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Mkhweyantaba High School

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

Mkhweyantaba High School is a public secondary school in Bushbuckridge. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 91.2%.

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

Located in Bushbuckridge, Mkhweyantaba High School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

685
Learners
28
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Mkhweyantaba High 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 Mkhweyantaba High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 68 matric candidates from Mkhweyantaba High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 91.2% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023985758.2%
20241067066.0%
2025686291.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Mkhweyantaba High School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Business Studies, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics25520.0%
Mathematical Literacy814251.9%
Physical Sciences25832.0%
Life Sciences251664.0%
Agricultural Sciences252184.0%
Business Studies77100.0%
Economics77100.0%
Geography252496.0%
History743952.7%
English First Additional Language106106100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

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

  • Masana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,280 learners against Mkhweyantaba High School's 685; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Mkhweyantaba High School's 91.2%.
  • Mashishing Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,972 learners against Mkhweyantaba High School's 685; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96% against Mkhweyantaba High School's 91.2%.
  • Makhosana Manzini High School teaches considerably more learners than Mkhweyantaba High School, 1,946 compared with 685; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Mkhweyantaba High School's 91.2%.
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Mkhweyantaba High School's 685; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78% against Mkhweyantaba High School's 91.2%.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,518 learners against Mkhweyantaba High School's 685; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mkhweyantaba High 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 Mkhweyantaba High School, 1,037 compared with 685; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.3% against Mkhweyantaba High School's 91.2%.
  • Moratiseng Primary School is a similar size to Mkhweyantaba High School, with 946 learners against 685; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mkhweyantaba High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Siboyiye Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Mkhweyantaba High School, at 899 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mkhweyantaba High School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.6% against Mkhweyantaba High School's 91.2%.
  • M.o. Mashego Lower Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mkhweyantaba High School, at 840 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mkhweyantaba High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Marcia Mokoena Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mkhweyantaba High School, at 838 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.5% against Mkhweyantaba High School's 91.2%.
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. 1462, Bushbuckridge, Bushbuckridge, 1280
Postal
Po Box 1432 Bushbuckridge Bushbuckridge 1280
Telephone
013 777 6308
EMIS number
800034947

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mkhweyantaba High 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 Mkhweyantaba High School directly, on 013 777 6308, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mkhweyantaba 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 Mkhweyantaba High School the best school in Bushbuckridge?
On the numbers that are published, Mkhweyantaba High School's 91.2% 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 Mkhweyantaba High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Bushbuckridge, including Letshele Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mkhweyantaba High School?
Mkhweyantaba High School reported 685 learners and 28 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Mkhweyantaba High School?
Yes, Mkhweyantaba 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 Mkhweyantaba High School's matric results like?
Mkhweyantaba High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91.2%, in 2025. That's up from 58.2% in 2023.
Is Mkhweyantaba High School a public or private school?
Mkhweyantaba High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mkhweyantaba High School?
You can call 013 777 6308. It is located at Stand No. 1462, Bushbuckridge, Bushbuckridge, 1280.
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