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Mawewe High School

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

Mawewe High School is a public secondary school in Thulamahashe. Its last matric group achieved a 77.3% pass rate.

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

Located in Thulamahashe, Mawewe High School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

616
Learners
18
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Mawewe High 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 Mawewe 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 132 learners from Mawewe High School who wrote matric in 2025, 77.3% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023866980.2%
20241137364.6%
202513210277.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

5 other schools in Bohlabela district, for comparison against Mawewe High School.

  • Masana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,280 learners against Mawewe High School's 616; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Mawewe High School's 77.3%.
  • Mashishing Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,972 learners against Mawewe High School's 616; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96% against Mawewe High School's 77.3%.
  • Makhosana Manzini High School teaches considerably more learners than Mawewe High School, 1,946 compared with 616; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Mawewe High School's 77.3%.
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Mawewe High School's 616; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (78% against Mawewe High School's 77.3%).
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,518 learners against Mawewe High School's 616; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mawewe High 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 Mawewe High School's 616; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 90.5% against Mawewe High School's 77.3%.
  • Eric Nxumalo High School teaches considerably more learners than Mawewe High School, 1,068 compared with 616; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.8% against Mawewe High School's 77.3%.
  • Bombani Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,042 learners against Mawewe High School's 616; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Mawewe High School's 77.3%.
  • Songeni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mawewe High School, 1,032 compared with 616; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mawewe High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mpikaniso Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mawewe High School, 971 compared with 616; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mawewe High 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
Dumphries B Trust , Bushbuckridge, Thulamahashe, 1365
Postal
Private Bag X 1346 Thulamahashe Bushbuckridge 1365
EMIS number
800034837

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mawewe High School?
No phone number or email is on record for Mawewe High School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the Mpumalanga education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Mawewe 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 Mawewe High School the best school in Thulamahashe?
On the numbers that are published, Mawewe High School's matric pass rate of 77.3% 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 Mawewe High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Thulamahashe, including Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mawewe High School?
Mawewe High School reported 616 learners and 18 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Mawewe High School?
Yes, Mawewe 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 Mawewe High School's matric results like?
Mawewe High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 77.3%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 80.2% since 2023.
Is Mawewe High School a public or private school?
Mawewe High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mawewe High School?
It is located at Dumphries B Trust , Bushbuckridge, Thulamahashe, 1365.
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