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Magotshwa Secondary School

Public secondary school · Mpuluzi, Mpuluzi, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

Magotshwa Secondary School is a public secondary school in Mpuluzi. Its most recent matric class posted a 100% pass rate.

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

Located in Mpuluzi, Magotshwa Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

468
Learners
14
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Magotshwa Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q1. 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 Magotshwa Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Magotshwa Secondary School entered 110 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20236060100.0%
20248686100.0%
2025110110100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Magotshwa Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematics, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics4848100.0%
Mathematical Literacy3939100.0%
Physical Sciences4444100.0%
Life Sciences5656100.0%
Accounting1616100.0%
Business Studies3232100.0%
Economics1616100.0%
Geography7171100.0%
English First Additional Language8989100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Gert Sibande district with Magotshwa Secondary School.

  • Shapeve Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,881 learners against Magotshwa Secondary School's 468; is a public primary school, a different phase than Magotshwa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,246 learners against Magotshwa Secondary School's 468; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.4% against Magotshwa Secondary School's 100%.
  • New Ermelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Magotshwa Secondary School, 2,165 compared with 468; is a public primary school, a different phase than Magotshwa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,143 learners against Magotshwa Secondary School's 468; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Magotshwa Secondary School's 100%.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Magotshwa Secondary School, 2,087 compared with 468; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.9% against Magotshwa Secondary School's 100%.

Mpuluzi

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

  • Mp Magagula Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,222 learners against Magotshwa Secondary School's 468; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 97.7% against Magotshwa Secondary School's 100%.
  • Tisiteni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Magotshwa Secondary School, 971 compared with 468; is a public primary school, a different phase than Magotshwa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Lilanga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 915 learners against Magotshwa Secondary School's 468; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84% against Magotshwa Secondary School's 100%.
  • Mayflower Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 889 learners against Magotshwa Secondary School's 468; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.5% against Magotshwa Secondary School's 100%.
  • Rev Sa Nkosi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Magotshwa Secondary School, 866 compared with 468; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 97.8% against Magotshwa Secondary School's 100%.
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
E1043 Swallownest, Swallownest, Swallownest, 2340
Postal
Po Box 310 Mpuluzi Mpuluzi 2335
Telephone
017 881 9917
EMIS number
800011544

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Magotshwa 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 Magotshwa Secondary School directly, on 017 881 9917, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Magotshwa 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 Magotshwa Secondary School the best school in Mpuluzi?
On the numbers that are published, Magotshwa Secondary School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of REV SA NKOSI SECONDARY SCHOOL at 97.8%.
How many other schools are there in Mpuluzi besides Magotshwa Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mpuluzi, including Mp Magagula Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Magotshwa Secondary School?
Magotshwa Secondary School reported 468 learners and 14 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 Magotshwa Secondary School?
Yes, Magotshwa 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 Magotshwa Secondary School's matric results like?
Magotshwa Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Magotshwa Secondary School a public or private school?
Magotshwa Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Magotshwa Secondary School?
You can call 017 881 9917. It is located at E1043 Swallownest, Swallownest, Swallownest, 2340.
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