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Kiriyatswane Secondary School

Public secondary school, dinaledi specialisation · Embalehhle, Embalenhle, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

In Embalehhle, Kiriyatswane Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 55% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Kiriyatswane Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Kiriyatswane Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Embalehhle. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

1,521
Learners
51
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Dinaledi
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Kiriyatswane 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 Kiriyatswane Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 240 learners from Kiriyatswane Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 55% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231859450.8%
202415912478.0%
202524013255.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Kiriyatswane Secondary School reported results in 6 of these subjects. Geography had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics16011068.8%
Physical Sciences16012276.3%
Life Sciences15414292.2%
Accounting12010285.0%
Geography2121100.0%
English First Additional Language159159100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

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

  • Shapeve Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kiriyatswane Secondary School, 2,881 compared with 1,521; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kiriyatswane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kiriyatswane Secondary School, 2,246 compared with 1,521; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.4% against Kiriyatswane Secondary School's 55%.
  • New Ermelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,165 learners against Kiriyatswane Secondary School's 1,521; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kiriyatswane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kiriyatswane Secondary School, 2,143 compared with 1,521; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Kiriyatswane Secondary School's 55%.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School is a similar size to Kiriyatswane Secondary School, with 2,087 learners against 1,521; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 83.9% against Kiriyatswane Secondary School's 55%.

Embalenhle

Zooming into Embalenhle, here are 5 other schools to compare against Kiriyatswane Secondary School.

  • Shapeve Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kiriyatswane Secondary School, 2,881 compared with 1,521; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kiriyatswane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School is a similar size to Kiriyatswane Secondary School, with 2,087 learners against 1,521; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 83.9% against Kiriyatswane Secondary School's 55%.
  • Sizwakele Secondary School is a similar size to Kiriyatswane Secondary School, with 1,984 learners against 1,521; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.9% against Kiriyatswane Secondary School's 55%.
  • Vukuzithathe Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kiriyatswane Secondary School, at 1,749 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kiriyatswane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Thomas Nhlabathi Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kiriyatswane Secondary School, at 1,699 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 61.1% against Kiriyatswane Secondary School's 55%.
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
Thaba Busiu Drive 4696, Embalenhle, Secunda, 2285
Postal
Po Box 53 Ext 9 Embalenhle 2285
Telephone
017 685 1077
EMIS number
800007997

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kiriyatswane 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 Kiriyatswane Secondary School directly, on 017 685 1077, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kiriyatswane 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 Kiriyatswane Secondary School the best school in Embalenhle?
On the numbers that are published, Kiriyatswane Secondary School's matric pass rate of 55% is lower than SIZWAKELE SECONDARY SCHOOL's 91.9%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Embalenhle besides Kiriyatswane Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Embalenhle, including Shapeve Primary School.
How big are the classes at Kiriyatswane Secondary School?
Kiriyatswane Secondary School reported 1,521 learners and 51 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 Kiriyatswane Secondary School?
Yes, Kiriyatswane 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 Kiriyatswane Secondary School's matric results like?
Kiriyatswane Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 55%, in 2025. That's up from 50.8% in 2023.
Is Kiriyatswane Secondary School a public or private school?
Kiriyatswane Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kiriyatswane Secondary School?
You can call 017 685 1077. It is located at Thaba Busiu Drive 4696, Embalenhle, Secunda, 2285.
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