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Isifisosethu Secondary School

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

Welcome to Isifisosethu Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Balfour. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 82.9%.

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Isifisosethu Secondary School is a public secondary school in Balfour. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

941
Learners
29
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q2 school, Isifisosethu 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 Isifisosethu Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 76 learners from Isifisosethu Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 82.9% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023795873.4%
2024705984.3%
2025766382.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Isifisosethu Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics13969.2%
Mathematical Literacy574477.2%
Physical Sciences11763.6%
Life Sciences11981.8%
Accounting15960.0%
Business Studies595389.8%
Economics595491.5%
Geography554581.8%
English First Additional Language7070100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

5 other schools in Gert Sibande district, for comparison against Isifisosethu Secondary School.

  • Shapeve Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Isifisosethu Secondary School, 2,881 compared with 941; is a public primary school, a different phase than Isifisosethu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Isifisosethu Secondary School, 2,246 compared with 941; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.4% against Isifisosethu Secondary School's 82.9%.
  • New Ermelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,165 learners against Isifisosethu Secondary School's 941; is a public primary school, a different phase than Isifisosethu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Isifisosethu Secondary School, 2,143 compared with 941; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Isifisosethu Secondary School's 82.9%.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Isifisosethu Secondary School's 941; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (83.9% against Isifisosethu Secondary School's 82.9%).

Balfour

Zooming into Balfour, here are 5 other schools to compare against Isifisosethu Secondary School.

  • Vusumuzi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Isifisosethu Secondary School, 1,422 compared with 941; is a public primary school, a different phase than Isifisosethu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Bonukukhanya Primary School is a similar size to Isifisosethu Secondary School, with 1,099 learners against 941; is a public primary school, a different phase than Isifisosethu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Setsheng Secondary School is a similar size to Isifisosethu Secondary School, with 894 learners against 941; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.5% against Isifisosethu Secondary School's 82.9%.
  • Im Manchu Secondary School is a similar size to Isifisosethu Secondary School, with 822 learners against 941; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97% against Isifisosethu Secondary School's 82.9%.
  • Balfour Primary School is a similar size to Isifisosethu Secondary School, with 696 learners against 941; is a public primary school, a different phase than Isifisosethu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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
3338 Lefokotsane Street, Siyathemba Location, Siyathemba Location, 2410
Postal
Po Box 534 Balfour Siyathemba Location 2410
Telephone
017 773 0488
EMIS number
800006718

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Isifisosethu 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 Isifisosethu Secondary School directly, on 017 773 0488, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Isifisosethu 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 Isifisosethu Secondary School the best school in Balfour?
On the numbers that are published, Isifisosethu Secondary School's matric pass rate of 82.9% is lower than SETSHENG SECONDARY SCHOOL's 97.5%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Balfour besides Isifisosethu Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Balfour, including Vusumuzi Primary School.
How big are the classes at Isifisosethu Secondary School?
Isifisosethu Secondary School reported 941 learners and 29 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Isifisosethu Secondary School?
Yes, Isifisosethu 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 Isifisosethu Secondary School's matric results like?
Isifisosethu Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 82.9%, in 2025. That's up from 73.4% in 2023.
Is Isifisosethu Secondary School a public or private school?
Isifisosethu Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Isifisosethu Secondary School?
You can call 017 773 0488. It is located at 3338 Lefokotsane Street, Siyathemba Location, Siyathemba Location, 2410.
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