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High School Sybrand Van Niekerk

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

High School Sybrand Van Niekerk is a public secondary school based in Sabie. Its last matric group achieved a 87.7% pass rate.

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

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

566
Learners
32
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

High School Sybrand Van Niekerk 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 Sybrand Van Niekerk specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

High School Sybrand Van Niekerk entered 73 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 87.7% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023947175.5%
2024898898.9%
2025736487.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, High School Sybrand Van Niekerk offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics363288.9%
Mathematical Literacy4646100.0%
Physical Sciences272592.6%
Life Sciences393692.3%
Accounting2020100.0%
Business Studies585289.7%
Geography1919100.0%
English First Additional Language44100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

Here is how High School Sybrand Van Niekerk compares with 5 other schools listed under Bohlabela district.

  • Masana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,280 learners against High School Sybrand Van Niekerk's 566; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against High School Sybrand Van Niekerk's 87.7%.
  • Mashishing Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,972 learners against High School Sybrand Van Niekerk's 566; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96% against High School Sybrand Van Niekerk's 87.7%.
  • Makhosana Manzini High School teaches considerably more learners than High School Sybrand Van Niekerk, 1,946 compared with 566; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against High School Sybrand Van Niekerk's 87.7%.
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against High School Sybrand Van Niekerk's 566; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78% against High School Sybrand Van Niekerk's 87.7%.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,518 learners against High School Sybrand Van Niekerk's 566; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Sybrand Van Niekerk; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Sabie

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

  • Harmony Hill Primary School is a similar size to High School Sybrand Van Niekerk, with 719 learners against 566; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Sybrand Van Niekerk; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Lindani Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Sybrand Van Niekerk, at 566 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Sybrand Van Niekerk; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Memezile Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Sybrand Van Niekerk, at 498 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 56.3% against High School Sybrand Van Niekerk's 87.7%.
  • Primary School Sabie sits in roughly the same size range as High School Sybrand Van Niekerk, at 441 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Sybrand Van Niekerk; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Woodlands Preparatory School is noticeably smaller, with 81 learners against High School Sybrand Van Niekerk's 566, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
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
- Hoofstraat, Sabie, Sabie, 1260
Postal
Private Bag X P/Sak X500 - Sabie 1260
Telephone
013 764 2148
EMIS number
800005975

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Sybrand Van Niekerk?
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 Sybrand Van Niekerk directly, on 013 764 2148, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Sybrand Van Niekerk?
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 Sybrand Van Niekerk the best school in Sabie?
On the numbers that are published, High School Sybrand Van Niekerk's 87.7% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of MEMEZILE SECONDARY SCHOOL at 56.3%.
How many other schools are there in Sabie besides High School Sybrand Van Niekerk?
Schoolhive lists at least 5 other schools in and around Sabie, including Harmony Hill Primary School.
How big are the classes at High School Sybrand Van Niekerk?
High School Sybrand Van Niekerk reported 566 learners and 32 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 Sybrand Van Niekerk?
Yes, High School Sybrand Van Niekerk 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 Sybrand Van Niekerk's matric results like?
High School Sybrand Van Niekerk's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 87.7%, in 2025. That's up from 75.5% in 2023.
Is High School Sybrand Van Niekerk a public or private school?
High School Sybrand Van Niekerk is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Sybrand Van Niekerk?
You can call 013 764 2148. It is located at - Hoofstraat, Sabie, Sabie, 1260.
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