Public high school

Lomahasha Secondary School

Tekwane, Masibekela, Mpumalanga

Lomahasha Secondary School is a public high school in Tekwane, Masibekela, Mpumalanga, in the Ehlanzeni education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 382 learners and 13 educators, about 29.4 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Mpumalanga (859 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the 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, 95.3% of its 85 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).

Matric (NSC) results

95.3% of the school's 85 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.

YearWrotePassedPass rateMpumalanga
202311359 52.2% 76.9%
20248380 96.4% 84.8%
20258581 95.3% 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 typePublic high school
Phase (DBE)Secondary School
SpecialisationSecondary Subjects
SectorPublic
Quintile1 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesFee-paying
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)382
Educators (2025)13
Learners per educator29.4 (province average 30.2)
Fewer learners per educator than 72% of 125 similar schools
EMIS number800003038
Exam centre number6606016

Address and location

Street address355 D, Masibekela, 1342
Postal addressPo Box 692 Masibekela 1342
Suburb / areaTekwane
TownMasibekela
ProvinceMpumalanga
Education districtEhlanzeni
MunicipalityNkomazi Local Municipality
Ward14

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 Lomahasha Secondary School

Is Lomahasha Secondary School a public or private school?

Lomahasha Secondary School is a public high school.

Does Lomahasha 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 1 school.

What is Lomahasha Secondary School's matric pass rate?

95.3% of its 85 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 52.2%, 2024 96.4%.

How many learners are at Lomahasha Secondary School?

382 learners and 13 educators (about 29.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 72% of 125 similar schools in Mpumalanga.

What is the EMIS number of Lomahasha Secondary School?

Its EMIS number is 800003038. Its exam centre number is 6606016.

Where is Lomahasha Secondary School?

355 D, Masibekela, 1342. It is in Tekwane, Masibekela, Mpumalanga, in the Ehlanzeni education district. Phone 013 782 4650.

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