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Maripe Senior Secondary School

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

Welcome to Maripe Senior Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Greenvalley, Acornhoek. Its most recent matric class posted a 85.5% pass rate.

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

Maripe Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school in Greenvalley, Acornhoek. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

363
Learners
9
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, Maripe Senior 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 Maripe Senior Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Maripe Senior Secondary School entered 83 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 85.5% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023633047.6%
2024706187.1%
2025837185.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Maripe Senior Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 98.6%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics26830.8%
Mathematical Literacy442965.9%
Physical Sciences261557.7%
Life Sciences544379.6%
Agricultural Sciences544888.9%
Business Studies16850.0%
History443988.6%
English First Additional Language706998.6%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

Here is how Maripe Senior Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Bohlabela district.

  • Masana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maripe Senior Secondary School, 2,280 compared with 363; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Maripe Senior Secondary School's 85.5%.
  • Mashishing Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maripe Senior Secondary School, 1,972 compared with 363; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96% against Maripe Senior Secondary School's 85.5%.
  • Makhosana Manzini High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,946 learners against Maripe Senior Secondary School's 363; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Maripe Senior Secondary School's 85.5%.
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maripe Senior Secondary School, 1,895 compared with 363; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78% against Maripe Senior Secondary School's 85.5%.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Maripe Senior Secondary School, 1,518 compared with 363; is a public primary school, a different phase than Maripe Senior Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Acornhoek

Zooming into Acornhoek, here are 5 other schools to compare against Maripe Senior Secondary School.

  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maripe Senior Secondary School, 1,895 compared with 363; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78% against Maripe Senior Secondary School's 85.5%.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Maripe Senior Secondary School, 1,518 compared with 363; is a public primary school, a different phase than Maripe Senior Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Jameyana Higher Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Maripe Senior Secondary School, 1,320 compared with 363; is a public primary school, a different phase than Maripe Senior Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Lekete High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,256 learners against Maripe Senior Secondary School's 363; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.6% against Maripe Senior Secondary School's 85.5%.
  • Phendulane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,174 learners against Maripe Senior Secondary School's 363; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73% against Maripe Senior Secondary School's 85.5%.
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
Bophelong Next To Greenvalley, Acornhoek, Acornhoek, 1360
Postal
Private Bag X X 447 Acornhoek Acornhoek 1360
Telephone
013 795 1344
EMIS number
800034865

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Maripe Senior 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 Maripe Senior Secondary School directly, on 013 795 1344, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Maripe Senior 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 Maripe Senior Secondary School the best school in Acornhoek?
On the numbers that are published, Maripe Senior Secondary School's 85.5% 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 Maripe Senior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Acornhoek, including Shobiyana Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Maripe Senior Secondary School?
Maripe Senior Secondary School reported 363 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 40 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 Maripe Senior Secondary School?
Yes, Maripe Senior 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 Maripe Senior Secondary School's matric results like?
Maripe Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 85.5%, in 2025. That's up from 47.6% in 2023.
Is Maripe Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Maripe Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Maripe Senior Secondary School?
You can call 013 795 1344. It is located at Bophelong Next To Greenvalley, Acornhoek, Acornhoek, 1360.
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