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Holeka Secondary School

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

Holeka Secondary School is a public secondary school in Elukwatini. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 88.4%.

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

Located in Elukwatini, Holeka Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

642
Learners
14
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Holeka Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q1. 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 Holeka Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 86 learners from Holeka Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 88.4% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023464495.7%
2024635282.5%
2025867688.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Holeka Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 98.4% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics201155.0%
Mathematical Literacy433479.1%
Physical Sciences191368.4%
Life Sciences312580.6%
Agricultural Sciences302583.3%
Accounting9888.9%
Business Studies333297.0%
Economics323196.9%
English First Additional Language636298.4%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Gert Sibande district with Holeka Secondary School.

  • Shapeve Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,881 learners against Holeka Secondary School's 642; is a public primary school, a different phase than Holeka Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,246 learners against Holeka Secondary School's 642; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.4% against Holeka Secondary School's 88.4%.
  • New Ermelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Holeka Secondary School, 2,165 compared with 642; is a public primary school, a different phase than Holeka Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,143 learners against Holeka Secondary School's 642; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Holeka Secondary School's 88.4%.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Holeka Secondary School, 2,087 compared with 642; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.9% against Holeka Secondary School's 88.4%.

Elukwatini

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

  • D & C Comprehensive Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,376 learners against Holeka Secondary School's 642; is a public primary school, a different phase than Holeka Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Highveld Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Holeka Secondary School, 1,365 compared with 642; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Holeka Secondary School's 88.4%.
  • Vuka Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,290 learners against Holeka Secondary School's 642; is a public primary school, a different phase than Holeka Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Takheni Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Holeka Secondary School, 1,169 compared with 642; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.1% against Holeka Secondary School's 88.4%.
  • Dlomodlomo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,105 learners against Holeka Secondary School's 642; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.2% against Holeka Secondary School's 88.4%.
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
Sithobela (Red Hill Road), Oshoek , Oshoek, 2356
Postal
Po Box 1903 Elukwatini Elukwatini 1192
Telephone
017 883 0096
EMIS number
800026625

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Holeka 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 Holeka Secondary School directly, on 017 883 0096, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Holeka Secondary 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 Holeka Secondary School the best school in Elukwatini?
On the numbers that are published, Holeka Secondary School's matric pass rate of 88.4% is lower than HIGHVELD SECONDARY SCHOOL's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Elukwatini besides Holeka Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Elukwatini, including D & C Comprehensive Primary School.
How big are the classes at Holeka Secondary School?
Holeka Secondary School reported 642 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 46 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 Holeka Secondary School?
Yes, Holeka 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 Holeka Secondary School's matric results like?
Holeka Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 88.4%, in 2025. That's down from 95.7% in 2023.
Is Holeka Secondary School a public or private school?
Holeka Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Holeka Secondary School?
You can call 017 883 0096. It is located at Sithobela (Red Hill Road), Oshoek , Oshoek, 2356.
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