Maphuthaditshaba Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

Maphuthaditshaba Secondary School is a public secondary school in Acornhoek. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

556

Learners

Educators

QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q2 school, Maphuthaditshaba 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 Maphuthaditshaba Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Maphuthaditshaba Secondary School entered 50 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 86% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	87	60	69.0%
2024	75	58	77.3%
2025	50	43	86.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Maphuthaditshaba Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Economics, with a 100% pass rate.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	51	12	23.5%
Mathematical Literacy	24	19	79.2%
Physical Sciences	51	25	49.0%
Life Sciences	50	39	78.0%
Agricultural Sciences	51	41	80.4%
Accounting	10	8	80.0%
Business Studies	24	21	87.5%
Economics	24	24	100.0%
English First Additional Language	75	75	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

Masana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maphuthaditshaba Secondary School, 2,280 compared with 556; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Maphuthaditshaba Secondary School's 86%.
Mashishing Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maphuthaditshaba Secondary School, 1,972 compared with 556; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96% against Maphuthaditshaba Secondary School's 86%.
Makhosana Manzini High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,946 learners against Maphuthaditshaba Secondary School's 556; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Maphuthaditshaba Secondary School's 86%.
Shobiyana Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maphuthaditshaba Secondary School, 1,895 compared with 556; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78% against Maphuthaditshaba Secondary School's 86%.
Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Maphuthaditshaba Secondary School, 1,518 compared with 556; is a public primary school, a different phase than Maphuthaditshaba Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Acornhoek

Shobiyana Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maphuthaditshaba Secondary School, 1,895 compared with 556; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78% against Maphuthaditshaba Secondary School's 86%.
Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Maphuthaditshaba Secondary School, 1,518 compared with 556; is a public primary school, a different phase than Maphuthaditshaba Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Jameyana Higher Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Maphuthaditshaba Secondary School, 1,320 compared with 556; is a public primary school, a different phase than Maphuthaditshaba Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Lekete High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,256 learners against Maphuthaditshaba Secondary School's 556; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.6% against Maphuthaditshaba Secondary School's 86%.
Phendulane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,174 learners against Maphuthaditshaba Secondary School's 556; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73% against Maphuthaditshaba Secondary School's 86%.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: 878 Bodlayabongolo, Acornhoek, Acornhoek, 1360
Postal: Bodlayabongolo 0000 N/A Acornhoek 1360
Telephone: 013 795 0807
EMIS number: 800034976

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Maphuthaditshaba 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 Maphuthaditshaba Secondary School directly, on 013 795 0807, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Maphuthaditshaba 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 Maphuthaditshaba Secondary School the best school in Acornhoek?

On the numbers that are published, Maphuthaditshaba Secondary School's 86% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of SHOBIYANA SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL at 78%.

How many other schools are there in Acornhoek besides Maphuthaditshaba Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Acornhoek, including Shobiyana Senior Secondary School.

How big are the classes at Maphuthaditshaba Secondary School?

Maphuthaditshaba Secondary School reported 556 learners and 23 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Maphuthaditshaba Secondary School?

Yes, Maphuthaditshaba 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 Maphuthaditshaba Secondary School's matric results like?

Maphuthaditshaba Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86%, in 2025. That's up from 69% in 2023.

Is Maphuthaditshaba Secondary School a public or private school?

Maphuthaditshaba Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Maphuthaditshaba Secondary School?

You can call 013 795 0807. It is located at 878 Bodlayabongolo, Acornhoek, Acornhoek, 1360.