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Masizakhe Secondary School

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

Welcome to Masizakhe Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Breyten. Its last matric group achieved a 69.1% pass rate.

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Masizakhe Secondary School is a public secondary school in Breyten. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

1,247
Learners
35
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Technical
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 175 matric candidates from Masizakhe Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 69.1% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202321615873.1%
202416014087.5%
202517512169.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Masizakhe Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics342470.6%
Mathematical Literacy10810294.4%
Physical Sciences342264.7%
Life Sciences343294.1%
Agricultural Sciences575291.2%
Accounting16318.8%
Business Studies514690.2%
Economics513262.7%
Geography918189.0%
English First Additional Language160160100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

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

  • Shapeve Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Masizakhe Secondary School, 2,881 compared with 1,247; is a public primary school, a different phase than Masizakhe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Masizakhe Secondary School, 2,246 compared with 1,247; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.4% against Masizakhe Secondary School's 69.1%.
  • New Ermelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,165 learners against Masizakhe Secondary School's 1,247; is a public primary school, a different phase than Masizakhe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Masizakhe Secondary School, 2,143 compared with 1,247; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Masizakhe Secondary School's 69.1%.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Masizakhe Secondary School's 1,247; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 83.9% against Masizakhe Secondary School's 69.1%.

Breyten

Zooming into Breyten, here are 5 other schools to compare against Masizakhe Secondary School.

  • Breyten Primary School teaches fewer learners than Masizakhe Secondary School, 600 compared with 1,247; is a public primary school, a different phase than Masizakhe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Siyacathula Primary School teaches fewer learners than Masizakhe Secondary School, 571 compared with 1,247; is a public primary school, a different phase than Masizakhe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Khonzakahle Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 453 learners against Masizakhe Secondary School's 1,247; is a public primary school, a different phase than Masizakhe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Siyazi Primary School teaches fewer learners than Masizakhe Secondary School, 425 compared with 1,247; is a public primary school, a different phase than Masizakhe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mkhomazi Primary School teaches fewer learners than Masizakhe Secondary School, 396 compared with 1,247; is a public primary school, a different phase than Masizakhe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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
593 Kwazanele, Breyten, Breyten, 2330
Postal
Po Box 14 Breyten Breyten 2330
Telephone
017 861 3127
EMIS number
800013037

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Masizakhe 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 Masizakhe Secondary School directly, on 017 861 3127, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Masizakhe 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 Masizakhe Secondary School the best school in Breyten?
Masizakhe Secondary School's most recent matric pass rate was 69.1%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Breyten besides Masizakhe Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 5 other schools in and around Breyten, including Breyten Primary School.
How big are the classes at Masizakhe Secondary School?
Masizakhe Secondary School reported 1,247 learners and 35 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Masizakhe Secondary School?
Yes, Masizakhe 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 Masizakhe Secondary School's matric results like?
Masizakhe Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 69.1%, in 2025. That's down from 73.1% in 2023.
Is Masizakhe Secondary School a public or private school?
Masizakhe Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Masizakhe Secondary School?
You can call 017 861 3127. It is located at 593 Kwazanele, Breyten, Breyten, 2330.
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