Public high school

Chief Ampie Mayisa Secondary School

Lebohang T/Ship, Leslie, Mpumalanga

Chief Ampie Mayisa Secondary School is a public high school in Lebohang T/Ship, Leslie, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 648 learners and 49 educators, about 33.6 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Mpumalanga (859 learners). It is a quintile 2 school, meaning it serves the second-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, 73.7% of its 217 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).

Matric (NSC) results

73.7% of the school's 217 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.

YearWrotePassedPass rateMpumalanga
2023202128 63.4% 76.9%
2024201143 71.1% 84.8%
2025217160 73.7% 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 typePublic high school
Phase (DBE)Secondary School
SpecialisationSecondary Subjects
SectorPublic
Quintile2 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesFee-paying
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)1 648
Educators (2025)49
Learners per educator33.6 (province average 30.2)
Fewer learners per educator than 28% of 109 similar schools
EMIS number800009951
Exam centre number6609038

Address and location

Street addressExt 4, Leslie, Lebohang, 2265
Postal addressPo Box 430 Leslie Leslie 2265
Suburb / areaLebohang T/Ship
TownLeslie
ProvinceMpumalanga
Education districtGert Sibande
MunicipalityGovan Mbeki Local Municipality
Ward2

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 Chief Ampie Mayisa Secondary School

Is Chief Ampie Mayisa Secondary School a public or private school?

Chief Ampie Mayisa Secondary School is a public high school.

Does Chief Ampie Mayisa 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 2 school.

What is Chief Ampie Mayisa Secondary School's matric pass rate?

73.7% of its 217 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 63.4%, 2024 71.1%.

How many learners are at Chief Ampie Mayisa Secondary School?

1 648 learners and 49 educators (about 33.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 28% of 109 similar schools in Mpumalanga.

What is the EMIS number of Chief Ampie Mayisa Secondary School?

Its EMIS number is 800009951. Its exam centre number is 6609038.

Where is Chief Ampie Mayisa Secondary School?

Ext 4, Leslie, Lebohang, 2265. It is in Lebohang T/Ship, Leslie, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. Phone 017 683 0237.

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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.