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Public high school
Shobiyana Senior Secondary School
Acornhoek, Mpumalanga
Shobiyana Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Acornhoek, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 895 learners and 67 educators, about 28.3 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, 78.0% of its 264 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
78.0% of the school's 264 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 325 | 204 | 62.8% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 282 | 176 | 62.4% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 264 | 206 | 78.0% | 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) | 1 895 |
| Educators (2025) | 67 |
| Learners per educator | 28.3 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 71% of 106 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800034985 |
Address and location
| Street address | Tintswalo Village Stand No 789, Acornhoek, 1360 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X 459 Acornhoek 1360 |
| Town | Acornhoek |
| 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 Shobiyana Senior Secondary School
Is Shobiyana Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Shobiyana Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Shobiyana Senior 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 Shobiyana Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
78.0% of its 264 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 62.8%, 2024 62.4%.
How many learners are at Shobiyana Senior Secondary School?
1 895 learners and 67 educators (about 28.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 71% of 106 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Shobiyana Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 800034985.
Where is Shobiyana Senior Secondary School?
Tintswalo Village Stand No 789, Acornhoek, 1360. It is in Acornhoek, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. Phone 081 453 3747.
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