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Public high school
Diwiti Secondary School
Marite, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga
Diwiti Secondary School is a public high school in Marite, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 355 learners and 11 educators, about 32.3 learners per educator. That makes it smaller 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, 97.5% of its 40 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
97.5% of the school's 40 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 27 | 20 | 74.1% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 44 | 39 | 88.6% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 40 | 39 | 97.5% | 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 | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 355 |
| Educators (2025) | 11 |
| Learners per educator | 32.3 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 45% of 109 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800035082 |
Address and location
| Street address | Mphenyatsatsi, Bushbuckridge, Bushbuckridge, 1280 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 1264 Bushbuckridge 1280 |
| Suburb / area | Marite |
| 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 Diwiti Secondary School
Is Diwiti Secondary School a public or private school?
Diwiti Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Diwiti 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 Diwiti Secondary School's matric pass rate?
97.5% of its 40 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 74.1%, 2024 88.6%.
How many learners are at Diwiti Secondary School?
355 learners and 11 educators (about 32.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 45% of 109 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Diwiti Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 800035082.
Where is Diwiti Secondary School?
Mphenyatsatsi, Bushbuckridge, Bushbuckridge, 1280. It is in Marite, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. Phone 013 799 1025.
Schools near Diwiti Secondary School
S.H. Nyalungu Primary School
Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga 1.0 km
Nduma Primary School
Dwarsloop, Mpumalanga 1.7 km
Bushbuckridge Secondary School
Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga 1.9 km
92.3% matric 2025Ntsoelemolodi Primary School
Masakeng, Shatale, Mpumalanga 2.7 km
Diphaswa Primary School
Marite, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga 3.2 km
Ntsie Primary School
Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga 3.3 km
Moratiseng Primary School
Boikhutso Village, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga 3.7 km
Ngwaritsane Secondary School
Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga 4.0 km
97.7% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.