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Public high school
Nghunghunyana Secondary School
Thulamahashe, Mpumalanga
Nghunghunyana Secondary School is a public high school in Thulamahashe, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 553 learners and 15 educators, about 36.9 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than 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, 64.9% of its 134 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
64.9% of the school's 134 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 57 | 25 | 43.9% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 106 | 76 | 71.7% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 134 | 87 | 64.9% | 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) | 553 |
| Educators (2025) | 15 |
| Learners per educator | 36.9 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 6% of 125 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800035163 |
Address and location
| Street address | Stand No 394, Newforest, Thulamahashe, 1365 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X 1331 Thulamahashe Thulamahashe 1365 |
| Town | Thulamahashe |
| 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 Nghunghunyana Secondary School
Is Nghunghunyana Secondary School a public or private school?
Nghunghunyana Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Nghunghunyana 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 Nghunghunyana Secondary School's matric pass rate?
64.9% of its 134 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 43.9%, 2024 71.7%.
How many learners are at Nghunghunyana Secondary School?
553 learners and 15 educators (about 36.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 6% of 125 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Nghunghunyana Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 800035163.
Where is Nghunghunyana Secondary School?
Stand No 394, Newforest, Thulamahashe, 1365. It is in Thulamahashe, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district.
Schools near Nghunghunyana Secondary School
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100.0% matric 2025Mpisane Primary School
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Zwide Primary School
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Thulamahashe Lower Primary School
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Siboyiye Combined School
Mpisane Primary School, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga 4.6 km
88.6% matric 2025Songeni Primary School
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Morei Primary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.