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Mathukwane Secondary School

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

Mathukwane Secondary School is a public secondary school in Bushbuckridge. Its most recent matric class posted a 97.7% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Mathukwane Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Bushbuckridge, Mathukwane Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

314
Learners
10
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Mathukwane Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q1. 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 Mathukwane Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Mathukwane Secondary School entered 44 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 97.7% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023302790.0%
20243535100.0%
2025444397.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Mathukwane Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematics led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1717100.0%
Mathematical Literacy1818100.0%
Physical Sciences1616100.0%
Life Sciences353497.1%
Agricultural Sciences3535100.0%
Economics1919100.0%
English First Additional Language3535100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

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

  • Masana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,280 learners against Mathukwane Secondary School's 314; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.9% against Mathukwane Secondary School's 97.7%.
  • Mashishing Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,972 learners against Mathukwane Secondary School's 314; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (96% against Mathukwane Secondary School's 97.7%).
  • Makhosana Manzini High School teaches considerably more learners than Mathukwane Secondary School, 1,946 compared with 314; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.3% against Mathukwane Secondary School's 97.7%.
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Mathukwane Secondary School's 314; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78% against Mathukwane Secondary School's 97.7%.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,518 learners against Mathukwane Secondary School's 314; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mathukwane Secondary 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 Mathukwane Secondary School, 1,037 compared with 314; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.3% against Mathukwane Secondary School's 97.7%.
  • Moratiseng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 946 learners against Mathukwane Secondary School's 314; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mathukwane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Siboyiye Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Mathukwane Secondary School, 899 compared with 314; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mathukwane Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.6% against Mathukwane Secondary School's 97.7%.
  • M.o. Mashego Lower Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 840 learners against Mathukwane Secondary School's 314; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mathukwane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Marcia Mokoena Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 838 learners against Mathukwane Secondary School's 314; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.5% against Mathukwane Secondary School's 97.7%.
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: B174 - 177 Zoeknog B, Trust Next To Lekedi P School, Bushbuckridge, 1280
Postal
Po Box 2104 Bushbuckridge Bushbuckridge 1280
Telephone
071 461 2097
EMIS number
800034896

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mathukwane 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 Mathukwane Secondary School directly, on 071 461 2097, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mathukwane 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 Mathukwane Secondary School the best school in Bushbuckridge?
On the numbers that are published, Mathukwane Secondary School's 97.7% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of SIBOYIYE COMBINED SCHOOL at 88.6%.
How many other schools are there in Bushbuckridge besides Mathukwane Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Bushbuckridge, including Letshele Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mathukwane Secondary School?
Mathukwane Secondary School reported 314 learners and 10 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 Mathukwane Secondary School?
Yes, Mathukwane 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 Mathukwane Secondary School's matric results like?
Mathukwane Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.7%, in 2025. That's up from 90% in 2023.
Is Mathukwane Secondary School a public or private school?
Mathukwane Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mathukwane Secondary School?
You can call 071 461 2097. It is located at Stand No: B174 - 177 Zoeknog B, Trust Next To Lekedi P School, Bushbuckridge, 1280.
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