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Qokiso Senoir Secondary School
Orrinoco, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga
Qokiso Senoir Secondary School is a public high school in Orrinoco, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 539 learners and 22 educators, about 24.5 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, 94.7% of its 114 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
94.7% of the school's 114 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 115 | 77 | 67.0% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 78 | 65 | 83.3% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 114 | 108 | 94.7% | 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) | 539 |
| Educators (2025) | 22 |
| Learners per educator | 24.5 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 89% of 125 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800034954 |
Address and location
| Street address | Orinocco C, Demulani Trust, Thulamahashe, Thulamahashe, 1365 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 1936 Bushbuckridge 1280 |
| Suburb / area | Orrinoco |
| 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 Qokiso Senoir Secondary School
Is Qokiso Senoir Secondary School a public or private school?
Qokiso Senoir Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Qokiso Senoir 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 Qokiso Senoir Secondary School's matric pass rate?
94.7% of its 114 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 67.0%, 2024 83.3%.
How many learners are at Qokiso Senoir Secondary School?
539 learners and 22 educators (about 24.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 89% of 125 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Qokiso Senoir Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 800034954.
Where is Qokiso Senoir Secondary School?
Orinocco C, Demulani Trust, Thulamahashe, Thulamahashe, 1365. It is in Orrinoco, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. Phone 082 729 4996.
Schools near Qokiso Senoir Secondary School
Mpisane Primary School
Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga 1.8 km
Hlamalani Primary School
Orrinoco, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga 2.3 km
Mkhweyantaba High School
Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga 3.3 km
91.2% matric 2025Simbambayana Primary School
Thulamahashe, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga 3.3 km
Esselman Primary School
Hluvukani, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga 3.6 km
Mathambo Primary School
Orrinoco, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga 3.9 km
Mzangedwa Secondary School
Orrinoco, Mafemani, Mpumalanga 4.0 km
87.7% matric 2025Maswameni Primary School
Orrinoco, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga 4.0 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.