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Nghunghunyana Secondary School

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

Nghunghunyana Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Thulamahashe. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 64.9%.

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

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

553
Learners
15
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Nghunghunyana 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 Nghunghunyana 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 134 learners from Nghunghunyana Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 64.9% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023572543.9%
20241067671.7%
20251348764.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Nghunghunyana Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 95.2% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics51815.7%
Mathematical Literacy634266.7%
Physical Sciences31929.0%
Life Sciences613354.1%
Agricultural Sciences614065.6%
Business Studies503162.0%
Economics441431.8%
English First Additional Language12411895.2%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

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

  • Masana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,280 learners against Nghunghunyana Secondary School's 553; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Nghunghunyana Secondary School's 64.9%.
  • Mashishing Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,972 learners against Nghunghunyana Secondary School's 553; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96% against Nghunghunyana Secondary School's 64.9%.
  • Makhosana Manzini High School teaches considerably more learners than Nghunghunyana Secondary School, 1,946 compared with 553; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Nghunghunyana Secondary School's 64.9%.
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Nghunghunyana Secondary School's 553; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 78% against Nghunghunyana Secondary School's 64.9%.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,518 learners against Nghunghunyana Secondary School's 553; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nghunghunyana Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Thulamahashe

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

  • Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,405 learners against Nghunghunyana Secondary School's 553; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 90.5% against Nghunghunyana Secondary School's 64.9%.
  • Eric Nxumalo High School teaches considerably more learners than Nghunghunyana Secondary School, 1,068 compared with 553; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 73.8% against Nghunghunyana Secondary School's 64.9%.
  • Bombani Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,042 learners against Nghunghunyana Secondary School's 553; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Nghunghunyana Secondary School's 64.9%.
  • Songeni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Nghunghunyana Secondary School, 1,032 compared with 553; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nghunghunyana Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mpikaniso Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Nghunghunyana Secondary School, 971 compared with 553; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nghunghunyana 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
Stand No 394, Newforest, Thulamahashe, 1365
Postal
Private Bag X 1331 Thulamahashe Thulamahashe 1365
EMIS number
800035163

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nghunghunyana Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Nghunghunyana 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 Nghunghunyana 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 Nghunghunyana Secondary School the best school in Thulamahashe?
On the numbers that are published, Nghunghunyana Secondary School's matric pass rate of 64.9% 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 Nghunghunyana Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Thulamahashe, including Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Nghunghunyana Secondary School?
Nghunghunyana Secondary School reported 553 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Nghunghunyana Secondary School?
Yes, Nghunghunyana 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 Nghunghunyana Secondary School's matric results like?
Nghunghunyana Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 64.9%, in 2025. That's up from 43.9% in 2023.
Is Nghunghunyana Secondary School a public or private school?
Nghunghunyana Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nghunghunyana Secondary School?
It is located at Stand No 394, Newforest, Thulamahashe, 1365.
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