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Public high school
Skapandoda Mashabiya Secondary School
Andra, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga
Skapandoda Mashabiya Secondary School is a public high school in Andra, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 324 learners and 10 educators, about 32.4 learners per educator. That makes it smaller 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, 83.3% of its 48 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
83.3% of the school's 48 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 24 | 22 | 91.7% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 55 | 51 | 92.7% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 48 | 40 | 83.3% | 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) | 324 |
| Educators (2025) | 10 |
| Learners per educator | 32.4 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 40% of 106 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800035076 |
Address and location
| Street address | Stand No 1895, Bushbuckridge, Marite Trust, 1242 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 1359 Bushbuckridge Bushbuckridge 1280 |
| Suburb / area | Andra |
| 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 Skapandoda Mashabiya Secondary School
Is Skapandoda Mashabiya Secondary School a public or private school?
Skapandoda Mashabiya Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Skapandoda Mashabiya 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 Skapandoda Mashabiya Secondary School's matric pass rate?
83.3% of its 48 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 91.7%, 2024 92.7%.
How many learners are at Skapandoda Mashabiya Secondary School?
324 learners and 10 educators (about 32.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 40% of 106 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Skapandoda Mashabiya Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 800035076.
Where is Skapandoda Mashabiya Secondary School?
Stand No 1895, Bushbuckridge, Marite Trust, 1242. It is in Andra, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district.
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Malengeza Higher Primary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.