Public secondary school · Sabie, Sabie, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela district (Unknown circuit)
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.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 94 | 71 | 75.5% |
| 2024 | 89 | 88 | 98.9% |
| 2025 | 73 | 64 | 87.7% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, High School Sybrand Van Niekerk offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 36 | 32 | 88.9% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 46 | 46 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 27 | 25 | 92.6% |
| Life Sciences | 39 | 36 | 92.3% |
| Accounting | 20 | 20 | 100.0% |
| Business Studies | 58 | 52 | 89.7% |
| Geography | 19 | 19 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.