Siyaphambili Primary School
Kwamhlanga, Mpumalanga 73 m
Public high school
Musa Secondary School
Buhlebuzile, Kwamhlanga, Mpumalanga
Musa Secondary School is a public high school in Buhlebuzile, Kwamhlanga, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 443 learners and 43 educators, about 33.6 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, 98.0% of its 153 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
98.0% of the school's 153 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 128 | 110 | 85.9% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 180 | 173 | 96.1% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 153 | 150 | 98.0% | 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 | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 443 |
| Educators (2025) | 43 |
| Learners per educator | 33.6 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 28% of 106 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800016022 |
| Exam centre number | 6605053 |
Address and location
| Street address | 268 Buhlebuzile, Kwamhlanga, Kwamhlanga, 1022 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 253 Kwamhlanga Kwamhlanga 1022 |
| Suburb / area | Buhlebuzile |
| Town | Kwamhlanga |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Nkangala |
| Municipality | Thembisile Local Municipality |
| Ward | 2 |
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 Musa Secondary School
Is Musa Secondary School a public or private school?
Musa Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Musa 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 Musa Secondary School's matric pass rate?
98.0% of its 153 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 85.9%, 2024 96.1%.
How many learners are at Musa Secondary School?
1 443 learners and 43 educators (about 33.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 28% of 106 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Musa Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 800016022. Its exam centre number is 6605053.
Where is Musa Secondary School?
268 Buhlebuzile, Kwamhlanga, Kwamhlanga, 1022. It is in Buhlebuzile, Kwamhlanga, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. Phone 013 945 6875.
Schools near Musa Secondary School
Lindokuhle Primary School
Kwamhlanga, Mpumalanga 993 m
Elukhanyisweni Secondary School
Thembalethu, Kwamhlanga, Mpumalanga 1.8 km
66.5% matric 2025Sibongimpumelelo Primary School
Enkeldoringoog B, Kwamhlanga, Mpumalanga 2.1 km
Phuthumani Primary School
Kwamhlanga, Mpumalanga 2.2 km
Phanagela Primary School
Kwamhlanga, Mpumalanga 3.4 km
Siboniwe Primary School
Str 41, Kwamhlanga, Mpumalanga 3.6 km
Mzimhlophe Secondary School
Tweefontein 'J', Kwamhlanga, Mpumalanga 3.7 km
87.9% matric 2025Vukuzenzele Secondary School
Kwamhlanga, Mpumalanga 3.7 km
86.6% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.