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Public high school
Bonginhlanhla Secondary School
Siyabuswa, Mpumalanga
Bonginhlanhla Secondary School is a public high school in Siyabuswa, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 566 learners and 14 educators, about 40.4 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Mpumalanga (859 learners). It is a quintile 5 school, meaning it serves the wealthiest 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, 68.6% of its 86 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
68.6% of the school's 86 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 49 | 32 | 65.3% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 75 | 43 | 57.3% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 86 | 59 | 68.6% | 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 | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 566 |
| Educators (2025) | 14 |
| Learners per educator | 40.4 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 2% of 46 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800001396 |
| Exam centre number | 6603002 |
Address and location
| Street address | 1418 Siyabuswa 'A', Siyabuswa, Siyabuswa, 472 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 519 Siyabuswa Siyabuswa 0472 |
| Town | Siyabuswa |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Nkangala |
| Municipality | Dr Js Moroka Local Municipality |
| Ward | 3 |
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 Bonginhlanhla Secondary School
Is Bonginhlanhla Secondary School a public or private school?
Bonginhlanhla Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Bonginhlanhla 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 5 school.
What is Bonginhlanhla Secondary School's matric pass rate?
68.6% of its 86 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 65.3%, 2024 57.3%.
How many learners are at Bonginhlanhla Secondary School?
566 learners and 14 educators (about 40.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 2% of 46 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Bonginhlanhla Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 800001396. Its exam centre number is 6603002.
Where is Bonginhlanhla Secondary School?
1418 Siyabuswa 'A', Siyabuswa, Siyabuswa, 472. It is in Siyabuswa, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. Phone 013 973 0421.
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91.3% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.