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Holmdene Secondary School

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

Welcome to Holmdene Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Holmdene. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 95.1%.

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Holmdene Secondary School is a public secondary school in Holmdene. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

448
Learners
15
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q1 school, Holmdene Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Holmdene Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Holmdene Secondary School entered 61 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 95.1% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023423890.5%
2024343397.1%
2025615895.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Holmdene Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Physical Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics11981.8%
Mathematical Literacy232295.7%
Physical Sciences1111100.0%
Life Sciences1111100.0%
Business Studies231982.6%
Economics232295.7%
Geography3434100.0%
English First Additional Language3434100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

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

  • Shapeve Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Holmdene Secondary School, 2,881 compared with 448; is a public primary school, a different phase than Holmdene Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Holmdene Secondary School, 2,246 compared with 448; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.4% against Holmdene Secondary School's 95.1%.
  • New Ermelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,165 learners against Holmdene Secondary School's 448; is a public primary school, a different phase than Holmdene Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Holmdene Secondary School, 2,143 compared with 448; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Holmdene Secondary School's 95.1%.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Holmdene Secondary School's 448; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.9% against Holmdene Secondary School's 95.1%.

Holmdene

Zooming into Holmdene, here are 2 other schools to compare against Holmdene Secondary School.

  • Vukekuseni Primary School teaches fewer learners than Holmdene Secondary School, 205 compared with 448; is a public primary school, a different phase than Holmdene Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Phuzamanzi Primary School teaches fewer learners than Holmdene Secondary School, 147 compared with 448; is a public primary school, a different phase than Holmdene Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Jonkerdam, Holmdene, Standerton, 2430
Postal
Po Box 12 Holmdene Standerton 2432
EMIS number
800005587

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Holmdene Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Holmdene Secondary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the Mpumalanga education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Holmdene Secondary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Holmdene Secondary School the best school in Holmdene?
Holmdene Secondary School's most recent matric pass rate was 95.1%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Holmdene besides Holmdene Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 2 other schools in and around Holmdene, including Vukekuseni Primary School.
How big are the classes at Holmdene Secondary School?
Holmdene Secondary School reported 448 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Holmdene Secondary School?
Yes, Holmdene 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 Holmdene Secondary School's matric results like?
Holmdene Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.1%, in 2025. That's up from 90.5% in 2023.
Is Holmdene Secondary School a public or private school?
Holmdene Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Holmdene Secondary School?
It is located at Jonkerdam, Holmdene, Standerton, 2430.
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