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Freddy Sithole High School

Public secondary school · Bushbuckridge, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela district (Unknown circuit)

Freddy Sithole High School is a public secondary school in Bushbuckridge. Its most recent matric class posted a 83.8% pass rate.

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

Located in Bushbuckridge, Freddy Sithole High School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

796
Learners
31
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Freddy Sithole High School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. 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 Freddy Sithole High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Freddy Sithole High School entered 99 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 83.8% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231243427.4%
20241248467.7%
2025998383.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Freddy Sithole High School offered results across 6 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 99.4%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1242116.9%
Physical Sciences772532.5%
Life Sciences1445840.3%
Agricultural Sciences845565.5%
History643656.3%
English First Additional Language16416399.4%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

Here is how Freddy Sithole High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Bohlabela district.

  • Masana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,280 learners against Freddy Sithole High School's 796; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Freddy Sithole High School's 83.8%.
  • Mashishing Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,972 learners against Freddy Sithole High School's 796; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96% against Freddy Sithole High School's 83.8%.
  • Makhosana Manzini High School teaches considerably more learners than Freddy Sithole High School, 1,946 compared with 796; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Freddy Sithole High School's 83.8%.
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Freddy Sithole High School's 796; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78% against Freddy Sithole High School's 83.8%.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,518 learners against Freddy Sithole High School's 796; is a public primary school, a different phase than Freddy Sithole High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Bushbuckridge

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

  • Letshele Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Freddy Sithole High School, at 1,037 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.3% against Freddy Sithole High School's 83.8%.
  • Moratiseng Primary School is a similar size to Freddy Sithole High School, with 946 learners against 796; is a public primary school, a different phase than Freddy Sithole High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Siboyiye Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Freddy Sithole High School, at 899 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Freddy Sithole High School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.6% against Freddy Sithole High School's 83.8%.
  • M.o. Mashego Lower Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Freddy Sithole High School, at 840 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Freddy Sithole High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Marcia Mokoena Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Freddy Sithole High School, at 838 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.5% against Freddy Sithole High School's 83.8%.
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
Saselani Trust, Stand No 493D, Bushbuckridge, 1280
Postal
Po Box 2216 Bushbuckridge Bushbuckridge 1280
Telephone
072 135 8111
EMIS number
800034939

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Freddy Sithole High 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 Freddy Sithole High School directly, on 072 135 8111, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Freddy Sithole High 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 Freddy Sithole High School the best school in Bushbuckridge?
On the numbers that are published, Freddy Sithole High School's matric pass rate of 83.8% is lower than SIBOYIYE COMBINED SCHOOL's 88.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Bushbuckridge besides Freddy Sithole High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Bushbuckridge, including Letshele Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Freddy Sithole High School?
Freddy Sithole High School reported 796 learners and 31 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Freddy Sithole High School?
Yes, Freddy Sithole High 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 Freddy Sithole High School's matric results like?
Freddy Sithole High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 83.8%, in 2025. That's up from 27.4% in 2023.
Is Freddy Sithole High School a public or private school?
Freddy Sithole High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Freddy Sithole High School?
You can call 072 135 8111. It is located at Saselani Trust, Stand No 493D, Bushbuckridge, 1280.
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