Skapandoda Mashabiya Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

Skapandoda Mashabiya Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Bushbuckridge. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

324

Learners

Educators

QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Skapandoda Mashabiya 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 Skapandoda Mashabiya Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Of the 48 learners from Skapandoda Mashabiya Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 83.3% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	24	22	91.7%
2024	55	51	92.7%
2025	48	40	83.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Skapandoda Mashabiya Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	17	10	58.8%
Mathematical Literacy	39	38	97.4%
Physical Sciences	17	16	94.1%
Life Sciences	55	36	65.5%
Geography	55	54	98.2%
History	39	38	97.4%
English First Additional Language	55	55	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

Masana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Skapandoda Mashabiya Secondary School, 2,280 compared with 324; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Skapandoda Mashabiya Secondary School's 83.3%.
Mashishing Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Skapandoda Mashabiya Secondary School, 1,972 compared with 324; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96% against Skapandoda Mashabiya Secondary School's 83.3%.
Makhosana Manzini High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,946 learners against Skapandoda Mashabiya Secondary School's 324; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Skapandoda Mashabiya Secondary School's 83.3%.
Shobiyana Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Skapandoda Mashabiya Secondary School, 1,895 compared with 324; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78% against Skapandoda Mashabiya Secondary School's 83.3%.
Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Skapandoda Mashabiya Secondary School, 1,518 compared with 324; is a public primary school, a different phase than Skapandoda Mashabiya Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Bushbuckridge

Letshele Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,037 learners against Skapandoda Mashabiya Secondary School's 324; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.3% against Skapandoda Mashabiya Secondary School's 83.3%.
Moratiseng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Skapandoda Mashabiya Secondary School, 946 compared with 324; is a public primary school, a different phase than Skapandoda Mashabiya Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Siboyiye Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 899 learners against Skapandoda Mashabiya Secondary School's 324; is a public combined school, a different phase than Skapandoda Mashabiya Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.6% against Skapandoda Mashabiya Secondary School's 83.3%.
M.o. Mashego Lower Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Skapandoda Mashabiya Secondary School, 840 compared with 324; is a public primary school, a different phase than Skapandoda Mashabiya Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
Marcia Mokoena Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Skapandoda Mashabiya Secondary School, 838 compared with 324; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.5% against Skapandoda Mashabiya Secondary School's 83.3%.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Stand No 1895, Bushbuckridge, Marite Trust, 1242
Postal: Po Box 1359 Bushbuckridge Bushbuckridge 1280
EMIS number: 800035076

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Skapandoda Mashabiya Secondary School?

No phone number or email is on record for Skapandoda Mashabiya Secondary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the Mpumalanga education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.

How do you apply to Skapandoda Mashabiya 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 Skapandoda Mashabiya Secondary School the best school in Bushbuckridge?

On the numbers that are published, Skapandoda Mashabiya Secondary School's matric pass rate of 83.3% is lower than SIBOYIYE COMBINED SCHOOL's 88.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Bushbuckridge besides Skapandoda Mashabiya Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Bushbuckridge, including Letshele Senior Secondary School.

How big are the classes at Skapandoda Mashabiya Secondary School?

Skapandoda Mashabiya Secondary School reported 324 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Skapandoda Mashabiya Secondary School?

Yes, Skapandoda Mashabiya 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 Skapandoda Mashabiya Secondary School's matric results like?

Skapandoda Mashabiya Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 83.3%, in 2025. That's down from 91.7% in 2023.

Is Skapandoda Mashabiya Secondary School a public or private school?

Skapandoda Mashabiya Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Skapandoda Mashabiya Secondary School?

It is located at Stand No 1895, Bushbuckridge, Marite Trust, 1242.