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Cebisa Secondary School

Public secondary school · Wesselton, Ermelo, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

Cebisa Secondary School is a public secondary school in Wesselton, Ermelo. Its last matric group achieved a 93.8% pass rate.

On this page, you will find a full profile of Cebisa Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Wesselton, Ermelo, Cebisa Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,367
Learners
41
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Cebisa Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Cebisa Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 193 learners from Cebisa Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 93.8% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023847791.7%
202411410592.1%
202519318193.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Cebisa Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Business Studies had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics492755.1%
Mathematical Literacy706897.1%
Physical Sciences534584.9%
Life Sciences977072.2%
Accounting242291.7%
Business Studies2525100.0%
Economics241770.8%
Geography817997.5%
History484185.4%
English First Additional Language128128100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Gert Sibande district with Cebisa Secondary School.

  • Shapeve Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,881 learners against Cebisa Secondary School's 1,367; is a public primary school, a different phase than Cebisa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,246 learners against Cebisa Secondary School's 1,367; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.4% against Cebisa Secondary School's 93.8%.
  • New Ermelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Cebisa Secondary School, 2,165 compared with 1,367; is a public primary school, a different phase than Cebisa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,143 learners against Cebisa Secondary School's 1,367; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Cebisa Secondary School's 93.8%.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Cebisa Secondary School, 2,087 compared with 1,367; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.9% against Cebisa Secondary School's 93.8%.

Ermelo

And within Ermelo itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • New Ermelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Cebisa Secondary School, 2,165 compared with 1,367; is a public primary school, a different phase than Cebisa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Wesselton Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,919 learners against Cebisa Secondary School's 1,367; is a public primary school, a different phase than Cebisa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ithafa Secondary School is a similar size to Cebisa Secondary School, with 1,860 learners against 1,367; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 70.9% against Cebisa Secondary School's 93.8%.
  • Camden Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Cebisa Secondary School, at 1,528 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Cebisa Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.1% against Cebisa Secondary School's 93.8%).
  • Reggie Masuku Secondary School is a similar size to Cebisa Secondary School, with 1,473 learners against 1,367; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.2% against Cebisa Secondary School's 93.8%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
2467 Mandela Drive, Ermelo, Ermelo, 2350
Postal
Po Box 2576 Ermelo 2350
Telephone
082 456 0760
EMIS number
800001990
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Cebisa Secondary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Cebisa Secondary School directly, on 082 456 0760, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Cebisa Secondary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Cebisa Secondary School the best school in Ermelo?
On the numbers that are published, Cebisa Secondary School's matric pass rate of 93.8% is lower than REGGIE MASUKU SECONDARY SCHOOL's 96.2%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Ermelo besides Cebisa Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Ermelo, including New Ermelo Primary School.
How big are the classes at Cebisa Secondary School?
Cebisa Secondary School reported 1,367 learners and 41 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Cebisa Secondary School?
Yes, Cebisa Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Cebisa Secondary School's matric results like?
Cebisa Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.8%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 91.7% since 2023.
Is Cebisa Secondary School a public or private school?
Cebisa Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Cebisa Secondary School?
You can call 082 456 0760. It is located at 2467 Mandela Drive, Ermelo, Ermelo, 2350.
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