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Magigwana Secondary School

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

Welcome to Magigwana Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Thulamahashe. Its most recent matric class posted a 95.3% pass rate.

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Magigwana Secondary School is a public secondary school in Thulamahashe. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

866
Learners
31
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, Magigwana 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 Magigwana Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 386 matric candidates from Magigwana Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 95.3% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202341135686.6%
202446042692.6%
202538636895.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Magigwana Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. History led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics12510584.0%
Mathematical Literacy33824773.1%
Physical Sciences1176959.0%
Life Sciences22617979.2%
Agricultural Sciences685885.3%
Accounting161593.8%
Business Studies23721389.9%
Economics13511484.4%
History248248100.0%
English First Additional Language46345598.3%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

5 other schools in Bohlabela district, for comparison against Magigwana Secondary School.

  • Masana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Magigwana Secondary School, 2,280 compared with 866; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.9% against Magigwana Secondary School's 95.3%).
  • Mashishing Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Magigwana Secondary School, 1,972 compared with 866; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (96% against Magigwana Secondary School's 95.3%).
  • Makhosana Manzini High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,946 learners against Magigwana Secondary School's 866; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.3% against Magigwana Secondary School's 95.3%.
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Magigwana Secondary School, 1,895 compared with 866; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78% against Magigwana Secondary School's 95.3%.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Magigwana Secondary School, 1,518 compared with 866; is a public primary school, a different phase than Magigwana Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Thulamahashe

Zooming into Thulamahashe, here are 5 other schools to compare against Magigwana Secondary School.

  • Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Magigwana Secondary School, 1,405 compared with 866; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 90.5% against Magigwana Secondary School's 95.3%.
  • Eric Nxumalo High School is a similar size to Magigwana Secondary School, with 1,068 learners against 866; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.8% against Magigwana Secondary School's 95.3%.
  • Bombani Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Magigwana Secondary School, with 1,042 learners against 866; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.9% against Magigwana Secondary School's 95.3%).
  • Songeni Primary School is a similar size to Magigwana Secondary School, with 1,032 learners against 866; is a public primary school, a different phase than Magigwana Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mpikaniso Primary School is a similar size to Magigwana Secondary School, with 971 learners against 866; is a public primary school, a different phase than Magigwana Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
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
Site 268, Site268 Athol Trust, Thulamahashe , 1365
Postal
Po Box 702 Hluvukani Hluvukani 1363
Telephone
013 773 0033
EMIS number
800035158

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Magigwana 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 Magigwana Secondary School directly, on 013 773 0033, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Magigwana 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 Magigwana Secondary School the best school in Thulamahashe?
On the numbers that are published, Magigwana Secondary School's 95.3% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of BOMBANI SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL at 93.9%.
How many other schools are there in Thulamahashe besides Magigwana Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Thulamahashe, including Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Magigwana Secondary School?
Magigwana Secondary School reported 866 learners and 31 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Magigwana Secondary School?
Yes, Magigwana 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 Magigwana Secondary School's matric results like?
Magigwana Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.3%, in 2025. That's up from 86.6% in 2023.
Is Magigwana Secondary School a public or private school?
Magigwana Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Magigwana Secondary School?
You can call 013 773 0033. It is located at Site 268, Site268 Athol Trust, Thulamahashe , 1365.
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