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Public high school
Bakutswe High School
Bushbuckridge, Hazyview, Mpumalanga
Bakutswe High School is a public high school in Bushbuckridge, Hazyview, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 718 learners and 19 educators, about 37.8 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public high schools in Mpumalanga (859 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 88.9% of its 54 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
88.9% of the school's 54 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 23 | 23 | 100.0% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 75 | 63 | 84.0% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 54 | 48 | 88.9% | 86.4% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Specialisation | Secondary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 718 |
| Educators (2025) | 19 |
| Learners per educator | 37.8 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 6% of 125 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800035049 |
Address and location
| Street address | Stand No 44a Marite West, Bushbuckridge, 1280 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 1032 Hazyview Hazyview 1242 |
| Suburb / area | Bushbuckridge |
| Town | Hazyview |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Bohlabela |
| Municipality | Bushbuckridge Local Municipality |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Mpumalanga open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Bakutswe High School
Is Bakutswe High School a public or private school?
Bakutswe High School is a public high school.
Does Bakutswe High School charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 1 school.
What is Bakutswe High School's matric pass rate?
88.9% of its 54 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 100.0%, 2024 84.0%.
How many learners are at Bakutswe High School?
718 learners and 19 educators (about 37.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 6% of 125 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Bakutswe High School?
Its EMIS number is 800035049.
Where is Bakutswe High School?
Stand No 44a Marite West, Bushbuckridge, 1280. It is in Bushbuckridge, Hazyview, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. Phone 072 325 6271.
Schools near Bakutswe High School
Barney Primary School
Matenteng Village, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga 4.1 km
Magabotse Secondary School
Marite, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga 4.1 km
78.0% matric 2025Pugishe Primary School
Shanghani Hill, Shatale, Mpumalanga 4.3 km
Marcia Mokoena Secondary School
Marite C, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga 5.1 km
73.5% matric 2025Ntsie Primary School
Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga 5.3 km
M.P. Mokoena Primary School
Marite, Hazyview, Mpumalanga 5.3 km
Ngwaritsane Secondary School
Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga 5.4 km
97.7% matric 2025Maviljan Primary School
Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga 5.6 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.