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Mmashadi Secondary School

Public secondary school · Siyabuswa, Siyabuswa, Mpumalanga · Nkangala district (Unknown circuit)

Mmashadi Secondary School is a public secondary school in Siyabuswa. Its most recent matric class posted a 91.3% pass rate.

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

Located in Siyabuswa, Mmashadi Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

737
Learners
19
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Mmashadi Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. 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 Mmashadi Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 127 matric candidates from Mmashadi Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 91.3% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023686798.5%
20241048379.8%
202512711691.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Mmashadi Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics372464.9%
Mathematical Literacy6767100.0%
Physical Sciences332266.7%
Life Sciences615183.6%
Agricultural Sciences2828100.0%
Accounting432455.8%
Business Studies433888.4%
Economics433172.1%
Geography615996.7%
English First Additional Language104104100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nkangala district

Here is how Mmashadi Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Nkangala district.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,928 learners against Mmashadi Secondary School's 737; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mmashadi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mmashadi Secondary School, 1,908 compared with 737; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.6% against Mmashadi Secondary School's 91.3%.
  • Makause Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Mmashadi Secondary School's 737; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mmashadi Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Mmashadi Secondary School's 91.3%.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,862 learners against Mmashadi Secondary School's 737; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mmashadi Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Mmashadi Secondary School's 91.3%.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mmashadi Secondary School, 1,857 compared with 737; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mmashadi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Siyabuswa

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

  • Kabenziwa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mmashadi Secondary School, 1,416 compared with 737; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mmashadi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kwandebele Science Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Mmashadi Secondary School, 1,159 compared with 737; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mmashadi Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.9% against Mmashadi Secondary School's 91.3%.
  • Mareleng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,151 learners against Mmashadi Secondary School's 737; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mmashadi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Makopanong Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mmashadi Secondary School, 1,036 compared with 737; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mmashadi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Sizani Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mmashadi Secondary School, at 848 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mmashadi 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
D5716, , Maganagubuswa, 472
Postal
Private Bag X 4008 Maganagobuswa Siyabuswa 0472
Telephone
013 973 1028
EMIS number
800014712

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mmashadi 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 Mmashadi Secondary School directly, on 013 973 1028, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mmashadi 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 Mmashadi Secondary School the best school in Siyabuswa?
On the numbers that are published, Mmashadi Secondary School's matric pass rate of 91.3% is lower than KWANDEBELE SCIENCE COMBINED SCHOOL's 96.9%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Siyabuswa besides Mmashadi Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Siyabuswa, including Kabenziwa Primary School.
How big are the classes at Mmashadi Secondary School?
Mmashadi Secondary School reported 737 learners and 19 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 Mmashadi Secondary School?
Yes, Mmashadi 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 Mmashadi Secondary School's matric results like?
Mmashadi Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91.3%, in 2025. That's down from 98.5% in 2023.
Is Mmashadi Secondary School a public or private school?
Mmashadi Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mmashadi Secondary School?
You can call 013 973 1028. It is located at D5716, , Maganagubuswa, 472.
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