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Public high school
Ben W Mashego Secondary School
Zoeknog, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga
Ben W Mashego Secondary School is a public high school in Zoeknog, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 179 learners and 10 educators, about 17.9 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than 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, 93.8% of its 32 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
93.8% of the school's 32 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 21 | 18 | 85.7% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 20 | 20 | 100.0% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 32 | 30 | 93.8% | 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) | 179 |
| Educators (2025) | 10 |
| Learners per educator | 17.9 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 96% of 125 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800034881 |
Address and location
| Street address | Stand No 40073, Zoeknog, Bushbuckridge, 1280 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X 9386 Bushbuckridge Bushbuckridge 1280 |
| Suburb / area | Zoeknog |
| Town | Bushbuckridge |
| 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 Ben W Mashego Secondary School
Is Ben W Mashego Secondary School a public or private school?
Ben W Mashego Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Ben W Mashego Secondary 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 Ben W Mashego Secondary School's matric pass rate?
93.8% of its 32 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 85.7%, 2024 100.0%.
How many learners are at Ben W Mashego Secondary School?
179 learners and 10 educators (about 17.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 96% of 125 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Ben W Mashego Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 800034881.
Where is Ben W Mashego Secondary School?
Stand No 40073, Zoeknog, Bushbuckridge, 1280. It is in Zoeknog, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. Phone 082 517 1679.
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