Hokisa Primary School
Cunning Moore A Trust, Mkhuhlu, Mpumalanga 302 m
Public high school
James Khosa Senior Secondary School
Cunning Moore A, Mkhuhlu, Mpumalanga
James Khosa Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Cunning Moore A, Mkhuhlu, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 230 learners and 33 educators, about 37.3 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, 86.2% of its 289 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
86.2% of the school's 289 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 201 | 173 | 86.1% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 266 | 236 | 88.7% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 289 | 249 | 86.2% | 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) | 1 230 |
| Educators (2025) | 33 |
| Learners per educator | 37.3 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 8% of 109 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800034996 |
Address and location
| Street address | 99 Cunningmoreatrust, Mkhuhlu, Bushbuckridge Rural, 1246 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X 3014 Hazyview Mkhuhlu 1246 |
| Suburb / area | Cunning Moore A |
| Town | Mkhuhlu |
| 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 James Khosa Senior Secondary School
Is James Khosa Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
James Khosa Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does James Khosa Senior 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 James Khosa Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
86.2% of its 289 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 86.1%, 2024 88.7%.
How many learners are at James Khosa Senior Secondary School?
1 230 learners and 33 educators (about 37.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 8% of 109 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of James Khosa Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 800034996.
Where is James Khosa Senior Secondary School?
99 Cunningmoreatrust, Mkhuhlu, Bushbuckridge Rural, 1246. It is in Cunning Moore A, Mkhuhlu, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. Phone 082 819 4845.
Schools near James Khosa Senior Secondary School
Mhlava-Khosa Primary School
Cunning Moore, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga 1.5 km
Cunningmoore Primary School
Cunning Moore, Legogwe, Mpumalanga 1.5 km
Ntshoenyane Primary School
Thusanang, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga 1.6 km
Mogoroshi Secondary School
Oakly, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga 2.0 km
92.0% matric 2025Oakley Higher Primary School
Oakly Trust, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga 2.1 km
Shanke Senior Secondary School
Legogwe, Mkhuhlu, Mpumalanga 2.3 km
86.0% matric 2025Hoyohoyo Senior Secondary School
Cunning Moore A, Mkhuhlu, Mpumalanga 2.3 km
62.3% matric 2025Plaatjie Lower and Higher Primary School
Oakly Trust, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga 2.8 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.