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Public high school
Magabotse Secondary School
Marite, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga
Magabotse 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 691 learners and 21 educators, about 32.9 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as 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, 78.0% of its 100 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
78.0% of the school's 100 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 82 | 63 | 76.8% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 86 | 66 | 76.7% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 100 | 78 | 78.0% | 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) | 691 |
| Educators (2025) | 21 |
| Learners per educator | 32.9 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 39% of 109 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800035083 |
Address and location
| Street address | B35 Matenteng, Bushbuckridge, 1280 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X 9390 Matenteng 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 Magabotse Secondary School
Is Magabotse Secondary School a public or private school?
Magabotse Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Magabotse 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 Magabotse Secondary School's matric pass rate?
78.0% of its 100 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 76.8%, 2024 76.7%.
How many learners are at Magabotse Secondary School?
691 learners and 21 educators (about 32.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 39% of 109 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Magabotse Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 800035083.
Where is Magabotse Secondary School?
B35 Matenteng, Bushbuckridge, 1280. It is in Marite, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. Phone 013 799 0599.
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92.0% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.