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Mbambiso Secondary School

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

In Shongwe Mission, Mbambiso Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 87.3% pass rate.

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

Mbambiso Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Shongwe Mission. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

961
Learners
34
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q1 school, Mbambiso 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 Mbambiso Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 126 learners from Mbambiso Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 87.3% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316512273.9%
202417813676.4%
202512611087.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mbambiso Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 97.8%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1192420.2%
Mathematical Literacy593864.4%
Physical Sciences1195445.4%
Life Sciences17712470.1%
Agricultural Sciences16212074.1%
Accounting161168.8%
Economics161593.8%
Geography1039895.1%
History594169.5%
English First Additional Language17817497.8%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ehlanzeni district with Mbambiso Secondary School.

  • Guduza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,156 learners against Mbambiso Secondary School's 961; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.5% against Mbambiso Secondary School's 87.3%.
  • Njeyeza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mbambiso Secondary School, 2,008 compared with 961; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.2% against Mbambiso Secondary School's 87.3%.
  • Lekazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mbambiso Secondary School, 1,879 compared with 961; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mbambiso Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,858 learners against Mbambiso Secondary School's 961; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mbambiso Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,844 learners against Mbambiso Secondary School's 961; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.4% against Mbambiso Secondary School's 87.3%.

Shongwe Mission

Zooming into Shongwe Mission, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mbambiso Secondary School.

  • Njeyeza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mbambiso Secondary School, 2,008 compared with 961; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.2% against Mbambiso Secondary School's 87.3%.
  • Sabatha Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mbambiso Secondary School, 1,649 compared with 961; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mbambiso Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lovunywa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mbambiso Secondary School, 1,346 compared with 961; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 72.3% against Mbambiso Secondary School's 87.3%.
  • Lugebhuta Secondary School is a similar size to Mbambiso Secondary School, with 1,317 learners against 961; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against Mbambiso Secondary School's 87.3%.
  • Driekoppies Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Mbambiso Secondary School, at 1,305 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mbambiso Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.2% against Mbambiso Secondary School's 87.3%.
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 1048, , Boschfontein, 1335
Postal
Po Box 905 Shongwe Mission 1331
Telephone
013 785 1393
EMIS number
800013649

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mbambiso 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 Mbambiso Secondary School directly, on 013 785 1393, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mbambiso 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 Mbambiso Secondary School the best school in Shongwe Mission?
On the numbers that are published, Mbambiso Secondary School's matric pass rate of 87.3% is lower than LUGEBHUTA SECONDARY SCHOOL's 93.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Shongwe Mission besides Mbambiso Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Shongwe Mission, including Njeyeza Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mbambiso Secondary School?
Mbambiso Secondary School reported 961 learners and 34 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Mbambiso Secondary School?
Yes, Mbambiso 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 Mbambiso Secondary School's matric results like?
Mbambiso Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 87.3%, in 2025. That's up from 73.9% in 2023.
Is Mbambiso Secondary School a public or private school?
Mbambiso Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mbambiso Secondary School?
You can call 013 785 1393. It is located at Stand 1048, , Boschfontein, 1335.
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