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Shanke Senior Secondary School

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

In Legogwe, Mkhuhlu, Shanke Senior Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 86%.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Shanke Senior Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Shanke Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Legogwe, Mkhuhlu. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

1,129
Learners
41
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q2 school, Shanke Senior 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 Shanke Senior Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 214 learners from Shanke Senior Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 86% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202325014256.8%
202422016976.8%
202521418486.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Shanke Senior Secondary School reported results in 6 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics22013561.4%
Physical Sciences22014565.9%
Life Sciences22019588.6%
Agricultural Sciences19418595.4%
Accounting261246.2%
English First Additional Language220220100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

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

  • Masana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Shanke Senior Secondary School, 2,280 compared with 1,129; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Shanke Senior Secondary School's 86%.
  • Mashishing Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Shanke Senior Secondary School, 1,972 compared with 1,129; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96% against Shanke Senior Secondary School's 86%.
  • Makhosana Manzini High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,946 learners against Shanke Senior Secondary School's 1,129; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Shanke Senior Secondary School's 86%.
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Shanke Senior Secondary School, 1,895 compared with 1,129; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78% against Shanke Senior Secondary School's 86%.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Shanke Senior Secondary School, at 1,518 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Shanke Senior Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Mkhuhlu

Zooming into Mkhuhlu, here are 5 other schools to compare against Shanke Senior Secondary School.

  • Makhosana Manzini High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,946 learners against Shanke Senior Secondary School's 1,129; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Shanke Senior Secondary School's 86%.
  • Mvuyazi Primary School is a similar size to Shanke Senior Secondary School, with 1,501 learners against 1,129; is a public primary school, a different phase than Shanke Senior Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Mapaleni Higher Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Shanke Senior Secondary School, at 1,441 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Shanke Senior Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Dumisani High School sits in roughly the same size range as Shanke Senior Secondary School, at 1,389 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.8% against Shanke Senior Secondary School's 86%.
  • Thulani Primary School is a similar size to Shanke Senior Secondary School, with 1,337 learners against 1,129; is a public primary school, a different phase than Shanke Senior Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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
Nexttomathibelatribalauthority, Oakleytrust, Bushbuckridge Rural, 1246
Postal
Private Bag X 3018 Mkhuhlu 1246
Telephone
013 708 1309
EMIS number
800035017

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Shanke Senior 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 Shanke Senior Secondary School directly, on 013 708 1309, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Shanke Senior 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 Shanke Senior Secondary School the best school in Mkhuhlu?
On the numbers that are published, Shanke Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate of 86% is lower than DUMISANI HIGH SCHOOL's 95.8%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Mkhuhlu besides Shanke Senior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mkhuhlu, including Makhosana Manzini High School.
How big are the classes at Shanke Senior Secondary School?
Shanke Senior Secondary School reported 1,129 learners and 41 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Shanke Senior Secondary School?
Yes, Shanke Senior 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 Shanke Senior Secondary School's matric results like?
Shanke Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86%, in 2025. That's up from 56.8% in 2023.
Is Shanke Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Shanke Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Shanke Senior Secondary School?
You can call 013 708 1309. It is located at Nexttomathibelatribalauthority, Oakleytrust, Bushbuckridge Rural, 1246.
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