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High School Secunda

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

High School Secunda is a public secondary school based in Secunda. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 99.5%.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about High School Secunda, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Secunda, High School Secunda operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,142
Learners
64
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

High School Secunda is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 High School Secunda specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

High School Secunda entered 191 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 99.5% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202317517398.9%
202420419796.6%
202519119099.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, High School Secunda offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics11310592.9%
Mathematical Literacy9292100.0%
Physical Sciences1039390.3%
Life Sciences706795.7%
Agricultural Sciences181688.9%
Accounting2020100.0%
Business Studies635993.7%
Economics312477.4%
Geography212095.2%
English First Additional Language147147100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Gert Sibande district with High School Secunda.

  • Shapeve Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,881 learners against High School Secunda's 1,142; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Secunda; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,246 learners against High School Secunda's 1,142; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.4% against High School Secunda's 99.5%.
  • New Ermelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Secunda, 2,165 compared with 1,142; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Secunda; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,143 learners against High School Secunda's 1,142; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against High School Secunda's 99.5%.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Secunda, 2,087 compared with 1,142; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.9% against High School Secunda's 99.5%.

Secunda

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

  • Kusasalethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,246 learners against High School Secunda's 1,142; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.4% against High School Secunda's 99.5%.
  • Osizweni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,084 learners against High School Secunda's 1,142; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Secunda; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Osizweni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,625 learners against High School Secunda's 1,142; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 70.2% against High School Secunda's 99.5%.
  • Primary School Oranjegloed sits in roughly the same size range as High School Secunda, at 1,318 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Secunda; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Highveld Ridge Primary School is a similar size to High School Secunda, with 1,128 learners against 1,142; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Secunda; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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
Cnr Coen Brits En Oliver Tambo, , Secunda, 2302
Postal
Private Bag X X1019 Secunda Secunda 2302
Telephone
017 634 7707
Website
secundahs.co.za
Email
hs-secunda@mweb.co.za
EMIS number
800005942

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Secunda?
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 High School Secunda directly, on 017 634 7707, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Secunda?
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 High School Secunda the best school in Secunda?
On the numbers that are published, High School Secunda's 99.5% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of KUSASALETHU SECONDARY SCHOOL at 86.4%.
How many other schools are there in Secunda besides High School Secunda?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Secunda, including Kusasalethu Secondary School.
How big are the classes at High School Secunda?
High School Secunda reported 1,142 learners and 64 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 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 High School Secunda?
Yes, High School Secunda 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 High School Secunda's matric results like?
High School Secunda's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 99.5%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 98.9% since 2023.
Is High School Secunda a public or private school?
High School Secunda is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Secunda?
You can call 017 634 7707. It is located at Cnr Coen Brits En Oliver Tambo, , Secunda, 2302.
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