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Mahushe Secondary School

Public secondary school, dinaledi specialisation · Kwalugedlane, Kwalugedlane, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Mahushe Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Kwalugedlane. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 93.2%.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Mahushe Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

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

945
Learners
35
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Dinaledi
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q1 school, Mahushe 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 Mahushe Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Mahushe Secondary School entered 118 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 93.2% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202315810667.1%
202411510288.7%
202511811093.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mahushe Secondary School reported results in 5 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 99.1% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1154539.1%
Physical Sciences1157565.2%
Life Sciences11510187.8%
Agricultural Sciences11510490.4%
English First Additional Language11511499.1%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

5 other schools in Ehlanzeni district, for comparison against Mahushe Secondary School.

  • Guduza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,156 learners against Mahushe Secondary School's 945; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.5% against Mahushe Secondary School's 93.2%.
  • Njeyeza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahushe Secondary School, 2,008 compared with 945; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.2% against Mahushe Secondary School's 93.2%.
  • Lekazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahushe Secondary School, 1,879 compared with 945; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mahushe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,858 learners against Mahushe Secondary School's 945; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mahushe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,844 learners against Mahushe Secondary School's 945; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.4% against Mahushe Secondary School's 93.2%.

Kwalugedlane

Zooming into Kwalugedlane, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mahushe Secondary School.

  • Shinyukane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,813 learners against Mahushe Secondary School's 945; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.4% against Mahushe Secondary School's 93.2%.
  • Sekusile Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,810 learners against Mahushe Secondary School's 945; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mahushe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Mc Zitha Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahushe Secondary School, 1,704 compared with 945; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mahushe Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.8% against Mahushe Secondary School's 93.2%.
  • Zibokwane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,497 learners against Mahushe Secondary School's 945; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mahushe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Khula Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,402 learners against Mahushe Secondary School's 945; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.8% against Mahushe Secondary School's 93.2%.
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
250, Mzinti Trust, Malelane, 1320
Postal
Private Bag X 4036 Kwalugedlane Malelane 1341
Telephone
013 780 7064
EMIS number
800011734

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mahushe 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 Mahushe Secondary School directly, on 013 780 7064, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mahushe 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 Mahushe Secondary School the best school in Kwalugedlane?
On the numbers that are published, Mahushe Secondary School's matric pass rate of 93.2% is lower than SHINYUKANE SECONDARY SCHOOL's 95.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Kwalugedlane besides Mahushe Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kwalugedlane, including Shinyukane Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mahushe Secondary School?
Mahushe Secondary School reported 945 learners and 35 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Mahushe Secondary School?
Yes, Mahushe 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 Mahushe Secondary School's matric results like?
Mahushe Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.2%, in 2025. That's up from 67.1% in 2023.
Is Mahushe Secondary School a public or private school?
Mahushe Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mahushe Secondary School?
You can call 013 780 7064. It is located at 250, Mzinti Trust, Malelane, 1320.
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