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Mahuvo Secondary School

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

Mahuvo Secondary School is a public secondary school in Thulamahashe. Its last matric group achieved a 92.2% pass rate.

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

Located in Thulamahashe, Mahuvo Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

482
Learners
16
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Mahuvo Secondary School entered 103 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 92.2% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231309673.8%
202412011091.7%
20251039592.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Mahuvo Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 99.2% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics461226.1%
Mathematical Literacy745675.7%
Physical Sciences402460.0%
Life Sciences716287.3%
Agricultural Sciences534992.5%
Accounting10660.0%
Business Studies484185.4%
Economics483879.2%
English First Additional Language12011999.2%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Bohlabela district with Mahuvo Secondary School.

  • Masana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,280 learners against Mahuvo Secondary School's 482; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.9% against Mahuvo Secondary School's 92.2%).
  • Mashishing Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,972 learners against Mahuvo Secondary School's 482; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96% against Mahuvo Secondary School's 92.2%.
  • Makhosana Manzini High School teaches considerably more learners than Mahuvo Secondary School, 1,946 compared with 482; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.3% against Mahuvo Secondary School's 92.2%).
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Mahuvo Secondary School's 482; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78% against Mahuvo Secondary School's 92.2%.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,518 learners against Mahuvo Secondary School's 482; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mahuvo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Thulamahashe

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

  • Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,405 learners against Mahuvo Secondary School's 482; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (90.5% against Mahuvo Secondary School's 92.2%).
  • Eric Nxumalo High School teaches considerably more learners than Mahuvo Secondary School, 1,068 compared with 482; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.8% against Mahuvo Secondary School's 92.2%.
  • Bombani Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,042 learners against Mahuvo Secondary School's 482; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.9% against Mahuvo Secondary School's 92.2%).
  • Songeni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahuvo Secondary School, 1,032 compared with 482; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mahuvo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mpikaniso Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahuvo Secondary School, 971 compared with 482; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mahuvo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
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
Stand No 180 Allandale Trust, , Thulamahashe, 1365
Postal
Private Bag X X 1351 Thulamahashe 1365
Telephone
076 670 1541
EMIS number
800035160

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mahuvo 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 Mahuvo Secondary School directly, on 076 670 1541, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mahuvo 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 Mahuvo Secondary School the best school in Thulamahashe?
On the numbers that are published, Mahuvo Secondary School's matric pass rate of 92.2% is lower than BOMBANI SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL's 93.9%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Thulamahashe besides Mahuvo Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Thulamahashe, including Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mahuvo Secondary School?
Mahuvo Secondary School reported 482 learners and 16 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 Mahuvo Secondary School?
Yes, Mahuvo 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 Mahuvo Secondary School's matric results like?
Mahuvo Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.2%, in 2025. That's up from 73.8% in 2023.
Is Mahuvo Secondary School a public or private school?
Mahuvo Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mahuvo Secondary School?
You can call 076 670 1541. It is located at Stand No 180 Allandale Trust, , Thulamahashe, 1365.
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