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Public high school
Ubuhle Bolwazi Secondary School
Silindile Township, Lothair, Mpumalanga
Ubuhle Bolwazi Secondary School is a public high school in Silindile Township, Lothair, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 058 learners and 30 educators, about 35.3 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as 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, 92.4% of its 145 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
92.4% of the school's 145 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 131 | 113 | 86.3% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 159 | 111 | 69.8% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 145 | 134 | 92.4% | 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) | 1 058 |
| Educators (2025) | 30 |
| Learners per educator | 35.3 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 14% of 125 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800024075 |
| Exam centre number | 6602065 |
Address and location
| Street address | 413 Silindile, Silindile Location, Lothair, 2370 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 187 Silindile Lothair 2370 |
| Suburb / area | Silindile Township |
| Town | Lothair |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Gert Sibande |
| Municipality | Msukaligwa Local Municipality |
| Ward | 15 |
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 Ubuhle Bolwazi Secondary School
Is Ubuhle Bolwazi Secondary School a public or private school?
Ubuhle Bolwazi Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Ubuhle Bolwazi 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 Ubuhle Bolwazi Secondary School's matric pass rate?
92.4% of its 145 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 86.3%, 2024 69.8%.
How many learners are at Ubuhle Bolwazi Secondary School?
1 058 learners and 30 educators (about 35.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 14% of 125 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Ubuhle Bolwazi Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 800024075. Its exam centre number is 6602065.
Where is Ubuhle Bolwazi Secondary School?
413 Silindile, Silindile Location, Lothair, 2370. It is in Silindile Township, Lothair, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. Phone 017 845 3087.
Schools near Ubuhle Bolwazi Secondary School
Lothair Primary School
Silindile Location, Lothair, Mpumalanga 2.4 km
Umpilusi Primary School
Private Bag X04, Lothair, Mpumalanga 3.5 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.