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Kusasalethu Secondary School

Public secondary school, technical specialisation · Embalenhle, Secunda, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Kusasalethu Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Embalenhle, Secunda. Its most recent matric class posted a 86.4% pass rate.

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Kusasalethu Secondary School is a public secondary school in Embalenhle, Secunda. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

2,246
Learners
78
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Technical
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Kusasalethu 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 Kusasalethu Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 235 learners from Kusasalethu Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 86.4% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202324619880.5%
202426822383.2%
202523520386.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Kusasalethu Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics784557.7%
Mathematical Literacy807290.0%
Physical Sciences773342.9%
Life Sciences782734.6%
Business Studies803138.8%
Geography15811774.1%
English First Additional Language269269100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

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

  • Shapeve Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kusasalethu Secondary School, at 2,881 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kusasalethu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • New Ermelo Primary School is a similar size to Kusasalethu Secondary School, with 2,165 learners against 2,246; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kusasalethu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kusasalethu Secondary School, at 2,143 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Kusasalethu Secondary School's 86.4%.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School is a similar size to Kusasalethu Secondary School, with 2,087 learners against 2,246; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.9% against Kusasalethu Secondary School's 86.4%.
  • Osizweni Primary School is a similar size to Kusasalethu Secondary School, with 2,084 learners against 2,246; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kusasalethu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Secunda

Zooming into Secunda, here are 5 other schools to compare against Kusasalethu Secondary School.

  • Osizweni Primary School is a similar size to Kusasalethu Secondary School, with 2,084 learners against 2,246; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kusasalethu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Osizweni Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kusasalethu Secondary School, at 1,625 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 70.2% against Kusasalethu Secondary School's 86.4%.
  • Primary School Oranjegloed is noticeably smaller, with 1,318 learners against Kusasalethu Secondary School's 2,246; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kusasalethu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • High School Secunda is noticeably smaller, with 1,142 learners against Kusasalethu Secondary School's 2,246; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.5% against Kusasalethu Secondary School's 86.4%.
  • Highveld Ridge Primary School teaches fewer learners than Kusasalethu Secondary School, 1,128 compared with 2,246; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kusasalethu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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
4067 Ingwempisi Road, Extension 5, Embalehle , 2285
Postal
Po Box 6589 Embalenhle Secunda 2302
Telephone
017 685 1775
EMIS number
800008581

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kusasalethu 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 Kusasalethu Secondary School directly, on 017 685 1775, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kusasalethu 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 Kusasalethu Secondary School the best school in Secunda?
On the numbers that are published, Kusasalethu Secondary School's matric pass rate of 86.4% is lower than HOËRSKOOL SECUNDA's 99.5%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Secunda besides Kusasalethu Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Secunda, including Osizweni Primary School.
How big are the classes at Kusasalethu Secondary School?
Kusasalethu Secondary School reported 2,246 learners and 78 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Kusasalethu Secondary School?
Yes, Kusasalethu 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 Kusasalethu Secondary School's matric results like?
Kusasalethu Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86.4%, in 2025. That's up from 80.5% in 2023.
Is Kusasalethu Secondary School a public or private school?
Kusasalethu Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kusasalethu Secondary School?
You can call 017 685 1775. It is located at 4067 Ingwempisi Road, Extension 5, Embalehle , 2285.
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