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Public high school
Mbambiso Secondary School
Boschfontein Trust, Shongwe Mission, Mpumalanga
Mbambiso Secondary School is a public high school in Boschfontein Trust, Shongwe Mission, Mpumalanga, in the Ehlanzeni education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 961 learners and 34 educators, about 28.3 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, 87.3% of its 126 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
87.3% of the school's 126 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 165 | 122 | 73.9% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 178 | 136 | 76.4% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 126 | 110 | 87.3% | 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) | 961 |
| Educators (2025) | 34 |
| Learners per educator | 28.3 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 77% of 125 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800013649 |
| Exam centre number | 6606030 |
Address and location
| Street address | Stand 1048, Boschfontein, 1335 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 905 Shongwe Mission 1331 |
| Suburb / area | Boschfontein Trust |
| Town | Shongwe Mission |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Ehlanzeni |
| Municipality | Nkomazi Local Municipality |
| Ward | 21 |
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 Mbambiso Secondary School
Is Mbambiso Secondary School a public or private school?
Mbambiso Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Mbambiso 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 Mbambiso Secondary School's matric pass rate?
87.3% of its 126 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 73.9%, 2024 76.4%.
How many learners are at Mbambiso Secondary School?
961 learners and 34 educators (about 28.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 77% of 125 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Mbambiso Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 800013649. Its exam centre number is 6606030.
Where is Mbambiso Secondary School?
Stand 1048, Boschfontein, 1335. It is in Boschfontein Trust, Shongwe Mission, Mpumalanga, in the Ehlanzeni education district. Phone 013 785 1393.
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