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Mahashe Secondary School

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

Mahashe Secondary School is a public secondary school in Acornhoek. Its last matric group achieved a 76.4% pass rate.

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

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

751
Learners
25
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Mahashe Secondary School entered 110 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 76.4% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023986263.3%
20241168270.7%
20251108476.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics442659.1%
Mathematical Literacy735474.0%
Physical Sciences442965.9%
Life Sciences442556.8%
Agricultural Sciences382052.6%
Accounting181372.2%
Business Studies554276.4%
Economics342573.5%
English First Additional Language117117100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

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

  • Masana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,280 learners against Mahashe Secondary School's 751; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Mahashe Secondary School's 76.4%.
  • Mashishing Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,972 learners against Mahashe Secondary School's 751; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96% against Mahashe Secondary School's 76.4%.
  • Makhosana Manzini High School teaches considerably more learners than Mahashe Secondary School, 1,946 compared with 751; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Mahashe Secondary School's 76.4%.
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Mahashe Secondary School's 751; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (78% against Mahashe Secondary School's 76.4%).
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,518 learners against Mahashe Secondary School's 751; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mahashe 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 Mahashe Secondary School's 751; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (78% against Mahashe Secondary School's 76.4%).
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,518 learners against Mahashe Secondary School's 751; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mahashe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Jameyana Higher Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,320 learners against Mahashe Secondary School's 751; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mahashe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Lekete High School teaches considerably more learners than Mahashe Secondary School, 1,256 compared with 751; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (74.6% against Mahashe Secondary School's 76.4%).
  • Phendulane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahashe Secondary School, 1,174 compared with 751; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73% against Mahashe Secondary School's 76.4%.
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
R40 Road To Klaserie , Plaza View, Acornhoek, 1360
Postal
Private Bag X 485 Acornhoek Acornhoek 1360
Telephone
072 688 0634
EMIS number
800034972

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mahashe 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 Mahashe Secondary School directly, on 072 688 0634, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mahashe 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 Mahashe Secondary School the best school in Acornhoek?
On the numbers that are published, Mahashe Secondary School's matric pass rate of 76.4% 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 Mahashe Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Acornhoek, including Shobiyana Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mahashe Secondary School?
Mahashe Secondary School reported 751 learners and 25 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Mahashe Secondary School?
Yes, Mahashe 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 Mahashe Secondary School's matric results like?
Mahashe Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 76.4%, in 2025. That's up from 63.3% in 2023.
Is Mahashe Secondary School a public or private school?
Mahashe Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mahashe Secondary School?
You can call 072 688 0634. It is located at R40 Road To Klaserie , Plaza View, Acornhoek, 1360.
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