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N.p. Mathabela Secondary School

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

Welcome to N.p. Mathabela Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Acornhoek. Its last matric group achieved a 74.8% pass rate.

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about N.p. Mathabela Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

N.p. Mathabela Secondary School is a public secondary school in Acornhoek. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

1,093
Learners
29
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q2 school, N.p. Mathabela 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 N.p. Mathabela Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 123 learners from N.p. Mathabela Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 74.8% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023847083.3%
2024777597.4%
20251239274.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

N.p. Mathabela Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics322165.6%
Mathematical Literacy4545100.0%
Physical Sciences322062.5%
Life Sciences636095.2%
Agricultural Sciences5656100.0%
Accounting211571.4%
Business Studies1414100.0%
Economics141392.9%
Geography312890.3%
English First Additional Language7777100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

5 other schools in Bohlabela district, for comparison against N.p. Mathabela Secondary School.

  • Masana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than N.p. Mathabela Secondary School, 2,280 compared with 1,093; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against N.p. Mathabela Secondary School's 74.8%.
  • Mashishing Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than N.p. Mathabela Secondary School, 1,972 compared with 1,093; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96% against N.p. Mathabela Secondary School's 74.8%.
  • Makhosana Manzini High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,946 learners against N.p. Mathabela Secondary School's 1,093; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against N.p. Mathabela Secondary School's 74.8%.
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than N.p. Mathabela Secondary School, 1,895 compared with 1,093; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 78% against N.p. Mathabela Secondary School's 74.8%.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as N.p. Mathabela Secondary School, at 1,518 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than N.p. Mathabela Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Acornhoek

Zooming into Acornhoek, here are 5 other schools to compare against N.p. Mathabela Secondary School.

  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than N.p. Mathabela Secondary School, 1,895 compared with 1,093; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 78% against N.p. Mathabela Secondary School's 74.8%.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as N.p. Mathabela Secondary School, at 1,518 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than N.p. Mathabela Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Jameyana Higher Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as N.p. Mathabela Secondary School, at 1,320 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than N.p. Mathabela Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Lekete High School is a similar size to N.p. Mathabela Secondary School, with 1,256 learners against 1,093; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (74.6% against N.p. Mathabela Secondary School's 74.8%).
  • Phendulane Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as N.p. Mathabela Secondary School, at 1,174 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (73% against N.p. Mathabela Secondary School's 74.8%).
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
Mapaleng Greenvalley Trust, Acornhoek, Acornhoek, 1360
Postal
Po Box 195 Acornhoek Acornhoek 1360
Telephone
13832105256
EMIS number
800034873
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at N.p. Mathabela 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 N.p. Mathabela Secondary School directly, on 13832105256, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to N.p. Mathabela 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 N.p. Mathabela Secondary School the best school in Acornhoek?
On the numbers that are published, N.p. Mathabela Secondary School's matric pass rate of 74.8% is lower than SHOBIYANA SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL's 78%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Acornhoek besides N.p. Mathabela Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Acornhoek, including Shobiyana Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at N.p. Mathabela Secondary School?
N.p. Mathabela Secondary School reported 1,093 learners and 29 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 N.p. Mathabela Secondary School?
Yes, N.p. Mathabela 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 N.p. Mathabela Secondary School's matric results like?
N.p. Mathabela Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 74.8%, in 2025. That's down from 83.3% in 2023.
Is N.p. Mathabela Secondary School a public or private school?
N.p. Mathabela Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact N.p. Mathabela Secondary School?
You can call 13832105256. It is located at Mapaleng Greenvalley Trust, Acornhoek, Acornhoek, 1360.
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