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Marcia Mokoena Secondary School

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

Marcia Mokoena Secondary School is a public secondary school in Bushbuckridge. Its most recent matric class posted a 73.5% pass rate.

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

Located in Bushbuckridge, Marcia Mokoena Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

838
Learners
23
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 117 matric candidates from Marcia Mokoena Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 73.5% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023814353.1%
20241066965.1%
20251178673.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Marcia Mokoena Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 99.1%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics594271.2%
Mathematical Literacy473880.9%
Physical Sciences593559.3%
Life Sciences1067066.0%
Agricultural Sciences1067873.6%
History473880.9%
English First Additional Language10610599.1%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

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

  • Masana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,280 learners against Marcia Mokoena Secondary School's 838; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Marcia Mokoena Secondary School's 73.5%.
  • Mashishing Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,972 learners against Marcia Mokoena Secondary School's 838; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96% against Marcia Mokoena Secondary School's 73.5%.
  • Makhosana Manzini High School teaches considerably more learners than Marcia Mokoena Secondary School, 1,946 compared with 838; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Marcia Mokoena Secondary School's 73.5%.
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Marcia Mokoena Secondary School's 838; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 78% against Marcia Mokoena Secondary School's 73.5%.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,518 learners against Marcia Mokoena Secondary School's 838; is a public primary school, a different phase than Marcia Mokoena Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Bushbuckridge

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

  • Letshele Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Marcia Mokoena Secondary School, at 1,037 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (75.3% against Marcia Mokoena Secondary School's 73.5%).
  • Moratiseng Primary School is a similar size to Marcia Mokoena Secondary School, with 946 learners against 838; is a public primary school, a different phase than Marcia Mokoena Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Siboyiye Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Marcia Mokoena Secondary School, at 899 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Marcia Mokoena Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.6% against Marcia Mokoena Secondary School's 73.5%.
  • M.o. Mashego Lower Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Marcia Mokoena Secondary School, at 840 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Marcia Mokoena Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mogoroshi Secondary School is a similar size to Marcia Mokoena Secondary School, with 827 learners against 838; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92% against Marcia Mokoena Secondary School's 73.5%.
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. 1758 Marite C, Marcia Village Maritetrust, Bushbuckridge Rural, 1280
Postal
Po Box 1621 Bushbuckridge Bushbuckridge 1280
Telephone
083 549 2873
EMIS number
800035065

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Marcia Mokoena 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 Marcia Mokoena Secondary School directly, on 083 549 2873, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Marcia Mokoena 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 Marcia Mokoena Secondary School the best school in Bushbuckridge?
On the numbers that are published, Marcia Mokoena Secondary School's matric pass rate of 73.5% is lower than MOGOROSHI SECONDARY SCHOOL's 92%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Bushbuckridge besides Marcia Mokoena Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Bushbuckridge, including Letshele Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Marcia Mokoena Secondary School?
Marcia Mokoena Secondary School reported 838 learners and 23 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Marcia Mokoena Secondary School?
Yes, Marcia Mokoena 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 Marcia Mokoena Secondary School's matric results like?
Marcia Mokoena Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 73.5%, in 2025. That's up from 53.1% in 2023.
Is Marcia Mokoena Secondary School a public or private school?
Marcia Mokoena Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Marcia Mokoena Secondary School?
You can call 083 549 2873. It is located at Stand No. 1758 Marite C, Marcia Village Maritetrust, Bushbuckridge Rural, 1280.
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