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Mayflower Secondary School

Public secondary school, dinaledi specialisation · Mpuluzi, Mpuluzi, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

Mayflower Secondary School is a public secondary school in Mpuluzi. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 93.5%.

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

Located in Mpuluzi, Mayflower Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

889
Learners
24
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Dinaledi
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Mayflower Secondary School entered 139 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 93.5% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231089991.7%
202412912496.1%
202513913093.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Mayflower Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Life Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics545092.6%
Mathematical Literacy757296.0%
Physical Sciences544888.9%
Life Sciences5656100.0%
Agricultural Sciences906471.1%
History737197.3%
English First Additional Language129129100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

5 other schools in Gert Sibande district, for comparison against Mayflower Secondary School.

  • Shapeve Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,881 learners against Mayflower Secondary School's 889; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mayflower Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,246 learners against Mayflower Secondary School's 889; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.4% against Mayflower Secondary School's 93.5%.
  • New Ermelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mayflower Secondary School, 2,165 compared with 889; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mayflower Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,143 learners against Mayflower Secondary School's 889; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Mayflower Secondary School's 93.5%.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mayflower Secondary School, 2,087 compared with 889; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.9% against Mayflower Secondary School's 93.5%.

Mpuluzi

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

  • Mp Magagula Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mayflower Secondary School, at 1,222 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.7% against Mayflower Secondary School's 93.5%.
  • Tisiteni Primary School is a similar size to Mayflower Secondary School, with 971 learners against 889; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mayflower Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Lilanga Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mayflower Secondary School, at 915 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84% against Mayflower Secondary School's 93.5%.
  • Rev Sa Nkosi Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mayflower Secondary School, at 866 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.8% against Mayflower Secondary School's 93.5%.
  • Khutsala Primary School is a similar size to Mayflower Secondary School, with 799 learners against 889; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mayflower 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
D281, Mpuluzi, Mayflower, 2335
Postal
Po Box 450 Mayflower Mpuluzi 2335
Telephone
071 694 4832
EMIS number
800013557

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mayflower 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 Mayflower Secondary School directly, on 071 694 4832, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mayflower 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 Mayflower Secondary School the best school in Mpuluzi?
On the numbers that are published, Mayflower Secondary School's matric pass rate of 93.5% is lower than REV SA NKOSI SECONDARY SCHOOL's 97.8%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Mpuluzi besides Mayflower Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mpuluzi, including Mp Magagula Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mayflower Secondary School?
Mayflower Secondary School reported 889 learners and 24 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 Mayflower Secondary School?
Yes, Mayflower 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 Mayflower Secondary School's matric results like?
Mayflower Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.5%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 91.7% since 2023.
Is Mayflower Secondary School a public or private school?
Mayflower Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mayflower Secondary School?
You can call 071 694 4832. It is located at D281, Mpuluzi, Mayflower, 2335.
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