M.P. Mokoena Primary School
Marite, Hazyview, Mpumalanga 230 m
Public high school
Marcia Mokoena Secondary School
Marite C, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga
Marcia Mokoena Secondary School is a public high school in Marite C, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 838 learners and 23 educators, about 36.4 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, 73.5% of its 117 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
73.5% of the school's 117 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 81 | 43 | 53.1% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 106 | 69 | 65.1% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 117 | 86 | 73.5% | 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 | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 838 |
| Educators (2025) | 23 |
| Learners per educator | 36.4 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 9% of 125 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800035065 |
Address and location
| Street address | Stand No. 1758 Marite C, Marcia Village Maritetrust, Bushbuckridge Rural, 1280 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 1621 Bushbuckridge Bushbuckridge 1280 |
| Suburb / area | Marite C |
| 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 Marcia Mokoena Secondary School
Is Marcia Mokoena Secondary School a public or private school?
Marcia Mokoena Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Marcia Mokoena 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 Marcia Mokoena Secondary School's matric pass rate?
73.5% of its 117 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 53.1%, 2024 65.1%.
How many learners are at Marcia Mokoena Secondary School?
838 learners and 23 educators (about 36.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 9% of 125 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Marcia Mokoena Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 800035065.
Where is Marcia Mokoena Secondary School?
Stand No. 1758 Marite C, Marcia Village Maritetrust, Bushbuckridge Rural, 1280. It is in Marite C, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. Phone 083 549 2873.
Schools near Marcia Mokoena Secondary School
Halemela Secondary School
Marite, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga 1.7 km
72.7% matric 2025Mathupa Lower and Higher Primary School
Ga-Mazakhele, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga 1.8 km
Badlangaye Primary School
Nkanini Trust, Hazyview, Mpumalanga 2.3 km
Madukulushe Lower Primary School
Marite C, Hazyview, Mpumalanga 2.8 km
Mogolane Primary School
Marite, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga 2.9 km
Makorompane Primary School
Marite C, Hazyview, Mpumalanga 2.9 km
Mathipe High School
Marite, Hazyview, Mpumalanga 2.9 km
69.7% matric 2025Malengeza Higher Primary School
Marite, Hazyview, Mpumalanga 3.2 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.