's 691; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Magabotse Secondary School's 78%.
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Magabotse Secondary School, 1,895 compared with 691; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (78% against Magabotse Secondary School's 78%).
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Magabotse Secondary School, 1,518 compared with 691; is a public primary school, a different phase than Magabotse Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Bushbuckridge

Zooming into Bushbuckridge, here are 5 other schools to compare against Magabotse Secondary School.

  • Letshele Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,037 learners against Magabotse Secondary School's 691; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.3% against Magabotse Secondary School's 78%.
  • Moratiseng Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Magabotse Secondary School, at 946 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Magabotse Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Siboyiye Combined School is a similar size to Magabotse Secondary School, with 899 learners against 691; is a public combined school, a different phase than Magabotse Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.6% against Magabotse Secondary School's 78%.
  • M.o. Mashego Lower Primary School is a similar size to Magabotse Secondary School, with 840 learners against 691; is a public primary school, a different phase than Magabotse Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Marcia Mokoena Secondary School is a similar size to Magabotse Secondary School, with 838 learners against 691; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.5% against Magabotse Secondary School's 78%.
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
B35 Matenteng , , Bushbuckridge, 1280
Postal
Private Bag X 9390 Matenteng Bushbuckridge 1280
Telephone
013 799 0599
EMIS number
800035083

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Magabotse 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 Magabotse Secondary School directly, on 013 799 0599, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Magabotse 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 Magabotse Secondary School the best school in Bushbuckridge?
On the numbers that are published, Magabotse Secondary School's matric pass rate of 78% is lower than SIBOYIYE COMBINED SCHOOL's 88.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Bushbuckridge besides Magabotse Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Bushbuckridge, including Letshele Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Magabotse Secondary School?
Magabotse Secondary School reported 691 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Magabotse Secondary School?
Yes, Magabotse 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 Magabotse Secondary School's matric results like?
Magabotse Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 78%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 76.8% since 2023.
Is Magabotse Secondary School a public or private school?
Magabotse Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Magabotse Secondary School?
You can call 013 799 0599. It is located at B35 Matenteng , , Bushbuckridge, 1280.
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