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Manukuse High School

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

Manukuse High School is a public secondary school based in Stream "A", Thulamahashe. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 71%.

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

In Stream "A", Thulamahashe, Manukuse High School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

769
Learners
22
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Manukuse High School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. 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 Manukuse High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 183 matric candidates from Manukuse High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 71% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316610563.3%
20241369972.8%
202518313071.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Manukuse High School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 97.8% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics211466.7%
Mathematical Literacy1176959.0%
Physical Sciences211571.4%
Life Sciences885158.0%
Agricultural Sciences473166.0%
Accounting171058.8%
Business Studies503162.0%
Economics483675.0%
History694869.6%
English First Additional Language13913697.8%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

Here is how Manukuse High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Bohlabela district.

  • Masana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,280 learners against Manukuse High School's 769; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Manukuse High School's 71%.
  • Mashishing Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,972 learners against Manukuse High School's 769; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96% against Manukuse High School's 71%.
  • Makhosana Manzini High School teaches considerably more learners than Manukuse High School, 1,946 compared with 769; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Manukuse High School's 71%.
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Manukuse High School's 769; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 78% against Manukuse High School's 71%.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,518 learners against Manukuse High School's 769; is a public primary school, a different phase than Manukuse High 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 Manukuse High School's 769; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 90.5% against Manukuse High School's 71%.
  • Eric Nxumalo High School sits in roughly the same size range as Manukuse High School, at 1,068 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 73.8% against Manukuse High School's 71%.
  • Bombani Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Manukuse High School, at 1,042 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Manukuse High School's 71%.
  • Songeni Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Manukuse High School, at 1,032 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Manukuse High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mpikaniso Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Manukuse High School, at 971 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Manukuse High 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
Mp Stream, , Thulamahashe, 1365
Postal
Private Bag X 1334 Thulamahashe 1365
Telephone
013 708 1048
EMIS number
800034834

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Manukuse High 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 Manukuse High School directly, on 013 708 1048, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Manukuse High 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 Manukuse High School the best school in Thulamahashe?
On the numbers that are published, Manukuse High School's matric pass rate of 71% 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 Manukuse High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Thulamahashe, including Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Manukuse High School?
Manukuse High School reported 769 learners and 22 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Manukuse High School?
Yes, Manukuse High 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 Manukuse High School's matric results like?
Manukuse High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 71%, in 2025. That's up from 63.3% in 2023.
Is Manukuse High School a public or private school?
Manukuse High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Manukuse High School?
You can call 013 708 1048. It is located at Mp Stream, , Thulamahashe, 1365.
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