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Public high school
Ndlamakhosi Secondary School
Ndlamakhosi, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga
Ndlamakhosi Secondary School is a public high school in Ndlamakhosi, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 446 learners and 15 educators, about 29.7 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Mpumalanga (859 learners). It is a quintile 2 school, meaning it serves the second-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, 82.6% of its 46 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
82.6% of the school's 46 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 40 | 29 | 72.5% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 44 | 31 | 70.5% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 46 | 38 | 82.6% | 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 | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 446 |
| Educators (2025) | 15 |
| Learners per educator | 29.7 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 64% of 109 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800034951 |
Address and location
| Street address | Stand No. 44, Orinocco A, Bushbuckridge, 1280 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X 9389 Bushbuckridge Bushbuckridge 1280 |
| Suburb / area | Ndlamakhosi |
| 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 Ndlamakhosi Secondary School
Is Ndlamakhosi Secondary School a public or private school?
Ndlamakhosi Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Ndlamakhosi 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 2 school.
What is Ndlamakhosi Secondary School's matric pass rate?
82.6% of its 46 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 72.5%, 2024 70.5%.
How many learners are at Ndlamakhosi Secondary School?
446 learners and 15 educators (about 29.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 64% of 109 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Ndlamakhosi Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 800034951.
Where is Ndlamakhosi Secondary School?
Stand No. 44, Orinocco A, Bushbuckridge, 1280. It is in Ndlamakhosi, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. Phone 013 777 6418.
Schools near Ndlamakhosi Secondary School
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D.G. Mashego Primary School
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Hlamalani Primary School
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Matlalong Primary School
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Saile Primary School
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Simbambayana Primary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.