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Mmasekobe Secondary School

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

In Shatale, Mmasekobe Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 93.5% pass rate.

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

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

297
Learners
10
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, Mmasekobe 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 Mmasekobe Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 46 matric candidates from Mmasekobe Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 93.5% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20233636100.0%
20242828100.0%
2025464393.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mmasekobe Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics15853.3%
Mathematical Literacy1313100.0%
Physical Sciences151386.7%
Life Sciences2828100.0%
Agricultural Sciences2828100.0%
Geography1313100.0%
History2828100.0%
English First Additional Language2828100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

5 other schools in Bohlabela district, for comparison against Mmasekobe Secondary School.

  • Masana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mmasekobe Secondary School, 2,280 compared with 297; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.9% against Mmasekobe Secondary School's 93.5%).
  • Mashishing Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mmasekobe Secondary School, 1,972 compared with 297; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96% against Mmasekobe Secondary School's 93.5%.
  • Makhosana Manzini High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,946 learners against Mmasekobe Secondary School's 297; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.3% against Mmasekobe Secondary School's 93.5%).
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mmasekobe Secondary School, 1,895 compared with 297; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78% against Mmasekobe Secondary School's 93.5%.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mmasekobe Secondary School, 1,518 compared with 297; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mmasekobe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Shatale

Zooming into Shatale, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mmasekobe Secondary School.

  • Sekhukhusa Senior School teaches considerably more learners than Mmasekobe Secondary School, 1,241 compared with 297; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.3% against Mmasekobe Secondary School's 93.5%).
  • Boikhutso Primary-2 School teaches considerably more learners than Mmasekobe Secondary School, 724 compared with 297; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mmasekobe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Mathule Primary-1 School teaches considerably more learners than Mmasekobe Secondary School, 635 compared with 297; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mmasekobe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Farel Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mmasekobe Secondary School, 579 compared with 297; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mmasekobe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Matlalong Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 561 learners against Mmasekobe Secondary School's 297; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mmasekobe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
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
257B London Trust, Thabakgolo, Shatale, 1282
Postal
Po Box 653 Shatale Shatale 1282
Telephone
082 501 0522
EMIS number
800035133

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mmasekobe 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 Mmasekobe Secondary School directly, on 082 501 0522, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mmasekobe 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 Mmasekobe Secondary School the best school in Shatale?
On the numbers that are published, Mmasekobe Secondary School's 93.5% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of SEKHUKHUSA SENIOR SCHOOL at 93.3%.
How many other schools are there in Shatale besides Mmasekobe Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Shatale, including Sekhukhusa Senior School.
How big are the classes at Mmasekobe Secondary School?
Mmasekobe Secondary School reported 297 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Mmasekobe Secondary School?
Yes, Mmasekobe 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 Mmasekobe Secondary School's matric results like?
Mmasekobe Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.5%, in 2025. That's down from 100% in 2023.
Is Mmasekobe Secondary School a public or private school?
Mmasekobe Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mmasekobe Secondary School?
You can call 082 501 0522. It is located at 257B London Trust, Thabakgolo, Shatale, 1282.
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