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Masitakhe Secondary School

Public secondary school · Matsulu, Matsulu, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni district (Unknown circuit)

Masitakhe Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Matsulu. Its most recent matric class posted a 83.4% pass rate.

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

In Matsulu, Masitakhe Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,609
Learners
44
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Masitakhe Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Masitakhe 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, 163 matric candidates from Masitakhe Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 83.4% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202315913081.8%
202412110385.1%
202516313683.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Masitakhe Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics824858.5%
Mathematical Literacy464393.5%
Physical Sciences856171.8%
Life Sciences13711785.4%
Agricultural Sciences393282.1%
Accounting655686.2%
Geography655787.7%
English First Additional Language138138100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

Here is how Masitakhe Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Ehlanzeni district.

  • Guduza Secondary School is a similar size to Masitakhe Secondary School, with 2,156 learners against 1,609; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.5% against Masitakhe Secondary School's 83.4%.
  • Njeyeza Secondary School is a similar size to Masitakhe Secondary School, with 2,008 learners against 1,609; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.2% against Masitakhe Secondary School's 83.4%.
  • Lekazi Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Masitakhe Secondary School, at 1,879 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Masitakhe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School is a similar size to Masitakhe Secondary School, with 1,858 learners against 1,609; is a public primary school, a different phase than Masitakhe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Masitakhe Secondary School, at 1,844 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.4% against Masitakhe Secondary School's 83.4%.

Matsulu

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

  • Tikhontele Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Masitakhe Secondary School, at 1,844 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.4% against Masitakhe Secondary School's 83.4%.
  • Sukumani Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Masitakhe Secondary School, at 1,773 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Masitakhe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • S'bongile Primary School is a similar size to Masitakhe Secondary School, with 1,746 learners against 1,609; is a public primary school, a different phase than Masitakhe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Sibusisiwe Secondary School is a similar size to Masitakhe Secondary School, with 1,458 learners against 1,609; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.3% against Masitakhe Secondary School's 83.4%.
  • Takheleni Primary School is a similar size to Masitakhe Secondary School, with 1,303 learners against 1,609; is a public primary school, a different phase than Masitakhe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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
2100 "C", Matsulu, Matsulu, 1203
Postal
Po Box 979 Matsulu Matsulu 1203
Telephone
013 778 0811
EMIS number
800013011

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Masitakhe 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 Masitakhe Secondary School directly, on 013 778 0811, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Masitakhe 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 Masitakhe Secondary School the best school in Matsulu?
On the numbers that are published, Masitakhe Secondary School's matric pass rate of 83.4% is lower than TIKHONTELE SECONDARY SCHOOL's 95.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Matsulu besides Masitakhe Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Matsulu, including Tikhontele Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Masitakhe Secondary School?
Masitakhe Secondary School reported 1,609 learners and 44 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Masitakhe Secondary School?
Yes, Masitakhe 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 Masitakhe Secondary School's matric results like?
Masitakhe Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 83.4%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 81.8% since 2023.
Is Masitakhe Secondary School a public or private school?
Masitakhe Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Masitakhe Secondary School?
You can call 013 778 0811. It is located at 2100 "C", Matsulu, Matsulu, 1203.
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