Magabotse Secondary School
Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela
About Magabotse Secondary School
With EMIS number 800035083, Magabotse Secondary School is a public secondary school located in Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, operating within the Bohlabela district. The 2025 academic year saw 691 enrolled learners instructed by 21 educators, resulting in a ratio of 33:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Magabotse Secondary School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
Magabotse Secondary 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
Magabotse Secondary 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, Magabotse Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 691 learners with a teaching staff of 21 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Magabotse Secondary School is situated in Bushbuckridge (Bushbuckridge), 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: B35 Matenteng, Bushbuckridge, 1280. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X 9390 Matenteng Bushbuckridge 1280.
Curriculum & Academics
Magabotse Secondary 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 Magabotse Secondary 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
B35 Matenteng, Bushbuckridge, 1280
Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga
Postal
Private Bag X 9390 Matenteng Bushbuckridge 1280
Phone
+27 13 799 0599Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800035083
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.