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Mayibuye Secondary School

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

In Kanyamazane, Mayibuye Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 77.4% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Mayibuye Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Mayibuye Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Kanyamazane. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

1,380
Learners
37
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Mayibuye Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Mayibuye Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 124 matric candidates from Mayibuye Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 77.4% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231269373.8%
2024957781.1%
20251249677.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mayibuye Secondary School reported results in 11 of these subjects. Agricultural Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics331648.5%
Mathematical Literacy626096.8%
Physical Sciences311548.4%
Life Sciences675176.1%
Agricultural Sciences4949100.0%
Accounting181266.7%
Business Studies1818100.0%
Economics1818100.0%
Geography625690.3%
History1010100.0%
English First Additional Language9595100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

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

  • Guduza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,156 learners against Mayibuye Secondary School's 1,380; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.5% against Mayibuye Secondary School's 77.4%.
  • Njeyeza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mayibuye Secondary School, 2,008 compared with 1,380; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.2% against Mayibuye Secondary School's 77.4%.
  • Lekazi Primary School is a similar size to Mayibuye Secondary School, with 1,879 learners against 1,380; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mayibuye Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mayibuye Secondary School, at 1,858 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mayibuye Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School is a similar size to Mayibuye Secondary School, with 1,844 learners against 1,380; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.4% against Mayibuye Secondary School's 77.4%.

Kanyamazane

Zooming into Kanyamazane, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mayibuye Secondary School.

  • Lekazi Primary School is a similar size to Mayibuye Secondary School, with 1,879 learners against 1,380; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mayibuye Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Sitintile Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mayibuye Secondary School, at 1,443 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75% against Mayibuye Secondary School's 77.4%.
  • Vulamasango Primary School is a similar size to Mayibuye Secondary School, with 1,426 learners against 1,380; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mayibuye Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Somcuba Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mayibuye Secondary School, at 1,417 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mayibuye Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Hillaria Mthethwa Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mayibuye Secondary School, at 1,391 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Mayibuye Secondary School's 77.4%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Stand No. 7S, Daantjie, Daantjie, 1216
Postal
Private Bag X X1012 Kanyamazane Nelspruit 1214
Telephone
013 794 7043
EMIS number
800013565

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mayibuye 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 Mayibuye Secondary School directly, on 013 794 7043, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mayibuye Secondary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Mayibuye Secondary School the best school in Kanyamazane?
On the numbers that are published, Mayibuye Secondary School's matric pass rate of 77.4% is lower than HILLARIA MTHETHWA SECONDARY SCHOOL's 93.9%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Kanyamazane besides Mayibuye Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kanyamazane, including Lekazi Primary School.
How big are the classes at Mayibuye Secondary School?
Mayibuye Secondary School reported 1,380 learners and 37 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 Mayibuye Secondary School?
Yes, Mayibuye 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 Mayibuye Secondary School's matric results like?
Mayibuye Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 77.4%, in 2025. That's up from 73.8% in 2023.
Is Mayibuye Secondary School a public or private school?
Mayibuye Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mayibuye Secondary School?
You can call 013 794 7043. It is located at Stand No. 7S, Daantjie, Daantjie, 1216.
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