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Sekhukhusa Senior School

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

Sekhukhusa Senior School is a public secondary school in Shatale. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 93.3%.

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

Located in Shatale, Sekhukhusa Senior School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,241
Learners
36
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Sekhukhusa Senior School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. 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 Sekhukhusa Senior School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Sekhukhusa Senior School entered 135 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 93.3% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202315012080.0%
202416914485.2%
202513512693.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Sekhukhusa Senior School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics644976.6%
Mathematical Literacy1058681.9%
Physical Sciences613252.5%
Life Sciences1499161.1%
Agricultural Sciences14910167.8%
Accounting14964.3%
Business Studies201470.0%
Economics201890.0%
History948388.3%
English First Additional Language169169100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Bohlabela district with Sekhukhusa Senior School.

  • Masana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,280 learners against Sekhukhusa Senior School's 1,241; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.9% against Sekhukhusa Senior School's 93.3%).
  • Mashishing Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,972 learners against Sekhukhusa Senior School's 1,241; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96% against Sekhukhusa Senior School's 93.3%.
  • Makhosana Manzini High School teaches considerably more learners than Sekhukhusa Senior School, 1,946 compared with 1,241; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.3% against Sekhukhusa Senior School's 93.3%).
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Sekhukhusa Senior School's 1,241; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78% against Sekhukhusa Senior School's 93.3%.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School is a similar size to Sekhukhusa Senior School, with 1,518 learners against 1,241; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sekhukhusa Senior School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Shatale

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

  • Boikhutso Primary-2 School teaches fewer learners than Sekhukhusa Senior School, 724 compared with 1,241; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sekhukhusa Senior School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Mathule Primary-1 School teaches fewer learners than Sekhukhusa Senior School, 635 compared with 1,241; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sekhukhusa Senior School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Farel Primary School teaches fewer learners than Sekhukhusa Senior School, 579 compared with 1,241; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sekhukhusa Senior School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Matlalong Primary School teaches fewer learners than Sekhukhusa Senior School, 561 compared with 1,241; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sekhukhusa Senior School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Lehlasedi High School teaches fewer learners than Sekhukhusa Senior School, 514 compared with 1,241; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.9% against Sekhukhusa Senior School's 93.3%.
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
Main Road To Shatale Township Stand No 900, Bushbuckridge, Bushbuckridge, 1282
Postal
Private Bag X 8010 Bushbuckridge Shatale 1282
Telephone
083 749 2558
EMIS number
800035143

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sekhukhusa Senior 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 Sekhukhusa Senior School directly, on 083 749 2558, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sekhukhusa Senior 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 Sekhukhusa Senior School the best school in Shatale?
On the numbers that are published, Sekhukhusa Senior School's matric pass rate of 93.3% is lower than LEHLASEDI HIGH SCHOOL's 95.9%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Shatale besides Sekhukhusa Senior School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Shatale, including Boikhutso Primary-2 School.
How big are the classes at Sekhukhusa Senior School?
Sekhukhusa Senior School reported 1,241 learners and 36 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Sekhukhusa Senior School?
Yes, Sekhukhusa Senior 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 Sekhukhusa Senior School's matric results like?
Sekhukhusa Senior School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.3%, in 2025. That's up from 80% in 2023.
Is Sekhukhusa Senior School a public or private school?
Sekhukhusa Senior School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sekhukhusa Senior School?
You can call 083 749 2558. It is located at Main Road To Shatale Township Stand No 900, Bushbuckridge, Bushbuckridge, 1282.
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