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Khula Sakhile Secondary School

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

Khula Sakhile Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Standerton. Its most recent matric class posted a 77.8% pass rate.

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

In Standerton, Khula Sakhile Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,365
Learners
36
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Khula Sakhile Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. 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 Khula Sakhile Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Khula Sakhile Secondary School entered 167 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 77.8% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202321213061.3%
2024968588.5%
202516713077.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Khula Sakhile Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics252496.0%
Mathematical Literacy716591.5%
Physical Sciences252496.0%
Life Sciences392974.4%
Accounting201575.0%
Business Studies393282.1%
Economics392974.4%
Geography575596.5%
History322475.0%
English First Additional Language9696100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

Here is how Khula Sakhile Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Gert Sibande district.

  • Shapeve Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,881 learners against Khula Sakhile Secondary School's 1,365; is a public primary school, a different phase than Khula Sakhile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,246 learners against Khula Sakhile Secondary School's 1,365; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.4% against Khula Sakhile Secondary School's 77.8%.
  • New Ermelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Khula Sakhile Secondary School, 2,165 compared with 1,365; is a public primary school, a different phase than Khula Sakhile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,143 learners against Khula Sakhile Secondary School's 1,365; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Khula Sakhile Secondary School's 77.8%.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Khula Sakhile Secondary School, 2,087 compared with 1,365; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 83.9% against Khula Sakhile Secondary School's 77.8%.

Standerton

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

  • Isifisosethu Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Khula Sakhile Secondary School, at 1,561 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Khula Sakhile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Azalea Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Khula Sakhile Secondary School, at 1,449 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Khula Sakhile Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 84.6% against Khula Sakhile Secondary School's 77.8%.
  • Jandrell Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Khula Sakhile Secondary School, at 1,361 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.9% against Khula Sakhile Secondary School's 77.8%.
  • Nyandeni Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Khula Sakhile Secondary School, at 1,277 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Khula Sakhile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Thobelani Secondary School is a similar size to Khula Sakhile Secondary School, with 1,156 learners against 1,365; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 81.3% against Khula Sakhile Secondary School's 77.8%.
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
3689 Palmer Street, Sakhile, Standerton, 2431
Postal
Po Box 1351 Standerton Standerton 2430
Telephone
017 714 8591
EMIS number
800007773

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Khula Sakhile 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 Khula Sakhile Secondary School directly, on 017 714 8591, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Khula Sakhile 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 Khula Sakhile Secondary School the best school in Standerton?
On the numbers that are published, Khula Sakhile Secondary School's matric pass rate of 77.8% is lower than JANDRELL SECONDARY SCHOOL's 92.9%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Standerton besides Khula Sakhile Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Standerton, including Isifisosethu Primary School.
How big are the classes at Khula Sakhile Secondary School?
Khula Sakhile Secondary School reported 1,365 learners and 36 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Khula Sakhile Secondary School?
Yes, Khula Sakhile 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 Khula Sakhile Secondary School's matric results like?
Khula Sakhile Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 77.8%, in 2025. That's up from 61.3% in 2023.
Is Khula Sakhile Secondary School a public or private school?
Khula Sakhile Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Khula Sakhile Secondary School?
You can call 017 714 8591. It is located at 3689 Palmer Street, Sakhile, Standerton, 2431.
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