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Madlayedwa Secondary School

Public secondary school · Siyabuswa, Siyabuswa, Mpumalanga · Nkangala district (Unknown circuit)

Madlayedwa Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Siyabuswa. Its most recent matric class posted a 90% pass rate.

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

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

184
Learners
9
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Madlayedwa 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 Madlayedwa 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 20 learners from Madlayedwa Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 90% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023552647.3%
2024252080.0%
2025201890.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Madlayedwa Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics211571.4%
Mathematical Literacy44100.0%
Physical Sciences201470.0%
Life Sciences251976.0%
Business Studies252184.0%
Economics5360.0%
English First Additional Language2525100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nkangala district

Here is how Madlayedwa Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Nkangala district.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,928 learners against Madlayedwa Secondary School's 184; is a public primary school, a different phase than Madlayedwa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Madlayedwa Secondary School, 1,908 compared with 184; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.6% against Madlayedwa Secondary School's 90%.
  • Makause Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Madlayedwa Secondary School's 184; is a public combined school, a different phase than Madlayedwa Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Madlayedwa Secondary School's 90%.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,862 learners against Madlayedwa Secondary School's 184; is a public combined school, a different phase than Madlayedwa Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Madlayedwa Secondary School's 90%.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Madlayedwa Secondary School, 1,857 compared with 184; is a public primary school, a different phase than Madlayedwa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Siyabuswa

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

  • Kabenziwa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Madlayedwa Secondary School, 1,416 compared with 184; is a public primary school, a different phase than Madlayedwa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kwandebele Science Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Madlayedwa Secondary School, 1,159 compared with 184; is a public combined school, a different phase than Madlayedwa Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.9% against Madlayedwa Secondary School's 90%.
  • Mareleng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,151 learners against Madlayedwa Secondary School's 184; is a public primary school, a different phase than Madlayedwa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Makopanong Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Madlayedwa Secondary School, 1,036 compared with 184; is a public primary school, a different phase than Madlayedwa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Sizani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Madlayedwa Secondary School, 848 compared with 184; is a public primary school, a different phase than Madlayedwa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
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
Stand No 00, Siyabuswa, Siyabuswa, 472
Postal
Po Box 215 Siyabuswa Siyabuswa 0472
EMIS number
800011338

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Madlayedwa Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Madlayedwa Secondary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the Mpumalanga education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Madlayedwa 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 Madlayedwa Secondary School the best school in Siyabuswa?
On the numbers that are published, Madlayedwa Secondary School's matric pass rate of 90% is lower than KWANDEBELE SCIENCE COMBINED SCHOOL's 96.9%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Siyabuswa besides Madlayedwa Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Siyabuswa, including Kabenziwa Primary School.
How big are the classes at Madlayedwa Secondary School?
Madlayedwa Secondary School reported 184 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 20 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 Madlayedwa Secondary School?
Yes, Madlayedwa 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 Madlayedwa Secondary School's matric results like?
Madlayedwa Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90%, in 2025. That's up from 47.3% in 2023.
Is Madlayedwa Secondary School a public or private school?
Madlayedwa Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Madlayedwa Secondary School?
It is located at Stand No 00, Siyabuswa, Siyabuswa, 472.
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