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Mashishing Secondary School

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

In Lydenburg, Mashishing Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 96%.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Mashishing Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Mashishing Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Lydenburg. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,972
Learners
59
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Mashishing 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 Mashishing Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Mashishing Secondary School entered 150 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 96% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202323414762.8%
202417715989.8%
202515014496.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mashishing Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematics, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics4242100.0%
Mathematical Literacy13512995.6%
Physical Sciences424095.2%
Life Sciences1139685.0%
Agricultural Sciences907280.0%
Accounting463065.2%
Business Studies464597.8%
Economics463269.6%
Geography13212796.2%
English First Additional Language178178100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

5 other schools in Bohlabela district, for comparison against Mashishing Secondary School.

  • Masana Secondary School is a similar size to Mashishing Secondary School, with 2,280 learners against 1,972; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.9% against Mashishing Secondary School's 96%.
  • Makhosana Manzini High School sits in roughly the same size range as Mashishing Secondary School, at 1,946 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.3% against Mashishing Secondary School's 96%.
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Mashishing Secondary School, with 1,895 learners against 1,972; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78% against Mashishing Secondary School's 96%.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mashishing Secondary School, at 1,518 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mashishing Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mvuyazi Primary School is a similar size to Mashishing Secondary School, with 1,501 learners against 1,972; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mashishing Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.

Lydenburg

Schoolhive does not yet have other schools listed in Lydenburg to compare Mashishing Secondary School against.

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
843 Second Avenue, Mashishing, Lydenburg, 1120
Postal
Po Box 9 Lydenburg Lydenburg 1120
Telephone
013 234 6101
EMIS number
800012898

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mashishing 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 Mashishing Secondary School directly, on 013 234 6101, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mashishing 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 Mashishing Secondary School the best school in Lydenburg?
Mashishing Secondary School's most recent matric pass rate was 96%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Lydenburg besides Mashishing Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Lydenburg.
How big are the classes at Mashishing Secondary School?
Mashishing Secondary School reported 1,972 learners and 59 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Mashishing Secondary School?
Yes, Mashishing 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 Mashishing Secondary School's matric results like?
Mashishing Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96%, in 2025. That's up from 62.8% in 2023.
Is Mashishing Secondary School a public or private school?
Mashishing Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mashishing Secondary School?
You can call 013 234 6101. It is located at 843 Second Avenue, Mashishing, Lydenburg, 1120.