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Ndlamakhosi Secondary School

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

Ndlamakhosi Secondary School is a public secondary school in Bushbuckridge. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 82.6%.

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

Located in Bushbuckridge, Ndlamakhosi Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

446
Learners
15
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Ndlamakhosi Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. 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 Ndlamakhosi Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 46 learners from Ndlamakhosi Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 82.6% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023402972.5%
2024443170.5%
2025463882.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Ndlamakhosi Secondary School offered results across 5 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics442761.4%
Physical Sciences452760.0%
Life Sciences442965.9%
Agricultural Sciences463371.7%
English First Additional Language4848100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

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

  • Masana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,280 learners against Ndlamakhosi Secondary School's 446; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Ndlamakhosi Secondary School's 82.6%.
  • Mashishing Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,972 learners against Ndlamakhosi Secondary School's 446; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96% against Ndlamakhosi Secondary School's 82.6%.
  • Makhosana Manzini High School teaches considerably more learners than Ndlamakhosi Secondary School, 1,946 compared with 446; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Ndlamakhosi Secondary School's 82.6%.
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Ndlamakhosi Secondary School's 446; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78% against Ndlamakhosi Secondary School's 82.6%.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,518 learners against Ndlamakhosi Secondary School's 446; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ndlamakhosi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Bushbuckridge

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

  • Letshele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ndlamakhosi Secondary School, 1,037 compared with 446; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.3% against Ndlamakhosi Secondary School's 82.6%.
  • Moratiseng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 946 learners against Ndlamakhosi Secondary School's 446; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ndlamakhosi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Siboyiye Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Ndlamakhosi Secondary School, 899 compared with 446; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ndlamakhosi Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.6% against Ndlamakhosi Secondary School's 82.6%.
  • M.o. Mashego Lower Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 840 learners against Ndlamakhosi Secondary School's 446; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ndlamakhosi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Marcia Mokoena Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 838 learners against Ndlamakhosi Secondary School's 446; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.5% against Ndlamakhosi Secondary School's 82.6%.
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 No. 44, Orinocco A, Bushbuckridge, 1280
Postal
Private Bag X 9389 Bushbuckridge Bushbuckridge 1280
Telephone
013 777 6418
EMIS number
800034951

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ndlamakhosi 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 Ndlamakhosi Secondary School directly, on 013 777 6418, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ndlamakhosi 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 Ndlamakhosi Secondary School the best school in Bushbuckridge?
On the numbers that are published, Ndlamakhosi Secondary School's matric pass rate of 82.6% is lower than SIBOYIYE COMBINED SCHOOL's 88.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Bushbuckridge besides Ndlamakhosi Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Bushbuckridge, including Letshele Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Ndlamakhosi Secondary School?
Ndlamakhosi Secondary School reported 446 learners and 15 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 Ndlamakhosi Secondary School?
Yes, Ndlamakhosi 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 Ndlamakhosi Secondary School's matric results like?
Ndlamakhosi Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 82.6%, in 2025. That's up from 72.5% in 2023.
Is Ndlamakhosi Secondary School a public or private school?
Ndlamakhosi Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ndlamakhosi Secondary School?
You can call 013 777 6418. It is located at Stand No. 44, Orinocco A, Bushbuckridge, 1280.
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