Public secondary school · Acornhoek, Acornhoek, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela district (Unknown circuit)
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.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 98 | 62 | 63.3% |
| 2024 | 116 | 82 | 70.7% |
| 2025 | 110 | 84 | 76.4% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
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.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 44 | 26 | 59.1% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 73 | 54 | 74.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 44 | 29 | 65.9% |
| Life Sciences | 44 | 25 | 56.8% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 38 | 20 | 52.6% |
| Accounting | 18 | 13 | 72.2% |
| Business Studies | 55 | 42 | 76.4% |
| Economics | 34 | 25 | 73.5% |
| English First Additional Language | 117 | 117 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.