Kgwaditiba Primary School
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Public high school
Mahashe Secondary School
Kgapamadi Village, Acornhoek, Mpumalanga
Mahashe Secondary School is a public high school in Kgapamadi Village, Acornhoek, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 751 learners and 25 educators, about 30 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 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, 76.4% of its 110 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
76.4% of the school's 110 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 98 | 62 | 63.3% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 116 | 82 | 70.7% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 110 | 84 | 76.4% | 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 | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 751 |
| Educators (2025) | 25 |
| Learners per educator | 30 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 68% of 125 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800034972 |
Address and location
| Street address | R40 Road To Klaserie, Plaza View, Acornhoek, 1360 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X 485 Acornhoek Acornhoek 1360 |
| Suburb / area | Kgapamadi Village |
| 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 Mahashe Secondary School
Is Mahashe Secondary School a public or private school?
Mahashe Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Mahashe 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 Mahashe Secondary School's matric pass rate?
76.4% of its 110 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 63.3%, 2024 70.7%.
How many learners are at Mahashe Secondary School?
751 learners and 25 educators (about 30 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 68% of 125 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Mahashe Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 800034972.
Where is Mahashe Secondary School?
R40 Road To Klaserie, Plaza View, Acornhoek, 1360. It is in Kgapamadi Village, Acornhoek, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. Phone 072 688 0634.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.