Timbavati Combined Primary School
Timbavati Trust, Acornhoek, Mpumalanga 133 m
Public high school
Magwagwaza Secondary School
Timbavati Trust, Acornhoek, Mpumalanga
Magwagwaza Secondary School is a public high school in Timbavati Trust, Acornhoek, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 147 learners and 32 educators, about 35.8 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. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 70.6% of its 194 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
70.6% of the school's 194 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 144 | 100 | 69.4% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 183 | 154 | 84.2% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 194 | 137 | 70.6% | 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 |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 147 |
| Educators (2025) | 32 |
| Learners per educator | 35.8 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 13% of 106 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800034971 |
Address and location
| Street address | 14 Timbavati Trust Next To Timbavati Primary School, Acornhoek, Bushbuckridge Rural, 1360 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X X438 Acornhoek 1360 |
| Suburb / area | Timbavati Trust |
| Town | Acornhoek |
| 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 Magwagwaza Secondary School
Is Magwagwaza Secondary School a public or private school?
Magwagwaza Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Magwagwaza 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 Magwagwaza Secondary School's matric pass rate?
70.6% of its 194 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 69.4%, 2024 84.2%.
How many learners are at Magwagwaza Secondary School?
1 147 learners and 32 educators (about 35.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 13% of 106 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Magwagwaza Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 800034971.
Where is Magwagwaza Secondary School?
14 Timbavati Trust Next To Timbavati Primary School, Acornhoek, Bushbuckridge Rural, 1360. It is in Timbavati Trust, Acornhoek, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. Phone 013 795 5295.
Schools near Magwagwaza Secondary School
Acornhoek Academy School
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94.0% matric 2025Wem School - Acornhoek
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66.7% matric 2025Ndabeni H Primary School
Behind Tintswalo Hospital, Acornhoek, Mpumalanga 1.3 km
Mugidi Primary School
Timbavati Trust, Acornhoek, Mpumalanga 1.4 km
Madile Lower Higher Primary School
Arconhoek, Acornhoek, Mpumalanga 1.6 km
Sehlakabje High School
Arconhoek, Acornhoek, Mpumalanga 1.8 km
53.7% matric 2025Shobiyana Senior Secondary School
Acornhoek, Mpumalanga 1.8 km
78.0% matric 2025Powerline Primary School
Arconhoek, Acornhoek, Mpumalanga 2.0 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.