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Public high school
Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School
Thulamashe, Thulamahashe, Mpumalanga
Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School is a public high school in Thulamashe, Thulamahashe, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 405 learners and 54 educators, about 26 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Mpumalanga (859 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 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. In the 2025 matric exams, 90.5% of its 210 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
90.5% of the school's 210 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 306 | 229 | 74.8% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 275 | 225 | 81.8% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 210 | 190 | 90.5% | 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 | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Learners (2025) | 1 405 |
| Educators (2025) | 54 |
| Learners per educator | 26 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 84% of 106 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800035157 |
Address and location
| Street address | A1708, Thulamahashe, 1365 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X 1335 Thulamahashe Bushbuckridge 1365 |
| Suburb / area | Thulamashe |
| Town | Thulamahashe |
| 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 Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School
Is Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School a public or private school?
Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Mafemani Nxumalo 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 3 school.
What is Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School's matric pass rate?
90.5% of its 210 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 74.8%, 2024 81.8%.
How many learners are at Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School?
1 405 learners and 54 educators (about 26 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 84% of 106 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 800035157.
Where is Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School?
A1708, Thulamahashe, 1365. It is in Thulamashe, Thulamahashe, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. Phone 013 773 0002.
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