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Ubuhle Bolwazi Secondary School

Public secondary school · Lothair, Lothair, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

Ubuhle Bolwazi Secondary School is a public secondary school in Lothair. Its most recent matric class posted a 92.4% pass rate.

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

Located in Lothair, Ubuhle Bolwazi Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

1,058
Learners
30
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Ubuhle Bolwazi Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q1. 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 Ubuhle Bolwazi Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Ubuhle Bolwazi Secondary School entered 145 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 92.4% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202313111386.3%
202415911169.8%
202514513492.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Ubuhle Bolwazi Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 99.4% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics322784.4%
Mathematical Literacy1279070.9%
Physical Sciences322268.8%
Life Sciences796075.9%
Agricultural Sciences323196.9%
Accounting161593.8%
Business Studies805366.3%
Economics161593.8%
Geography473880.9%
History1116760.4%
English First Additional Language15915899.4%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Gert Sibande district with Ubuhle Bolwazi Secondary School.

  • Shapeve Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,881 learners against Ubuhle Bolwazi Secondary School's 1,058; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ubuhle Bolwazi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,246 learners against Ubuhle Bolwazi Secondary School's 1,058; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.4% against Ubuhle Bolwazi Secondary School's 92.4%.
  • New Ermelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ubuhle Bolwazi Secondary School, 2,165 compared with 1,058; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ubuhle Bolwazi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,143 learners against Ubuhle Bolwazi Secondary School's 1,058; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.1% against Ubuhle Bolwazi Secondary School's 92.4%).
  • Kt Twala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ubuhle Bolwazi Secondary School, 2,087 compared with 1,058; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.9% against Ubuhle Bolwazi Secondary School's 92.4%.

Lothair

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

  • Lothair Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ubuhle Bolwazi Secondary School, at 1,065 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ubuhle Bolwazi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • The Gem Combined School is noticeably smaller, with 573 learners against Ubuhle Bolwazi Secondary School's 1,058; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ubuhle Bolwazi Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (92.1% against Ubuhle Bolwazi Secondary School's 92.4%).
  • Primary School Lothair is noticeably smaller, with 267 learners against Ubuhle Bolwazi Secondary School's 1,058; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ubuhle Bolwazi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Clifton Primary School teaches fewer learners than Ubuhle Bolwazi Secondary School, 259 compared with 1,058; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ubuhle Bolwazi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Umpilusi Primary School teaches fewer learners than Ubuhle Bolwazi Secondary School, 226 compared with 1,058; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ubuhle Bolwazi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
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
413 Silindile , Silindile Location, Lothair, 2370
Postal
Po Box 187 Silindile Lothair 2370
Telephone
017 845 3087
EMIS number
800024075

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ubuhle Bolwazi 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 Ubuhle Bolwazi Secondary School directly, on 017 845 3087, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ubuhle Bolwazi Secondary 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 Ubuhle Bolwazi Secondary School the best school in Lothair?
On the numbers that are published, Ubuhle Bolwazi Secondary School's 92.4% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of THE GEM COMBINED SCHOOL at 92.1%.
How many other schools are there in Lothair besides Ubuhle Bolwazi Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 9 other schools in and around Lothair, including Lothair Primary School.
How big are the classes at Ubuhle Bolwazi Secondary School?
Ubuhle Bolwazi Secondary School reported 1,058 learners and 30 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Ubuhle Bolwazi Secondary School?
Yes, Ubuhle Bolwazi 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 Ubuhle Bolwazi Secondary School's matric results like?
Ubuhle Bolwazi Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.4%, in 2025. That's up from 86.3% in 2023.
Is Ubuhle Bolwazi Secondary School a public or private school?
Ubuhle Bolwazi Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ubuhle Bolwazi Secondary School?
You can call 017 845 3087. It is located at 413 Silindile , Silindile Location, Lothair, 2370.
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