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Cyril Clarke Secondary School

Public secondary school · Mataffin, Mataffin, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni district (Unknown circuit)

In Mataffin, Cyril Clarke Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 82.6%.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Cyril Clarke Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Cyril Clarke Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Mataffin. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

1,439
Learners
44
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q2 school, Cyril Clarke Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Cyril Clarke Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 247 matric candidates from Cyril Clarke Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 82.6% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316712172.5%
202411410188.6%
202524720482.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Cyril Clarke Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Physical Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics171058.8%
Mathematical Literacy1018281.2%
Physical Sciences1313100.0%
Life Sciences1616100.0%
Agricultural Sciences12758.3%
Accounting2020100.0%
Business Studies4040100.0%
Geography694971.0%
History614878.7%
English First Additional Language118118100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

Here is how Cyril Clarke Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Ehlanzeni district.

  • Guduza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,156 learners against Cyril Clarke Secondary School's 1,439; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.5% against Cyril Clarke Secondary School's 82.6%.
  • Njeyeza Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Cyril Clarke Secondary School, at 2,008 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.2% against Cyril Clarke Secondary School's 82.6%.
  • Lekazi Primary School is a similar size to Cyril Clarke Secondary School, with 1,879 learners against 1,439; is a public primary school, a different phase than Cyril Clarke Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Cyril Clarke Secondary School, at 1,858 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Cyril Clarke Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School is a similar size to Cyril Clarke Secondary School, with 1,844 learners against 1,439; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.4% against Cyril Clarke Secondary School's 82.6%.

Mataffin

Zooming into Mataffin, here are 2 other schools to compare against Cyril Clarke Secondary School.

  • Boschrand Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Cyril Clarke Secondary School, at 1,858 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Cyril Clarke Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • John Mdluli Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Cyril Clarke Secondary School, at 1,503 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Cyril Clarke Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Hl Hall & Sons, Mataffin, Nelspruit, 1205
Postal
Po Box 13469 Mataffin Nelspruit 1200
Telephone
076 429 2968
EMIS number
800002303

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Cyril Clarke 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 Cyril Clarke Secondary School directly, on 076 429 2968, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Cyril Clarke Secondary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Cyril Clarke Secondary School the best school in Mataffin?
Cyril Clarke Secondary School's most recent matric pass rate was 82.6%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Mataffin besides Cyril Clarke Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 2 other schools in and around Mataffin, including Boschrand Primary School.
How big are the classes at Cyril Clarke Secondary School?
Cyril Clarke Secondary School reported 1,439 learners and 44 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 Cyril Clarke Secondary School?
Yes, Cyril Clarke 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 Cyril Clarke Secondary School's matric results like?
Cyril Clarke Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 82.6%, in 2025. That's up from 72.5% in 2023.
Is Cyril Clarke Secondary School a public or private school?
Cyril Clarke Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Cyril Clarke Secondary School?
You can call 076 429 2968. It is located at Hl Hall & Sons, Mataffin, Nelspruit, 1205.
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