Magwagwaza Secondary School
Acornhoek, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela
About Magwagwaza Secondary School
Magwagwaza Secondary School is classified as a public secondary school serving the Acornhoek area of Mpumalanga. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Bohlabela education district. For the 2025 academic year, 1147 learners were enrolled, taught by 32 educators at a ratio of 36:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Magwagwaza Secondary School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
Magwagwaza 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
Magwagwaza 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, Magwagwaza Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,147 learners with a teaching staff of 32 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
Magwagwaza Secondary School is situated in Acornhoek (Acornhoek), 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: 14 Timbavati Trust Next To Timbavati Primary School, Acornhoek, Bushbuckridge Rural, 1360. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X X438 Acornhoek 1360.
Curriculum & Academics
Magwagwaza 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 Magwagwaza 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
14 Timbavati Trust Next To Timbavati Primary School, Acornhoek, Bushbuckridge Rural, 1360
Acornhoek, Mpumalanga
Postal
Private Bag X X438 Acornhoek 1360
Phone
+27 13 795 5295Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800034971
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.