Ben Matloshe High School
Arconhoek, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela
About Ben Matloshe High School
Situated in an not specified part of Arconhoek, Mpumalanga, Ben Matloshe High School functions as a public secondary school within the Bohlabela education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 781 learners with a teaching staff of 22, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 36:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ben Matloshe High School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
Ben Matloshe High School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Ben Matloshe High School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Ben Matloshe High School reported a total enrollment of 781 learners with a teaching staff of 22 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Ben Matloshe High School is situated in Arconhoek (Arconhoek), within the Mpumalanga province. The school falls under the Bohlabela education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ehlanzeni District Municipality, under the Bushbuckridge Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Stand No. 01, Casteel Trust, Bushbuckridge, 1280. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X X452 Acornhoek Bushbuckridge 1360.
Curriculum & Academics
Ben Matloshe High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Ben Matloshe High School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Stand No. 01, Casteel Trust, Bushbuckridge, 1280
Arconhoek, Mpumalanga
Postal
Private Bag X X452 Acornhoek Bushbuckridge 1360
Phone
+27 82 541 5552Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800034880
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.