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Inqubeko Secondary School

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

Inqubeko Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Piet Retief. Its last matric group achieved a 94% pass rate.

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

In Piet Retief, Inqubeko Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

1,944
Learners
55
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Inqubeko 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 Inqubeko 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 184 learners from Inqubeko Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 94% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202318315785.8%
202420717484.1%
202518417394.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Inqubeko Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics704564.3%
Mathematical Literacy13711785.4%
Physical Sciences655483.1%
Life Sciences15711070.1%
Agricultural Sciences848095.2%
Accounting262388.5%
Business Studies504386.0%
Economics262284.6%
Geography978486.6%
History221986.4%
English First Additional Language207207100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

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

  • Shapeve Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,881 learners against Inqubeko Secondary School's 1,944; is a public primary school, a different phase than Inqubeko Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Inqubeko Secondary School, at 2,246 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.4% against Inqubeko Secondary School's 94%.
  • New Ermelo Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Inqubeko Secondary School, at 2,165 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Inqubeko Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is a similar size to Inqubeko Secondary School, with 2,143 learners against 1,944; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Inqubeko Secondary School's 94%.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Inqubeko Secondary School, at 2,087 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.9% against Inqubeko Secondary School's 94%.

Piet Retief

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

  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is a similar size to Inqubeko Secondary School, with 2,143 learners against 1,944; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Inqubeko Secondary School's 94%.
  • Piet Retief Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Inqubeko Secondary School, at 1,848 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Inqubeko Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.6% against Inqubeko Secondary School's 94%.
  • Imizamoyethu Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Inqubeko Secondary School, at 1,824 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Inqubeko Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Nqobile Primary School is a similar size to Inqubeko Secondary School, with 1,534 learners against 1,944; is a public primary school, a different phase than Inqubeko Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Harmony Park School sits in roughly the same size range as Inqubeko Secondary School, at 1,369 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Inqubeko Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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
7632 Ethandukukhanya, Extension 5, Mkhondo, 2380
Postal
Po Box 7632 Piet Retief Mkhondo 2380
Telephone
079 205 5437
EMIS number
800035606

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Inqubeko 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 Inqubeko Secondary School directly, on 079 205 5437, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Inqubeko 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 Inqubeko Secondary School the best school in Piet Retief?
On the numbers that are published, Inqubeko Secondary School's 94% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of UBUHLE BUZILE SECONDARY SCHOOL at 91.1%.
How many other schools are there in Piet Retief besides Inqubeko Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Piet Retief, including Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Inqubeko Secondary School?
Inqubeko Secondary School reported 1,944 learners and 55 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Inqubeko Secondary School?
Yes, Inqubeko 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 Inqubeko Secondary School's matric results like?
Inqubeko Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 94%, in 2025. That's up from 85.8% in 2023.
Is Inqubeko Secondary School a public or private school?
Inqubeko Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Inqubeko Secondary School?
You can call 079 205 5437. It is located at 7632 Ethandukukhanya, Extension 5, Mkhondo, 2380.
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