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Mzangedwa Secondary School

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

Mzangedwa Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Mafemani. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 87.7%.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Mzangedwa Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Mafemani, Mzangedwa Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

447
Learners
13
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Mzangedwa Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q1. 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 Mzangedwa 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, 73 matric candidates from Mzangedwa Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 87.7% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023816884.0%
2024776483.1%
2025736487.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Mzangedwa Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 97.4%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics19631.6%
Mathematical Literacy583662.1%
Physical Sciences11763.6%
Life Sciences191473.7%
Agricultural Sciences191894.7%
History665989.4%
English First Additional Language777597.4%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

Here is how Mzangedwa Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Bohlabela district.

  • Masana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,280 learners against Mzangedwa Secondary School's 447; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Mzangedwa Secondary School's 87.7%.
  • Mashishing Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,972 learners against Mzangedwa Secondary School's 447; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96% against Mzangedwa Secondary School's 87.7%.
  • Makhosana Manzini High School teaches considerably more learners than Mzangedwa Secondary School, 1,946 compared with 447; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Mzangedwa Secondary School's 87.7%.
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Mzangedwa Secondary School's 447; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78% against Mzangedwa Secondary School's 87.7%.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,518 learners against Mzangedwa Secondary School's 447; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mzangedwa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Mafemani

And within Mafemani itself, 1 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Masana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,280 learners against Mzangedwa Secondary School's 447; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Mzangedwa Secondary School's 87.7%.
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 180 Sibambayana Trust, Casteel, Bushbuckridge, 1370
Postal
Private Bag X 10001 Casteel Trust Bushbuckridge 1370
EMIS number
800034950

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mzangedwa Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Mzangedwa Secondary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the Mpumalanga education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Mzangedwa 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 Mzangedwa Secondary School the best school in Mafemani?
On the numbers that are published, Mzangedwa Secondary School's matric pass rate of 87.7% is lower than MASANA SECONDARY SCHOOL's 93.9%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Mafemani besides Mzangedwa Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 1 other schools in and around Mafemani, including Masana Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mzangedwa Secondary School?
Mzangedwa Secondary School reported 447 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Mzangedwa Secondary School?
Yes, Mzangedwa 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 Mzangedwa Secondary School's matric results like?
Mzangedwa Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 87.7%, in 2025. That's up from 84% in 2023.
Is Mzangedwa Secondary School a public or private school?
Mzangedwa Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mzangedwa Secondary School?
It is located at Stand 180 Sibambayana Trust, Casteel, Bushbuckridge, 1370.
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