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Reggie Masuku Secondary School

Public secondary school · Ermelo, Ermelo, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

Reggie Masuku Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Ermelo. Its last matric group achieved a 96.2% pass rate.

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

In Ermelo, Reggie Masuku Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,473
Learners
44
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Reggie Masuku Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Reggie Masuku 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, 209 matric candidates from Reggie Masuku Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 96.2% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202317915586.6%
202419117993.7%
202520920196.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Reggie Masuku Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Geography, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1056662.9%
Mathematical Literacy868295.3%
Physical Sciences757194.7%
Life Sciences757296.0%
Accounting302583.3%
Business Studies11611498.3%
Economics1169985.3%
Geography133133100.0%
English First Additional Language191191100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

5 other schools in Gert Sibande district, for comparison against Reggie Masuku Secondary School.

  • Shapeve Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,881 learners against Reggie Masuku Secondary School's 1,473; is a public primary school, a different phase than Reggie Masuku Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,246 learners against Reggie Masuku Secondary School's 1,473; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.4% against Reggie Masuku Secondary School's 96.2%.
  • New Ermelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Reggie Masuku Secondary School, 2,165 compared with 1,473; is a public primary school, a different phase than Reggie Masuku Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,143 learners against Reggie Masuku Secondary School's 1,473; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Reggie Masuku Secondary School's 96.2%.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Reggie Masuku Secondary School, 2,087 compared with 1,473; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.9% against Reggie Masuku Secondary School's 96.2%.

Ermelo

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

  • New Ermelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Reggie Masuku Secondary School, 2,165 compared with 1,473; is a public primary school, a different phase than Reggie Masuku Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Wesselton Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Reggie Masuku Secondary School, at 1,919 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Reggie Masuku Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ithafa Secondary School is a similar size to Reggie Masuku Secondary School, with 1,860 learners against 1,473; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 70.9% against Reggie Masuku Secondary School's 96.2%.
  • Camden Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Reggie Masuku Secondary School, at 1,528 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Reggie Masuku Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.1% against Reggie Masuku Secondary School's 96.2%.
  • Cebisa Secondary School is a similar size to Reggie Masuku Secondary School, with 1,367 learners against 1,473; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.8% against Reggie Masuku Secondary School's 96.2%.
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
3753 Albert Luthuli Drive, Ermelo, Ermelo, 2350
Postal
2011 Ermelo Ermelo 2350
Telephone
071 433 3002
EMIS number
800028779

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Reggie Masuku 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 Reggie Masuku Secondary School directly, on 071 433 3002, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Reggie Masuku 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 Reggie Masuku Secondary School the best school in Ermelo?
On the numbers that are published, Reggie Masuku Secondary School's 96.2% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of CEBISA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 93.8%.
How many other schools are there in Ermelo besides Reggie Masuku Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Ermelo, including New Ermelo Primary School.
How big are the classes at Reggie Masuku Secondary School?
Reggie Masuku Secondary School reported 1,473 learners and 44 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Reggie Masuku Secondary School?
Yes, Reggie Masuku 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 Reggie Masuku Secondary School's matric results like?
Reggie Masuku Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96.2%, in 2025. That's up from 86.6% in 2023.
Is Reggie Masuku Secondary School a public or private school?
Reggie Masuku Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Reggie Masuku Secondary School?
You can call 071 433 3002. It is located at 3753 Albert Luthuli Drive, Ermelo, Ermelo, 2350.
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