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Samora Machel Secondary School

Public secondary school · Imbuzini, Imbuzini, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Samora Machel Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Imbuzini. Its most recent matric class posted a 95.3% pass rate.

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Samora Machel Secondary School is a public secondary school in Imbuzini. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

579
Learners
26
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, Samora Machel 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 Samora Machel Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Samora Machel Secondary School entered 85 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 95.3% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202314510270.3%
2024857385.9%
2025858195.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Samora Machel Secondary School reported results in 5 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 96.5% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics412458.5%
Physical Sciences413482.9%
Life Sciences413482.9%
Accounting411946.3%
English First Additional Language858296.5%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

Here is how Samora Machel Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Ehlanzeni district.

  • Guduza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,156 learners against Samora Machel Secondary School's 579; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.5% against Samora Machel Secondary School's 95.3%.
  • Njeyeza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Samora Machel Secondary School, 2,008 compared with 579; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.2% against Samora Machel Secondary School's 95.3%.
  • Lekazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Samora Machel Secondary School, 1,879 compared with 579; is a public primary school, a different phase than Samora Machel Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,858 learners against Samora Machel Secondary School's 579; is a public primary school, a different phase than Samora Machel Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,844 learners against Samora Machel Secondary School's 579; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.4% against Samora Machel Secondary School's 95.3%).

Imbuzini

Zooming into Imbuzini, here are 3 other schools to compare against Samora Machel Secondary School.

  • Khula-Mlambo Primary School teaches fewer learners than Samora Machel Secondary School, 336 compared with 579; is a public primary school, a different phase than Samora Machel Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sidloko Primary School teaches fewer learners than Samora Machel Secondary School, 272 compared with 579; is a public primary school, a different phase than Samora Machel Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Ndindindi Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 260 learners against Samora Machel Secondary School's 579; is a public primary school, a different phase than Samora Machel 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
Stand No: 20003, Bhaca Trust, Komatipoort, 1343
Postal
Po Box 419 Imbuzini Komatipoort 1343
Telephone
013 782 0284
EMIS number
800019802

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Samora Machel 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 Samora Machel Secondary School directly, on 013 782 0284, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Samora Machel 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 Samora Machel Secondary School the best school in Imbuzini?
Samora Machel Secondary School's most recent matric pass rate was 95.3%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Imbuzini besides Samora Machel Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 3 other schools in and around Imbuzini, including Khula-Mlambo Primary School.
How big are the classes at Samora Machel Secondary School?
Samora Machel Secondary School reported 579 learners and 26 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 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 Samora Machel Secondary School?
Yes, Samora Machel 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 Samora Machel Secondary School's matric results like?
Samora Machel Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.3%, in 2025. That's up from 70.3% in 2023.
Is Samora Machel Secondary School a public or private school?
Samora Machel Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Samora Machel Secondary School?
You can call 013 782 0284. It is located at Stand No: 20003, Bhaca Trust, Komatipoort, 1343.
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