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Public high school
Magotshwa Secondary School
Dundonald, Mpuluzi, Mpumalanga
Magotshwa Secondary School is a public high school in Dundonald, Mpuluzi, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 468 learners and 14 educators, about 33.4 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, all 110 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
Every one of the school's 110 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 60 | 60 | 100.0% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 86 | 86 | 100.0% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 110 | 110 | 100.0% | 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 | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 468 |
| Educators (2025) | 14 |
| Learners per educator | 33.4 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 29% of 125 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800011544 |
| Exam centre number | 6601037 |
Address and location
| Street address | E1043 Swallownest, Swallownest, Swallownest, 2340 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 310 Mpuluzi Mpuluzi 2335 |
| Suburb / area | Dundonald |
| Town | Mpuluzi |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Gert Sibande |
| Municipality | Albert Luthuli Local Municipality |
| Ward | 6 |
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 Magotshwa Secondary School
Is Magotshwa Secondary School a public or private school?
Magotshwa Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Magotshwa 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 Magotshwa Secondary School's matric pass rate?
100.0% of its 110 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 100.0%, 2024 100.0%.
How many learners are at Magotshwa Secondary School?
468 learners and 14 educators (about 33.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 29% of 125 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Magotshwa Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 800011544. Its exam centre number is 6601037.
Where is Magotshwa Secondary School?
E1043 Swallownest, Swallownest, Swallownest, 2340. It is in Dundonald, Mpuluzi, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. Phone 017 881 9917.
Schools near Magotshwa Secondary School
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Tsatselani Primary School
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Mbalenhle Secondary School
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93.8% matric 2025Lusushwana Secondary School
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Robinsdale, Mpuluzi, Mpumalanga 3.4 km
Mlambongwane Primary School
Slovo Village, Mpuluzi, Mpumalanga 3.4 km
Tsembekani Primary School
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Vulingcondvo School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.