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Memezile Secondary School

Public secondary school · Simile, Sabie, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela district (Unknown circuit)

Memezile Secondary School is a public secondary school in Simile, Sabie. Its most recent matric class posted a 56.3% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Memezile Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Simile, Sabie, Memezile Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

498
Learners
18
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Memezile 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 Memezile Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Memezile Secondary School entered 64 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 56.3% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023353085.7%
2024493061.2%
2025643656.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Memezile Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics231043.5%
Mathematical Literacy261765.4%
Physical Sciences231565.2%
Life Sciences231773.9%
Agricultural Sciences311754.8%
Accounting18950.0%
Business Studies271555.6%
English First Additional Language4949100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Bohlabela district with Memezile Secondary School.

  • Masana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,280 learners against Memezile Secondary School's 498; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Memezile Secondary School's 56.3%.
  • Mashishing Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,972 learners against Memezile Secondary School's 498; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96% against Memezile Secondary School's 56.3%.
  • Makhosana Manzini High School teaches considerably more learners than Memezile Secondary School, 1,946 compared with 498; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Memezile Secondary School's 56.3%.
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Memezile Secondary School's 498; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 78% against Memezile Secondary School's 56.3%.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,518 learners against Memezile Secondary School's 498; is a public primary school, a different phase than Memezile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Sabie

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

  • Harmony Hill Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Memezile Secondary School, 719 compared with 498; is a public primary school, a different phase than Memezile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • High School Sybrand Van Niekerk is a similar size to Memezile Secondary School, with 566 learners against 498; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.7% against Memezile Secondary School's 56.3%.
  • Lindani Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Memezile Secondary School, at 566 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Memezile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Primary School Sabie sits in roughly the same size range as Memezile Secondary School, at 441 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Memezile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Woodlands Preparatory School is noticeably smaller, with 81 learners against Memezile Secondary School's 498, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
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
523 Makwili Street, Simile Location, Sabie, 1260
Postal
Private Bag X 510 Sabie Sabie 1260
Telephone
072 237 1230
EMIS number
800013995

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Memezile 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 Memezile Secondary School directly, on 072 237 1230, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Memezile 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 Memezile Secondary School the best school in Sabie?
On the numbers that are published, Memezile Secondary School's matric pass rate of 56.3% is lower than HOËRSKOOL SYBRAND VAN NIEKERK's 87.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Sabie besides Memezile Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 5 other schools in and around Sabie, including Harmony Hill Primary School.
How big are the classes at Memezile Secondary School?
Memezile Secondary School reported 498 learners and 18 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Memezile Secondary School?
Yes, Memezile 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 Memezile Secondary School's matric results like?
Memezile Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 56.3%, in 2025. That's down from 85.7% in 2023.
Is Memezile Secondary School a public or private school?
Memezile Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Memezile Secondary School?
You can call 072 237 1230. It is located at 523 Makwili Street, Simile Location, Sabie, 1260.
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