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Mathibela High School

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

Mathibela High School is a public secondary school based in Bushbuckridge. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 74.1%.

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

In Bushbuckridge, Mathibela High School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

462
Learners
15
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Mathibela High 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 Mathibela High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 81 learners from Mathibela High School who wrote matric in 2025, 74.1% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023713650.7%
2024633352.4%
2025816074.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Mathibela High School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics2229.1%
Mathematical Literacy412663.4%
Physical Sciences22313.6%
Life Sciences23521.7%
Agricultural Sciences100.0%
Business Studies411639.0%
Geography642945.3%
History645687.5%
English First Additional Language6464100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

Here is how Mathibela High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Bohlabela district.

  • Masana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,280 learners against Mathibela High School's 462; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Mathibela High School's 74.1%.
  • Mashishing Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,972 learners against Mathibela High School's 462; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96% against Mathibela High School's 74.1%.
  • Makhosana Manzini High School teaches considerably more learners than Mathibela High School, 1,946 compared with 462; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Mathibela High School's 74.1%.
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Mathibela High School's 462; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 78% against Mathibela High School's 74.1%.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,518 learners against Mathibela High School's 462; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mathibela High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Bushbuckridge

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

  • Letshele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mathibela High School, 1,037 compared with 462; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (75.3% against Mathibela High School's 74.1%).
  • Moratiseng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 946 learners against Mathibela High School's 462; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mathibela High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Siboyiye Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Mathibela High School, 899 compared with 462; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mathibela High School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.6% against Mathibela High School's 74.1%.
  • M.o. Mashego Lower Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 840 learners against Mathibela High School's 462; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mathibela High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Marcia Mokoena Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 838 learners against Mathibela High School's 462; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (73.5% against Mathibela High School's 74.1%).
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. 1943, , Bushbuckridge , 1280
Postal
9333 Bushbuckridge 1280
Telephone
013 708 7841
EMIS number
800035005

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mathibela High 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 Mathibela High School directly, on 013 708 7841, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mathibela High 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 Mathibela High School the best school in Bushbuckridge?
On the numbers that are published, Mathibela High School's matric pass rate of 74.1% is lower than SIBOYIYE COMBINED SCHOOL's 88.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Bushbuckridge besides Mathibela High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Bushbuckridge, including Letshele Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mathibela High School?
Mathibela High School reported 462 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Mathibela High School?
Yes, Mathibela High 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 Mathibela High School's matric results like?
Mathibela High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 74.1%, in 2025. That's up from 50.7% in 2023.
Is Mathibela High School a public or private school?
Mathibela High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mathibela High School?
You can call 013 708 7841. It is located at Stand No. 1943, , Bushbuckridge , 1280.
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