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Magwagwaza Secondary School

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

Magwagwaza Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Acornhoek. Its last matric group achieved a 70.6% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Magwagwaza Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Acornhoek, Magwagwaza Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,147
Learners
32
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Magwagwaza 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 Magwagwaza Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 194 matric candidates from Magwagwaza Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 70.6% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202314410069.4%
202418315484.2%
202519413770.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Magwagwaza Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Accounting had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1048379.8%
Mathematical Literacy996868.7%
Physical Sciences1008484.0%
Life Sciences908897.8%
Agricultural Sciences978385.6%
Accounting33100.0%
Business Studies632336.5%
Geography392769.2%
History1009898.0%
English First Additional Language205205100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

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

  • Masana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,280 learners against Magwagwaza Secondary School's 1,147; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Magwagwaza Secondary School's 70.6%.
  • Mashishing Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,972 learners against Magwagwaza Secondary School's 1,147; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96% against Magwagwaza Secondary School's 70.6%.
  • Makhosana Manzini High School teaches considerably more learners than Magwagwaza Secondary School, 1,946 compared with 1,147; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Magwagwaza Secondary School's 70.6%.
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Magwagwaza Secondary School's 1,147; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 78% against Magwagwaza Secondary School's 70.6%.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School is a similar size to Magwagwaza Secondary School, with 1,518 learners against 1,147; is a public primary school, a different phase than Magwagwaza Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Acornhoek

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

  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Magwagwaza Secondary School's 1,147; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 78% against Magwagwaza Secondary School's 70.6%.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School is a similar size to Magwagwaza Secondary School, with 1,518 learners against 1,147; is a public primary school, a different phase than Magwagwaza Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Jameyana Higher Primary School is a similar size to Magwagwaza Secondary School, with 1,320 learners against 1,147; is a public primary school, a different phase than Magwagwaza Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Lekete High School sits in roughly the same size range as Magwagwaza Secondary School, at 1,256 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 74.6% against Magwagwaza Secondary School's 70.6%.
  • Phendulane Secondary School is a similar size to Magwagwaza Secondary School, with 1,174 learners against 1,147; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 73% against Magwagwaza Secondary School's 70.6%.
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
14 Timbavati Trust Next To Timbavati Primary School, Acornhoek, Bushbuckridge Rural, 1360
Postal
Private Bag X X438 Acornhoek 1360
Telephone
013 795 5295
EMIS number
800034971

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Magwagwaza 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 Magwagwaza Secondary School directly, on 013 795 5295, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Magwagwaza 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 Magwagwaza Secondary School the best school in Acornhoek?
On the numbers that are published, Magwagwaza Secondary School's matric pass rate of 70.6% is lower than SHOBIYANA SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL's 78%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Acornhoek besides Magwagwaza Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Acornhoek, including Shobiyana Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Magwagwaza Secondary School?
Magwagwaza Secondary School reported 1,147 learners and 32 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Magwagwaza Secondary School?
Yes, Magwagwaza 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 Magwagwaza Secondary School's matric results like?
Magwagwaza Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 70.6%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 69.4% since 2023.
Is Magwagwaza Secondary School a public or private school?
Magwagwaza Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Magwagwaza Secondary School?
You can call 013 795 5295. It is located at 14 Timbavati Trust Next To Timbavati Primary School, Acornhoek, Bushbuckridge Rural, 1360.
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