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Bushbuckridge Secondary School
Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga
Bushbuckridge Secondary School is a public high school in Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 682 learners and 27 educators, about 25.3 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Mpumalanga (859 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 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, 92.3% of its 78 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
92.3% of the school's 78 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 122 | 89 | 73.0% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 51 | 51 | 100.0% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 78 | 72 | 92.3% | 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 | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 682 |
| Educators (2025) | 27 |
| Learners per educator | 25.3 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 88% of 106 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800035079 |
Address and location
| Street address | Stand No 174, Collegeview, Bushbuckridge, 1280 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 1968 Collegeview Bushbuckridge 1280 |
| 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 Bushbuckridge Secondary School
Is Bushbuckridge Secondary School a public or private school?
Bushbuckridge Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Bushbuckridge 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 3 school.
What is Bushbuckridge Secondary School's matric pass rate?
92.3% of its 78 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 73.0%, 2024 100.0%.
How many learners are at Bushbuckridge Secondary School?
682 learners and 27 educators (about 25.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 88% of 106 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Bushbuckridge Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 800035079.
Where is Bushbuckridge Secondary School?
Stand No 174, Collegeview, Bushbuckridge, 1280. It is in Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. Phone 013 799 6038.
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78.0% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.