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Masilela Secondary School

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

Masilela Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Thulamahashe. Its most recent matric class posted a 92% pass rate.

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

In Thulamahashe, Masilela Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

700
Learners
20
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 88 learners from Masilela Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 92% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023693347.8%
20241016463.4%
2025888192.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Masilela Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics30413.3%
Mathematical Literacy713245.1%
Physical Sciences30310.0%
Life Sciences301136.7%
Business Studies1014443.6%
Economics715476.1%
History715983.1%
English First Additional Language101101100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

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

  • Masana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,280 learners against Masilela Secondary School's 700; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.9% against Masilela Secondary School's 92%).
  • Mashishing Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,972 learners against Masilela Secondary School's 700; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96% against Masilela Secondary School's 92%.
  • Makhosana Manzini High School teaches considerably more learners than Masilela Secondary School, 1,946 compared with 700; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.3% against Masilela Secondary School's 92%).
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Masilela Secondary School's 700; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78% against Masilela Secondary School's 92%.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,518 learners against Masilela Secondary School's 700; is a public primary school, a different phase than Masilela Secondary 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 Masilela Secondary School's 700; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (90.5% against Masilela Secondary School's 92%).
  • Eric Nxumalo High School teaches considerably more learners than Masilela Secondary School, 1,068 compared with 700; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.8% against Masilela Secondary School's 92%.
  • Bombani Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,042 learners against Masilela Secondary School's 700; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.9% against Masilela Secondary School's 92%).
  • Songeni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Masilela Secondary School, 1,032 compared with 700; is a public primary school, a different phase than Masilela Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mpikaniso Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Masilela Secondary School, at 971 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Masilela Secondary 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
P.o.box 1709, Ramalema Drive, Bushbuckridge, 1280
Postal
Po Box 1709 Ramalema Drive Bushbuckridge 1280
Telephone
013 797 3010
EMIS number
800034944

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Masilela 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 Masilela Secondary School directly, on 013 797 3010, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Masilela 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 Masilela Secondary School the best school in Thulamahashe?
On the numbers that are published, Masilela Secondary School's matric pass rate of 92% 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 Masilela Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Thulamahashe, including Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Masilela Secondary School?
Masilela Secondary School reported 700 learners and 20 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 Masilela Secondary School?
Yes, Masilela 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 Masilela Secondary School's matric results like?
Masilela Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92%, in 2025. That's up from 47.8% in 2023.
Is Masilela Secondary School a public or private school?
Masilela Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Masilela Secondary School?
You can call 013 797 3010. It is located at P.o.box 1709, Ramalema Drive, Bushbuckridge, 1280.
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