Public secondary school · Imbuzini, Imbuzini, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Samora Machel Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Samora Machel Secondary School is a public secondary school in Imbuzini. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 145 | 102 | 70.3% |
| 2024 | 85 | 73 | 85.9% |
| 2025 | 85 | 81 | 95.3% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
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.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 41 | 24 | 58.5% |
| Physical Sciences | 41 | 34 | 82.9% |
| Life Sciences | 41 | 34 | 82.9% |
| Accounting | 41 | 19 | 46.3% |
| English First Additional Language | 85 | 82 | 96.5% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.