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Mzimba Secondary School

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

In Thulamahashe, Mzimba Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 84%.

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

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

413
Learners
18
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, Mzimba 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 Mzimba Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 175 matric candidates from Mzimba Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 84% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202335922061.3%
202432924875.4%
202517514784.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mzimba Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 96.4% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics914953.8%
Mathematical Literacy24211447.1%
Physical Sciences734764.4%
Life Sciences17414281.6%
Agricultural Sciences1196352.9%
Business Studies804353.8%
Economics412561.0%
History28424184.9%
English First Additional Language33131996.4%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

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

  • Masana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mzimba Secondary School, 2,280 compared with 413; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Mzimba Secondary School's 84%.
  • Mashishing Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mzimba Secondary School, 1,972 compared with 413; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96% against Mzimba Secondary School's 84%.
  • Makhosana Manzini High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,946 learners against Mzimba Secondary School's 413; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Mzimba Secondary School's 84%.
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mzimba Secondary School, 1,895 compared with 413; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78% against Mzimba Secondary School's 84%.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mzimba Secondary School, 1,518 compared with 413; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mzimba Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Thulamahashe

Zooming into Thulamahashe, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mzimba Secondary School.

  • Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mzimba Secondary School, 1,405 compared with 413; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 90.5% against Mzimba Secondary School's 84%.
  • Eric Nxumalo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,068 learners against Mzimba Secondary School's 413; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.8% against Mzimba Secondary School's 84%.
  • Bombani Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mzimba Secondary School, 1,042 compared with 413; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Mzimba Secondary School's 84%.
  • Songeni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,032 learners against Mzimba Secondary School's 413; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mzimba Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mpikaniso Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 971 learners against Mzimba Secondary School's 413; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mzimba 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
Allandaleb, Lephong, Bushbuckridge Rural, 1365
Postal
Private Bag X 1337 Thulamahashe 1365
Telephone
072 801 3835
EMIS number
800035167

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mzimba 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 Mzimba Secondary School directly, on 072 801 3835, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mzimba 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 Mzimba Secondary School the best school in Thulamahashe?
On the numbers that are published, Mzimba Secondary School's matric pass rate of 84% is lower than BOMBANI SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL's 93.9%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Thulamahashe besides Mzimba Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Thulamahashe, including Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mzimba Secondary School?
Mzimba Secondary School reported 413 learners and 18 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Mzimba Secondary School?
Yes, Mzimba 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 Mzimba Secondary School's matric results like?
Mzimba Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 84%, in 2025. That's up from 61.3% in 2023.
Is Mzimba Secondary School a public or private school?
Mzimba Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mzimba Secondary School?
You can call 072 801 3835. It is located at Allandaleb, Lephong, Bushbuckridge Rural, 1365.
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