Pensele Primary School
Mashonamini, Mkhuhlu, Mpumalanga 276 m
Public high school
Madzuma High School
Culcutta Trust, Mkhuhlu, Mpumalanga
Madzuma High School is a public high school in Culcutta Trust, Mkhuhlu, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 547 learners and 16 educators, about 34.2 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, 92.4% of its 66 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
92.4% of the school's 66 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 48 | 43 | 89.6% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 77 | 67 | 87.0% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 66 | 61 | 92.4% | 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) | 547 |
| Educators (2025) | 16 |
| Learners per educator | 34.2 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 26% of 109 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800035099 |
Address and location
| Street address | Mashonamini, Calcutta, Mkhuhlu, 1246 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X 3013 Mkhuhlu Mkhuhlu 1246 |
| Suburb / area | Culcutta Trust |
| 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 Madzuma High School
Is Madzuma High School a public or private school?
Madzuma High School is a public high school.
Does Madzuma High 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 Madzuma High School's matric pass rate?
92.4% of its 66 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 89.6%, 2024 87.0%.
How many learners are at Madzuma High School?
547 learners and 16 educators (about 34.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 26% of 109 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Madzuma High School?
Its EMIS number is 800035099.
Where is Madzuma High School?
Mashonamini, Calcutta, Mkhuhlu, 1246. It is in Culcutta Trust, Mkhuhlu, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. Phone 079 572 1208.
Schools near Madzuma High School
Londhindha Primary School
Mkhuhlu, Mpumalanga 1.0 km
Kwetse Lower and Higher Primary School
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Mavimbela Primary School
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Sele Primary School
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Phaphama Lower Primary School
Goromani Village, Mkhuhlu, Mpumalanga 2.3 km
Tamajane Senior Secondary School
Hazyview, Mpumalanga 2.5 km
84.6% matric 2025Chayaza Secondary School
Mkhuhlu, Mpumalanga 2.9 km
78.9% matric 2025Wem School Bushbuckrige
Maviljan Trust, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga 2.9 km
25.0% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.