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Public high school
Bonginsimbi Comprehensive School
Ackerville, Witbank, Mpumalanga
Bonginsimbi Comprehensive School is a public high school in Ackerville, Witbank, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school with a dinaledi specialisation. In 2025 it had 998 learners and 36 educators, about 27.7 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 4 school, meaning it serves the second-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, 97.6% of its 85 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
97.6% of the school's 85 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 99 | 82 | 82.8% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 71 | 62 | 87.3% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 85 | 83 | 97.6% | 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 | Dinaledi |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 998 |
| Educators (2025) | 36 |
| Learners per educator | 27.7 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 81% of 59 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800001412 |
| Exam centre number | 6610008 |
Address and location
| Street address | 4052 Thys Jonker Street, Ackerville, Emalahleni, 1039 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 846 Ackerville Emalahleni 1039 |
| Suburb / area | Ackerville |
| Town | Witbank |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Nkangala |
| Municipality | Emalahleni Local Municipality |
| Ward | 11 |
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 Bonginsimbi Comprehensive School
Is Bonginsimbi Comprehensive School a public or private school?
Bonginsimbi Comprehensive School is a public high school.
Does Bonginsimbi Comprehensive 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 4 school.
What is Bonginsimbi Comprehensive School's matric pass rate?
97.6% of its 85 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 82.8%, 2024 87.3%.
How many learners are at Bonginsimbi Comprehensive School?
998 learners and 36 educators (about 27.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 81% of 59 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Bonginsimbi Comprehensive School?
Its EMIS number is 800001412. Its exam centre number is 6610008.
Where is Bonginsimbi Comprehensive School?
4052 Thys Jonker Street, Ackerville, Emalahleni, 1039. It is in Ackerville, Witbank, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. Phone 013 699 1191.
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Nkonjane Primary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.