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Methula Secondary School

Public secondary school · Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Methula Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Amsterdam. Its most recent matric class posted a 74.8% pass rate.

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Methula Secondary School is a public secondary school in Amsterdam. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

786
Learners
29
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q1 school, Methula 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 Methula Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Methula Secondary School entered 424 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 74.8% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202333923469.0%
202440829973.3%
202542431774.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

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

  • Shapeve Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Methula Secondary School, 2,881 compared with 786; is a public primary school, a different phase than Methula Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Methula Secondary School, 2,246 compared with 786; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.4% against Methula Secondary School's 74.8%.
  • New Ermelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,165 learners against Methula Secondary School's 786; is a public primary school, a different phase than Methula Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Methula Secondary School, 2,143 compared with 786; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Methula Secondary School's 74.8%.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Methula Secondary School's 786; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 83.9% against Methula Secondary School's 74.8%.

Amsterdam

Zooming into Amsterdam, here are 5 other schools to compare against Methula Secondary School.

  • Nganana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Methula Secondary School, 1,604 compared with 786; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 90.7% against Methula Secondary School's 74.8%.
  • Buhlebuyeza Primary School is a similar size to Methula Secondary School, with 1,082 learners against 786; is a public primary school, a different phase than Methula Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ithole Primary School is a similar size to Methula Secondary School, with 989 learners against 786; is a public primary school, a different phase than Methula Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Izimbali Combined Boarding School sits in roughly the same size range as Methula Secondary School, at 957 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Methula Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.6% against Methula Secondary School's 74.8%.
  • Umlambo Primary School is a similar size to Methula Secondary School, with 747 learners against 786; is a public primary school, a different phase than Methula Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
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
E356H, , Diepdale, 2341
Postal
Po Box 355 Mpuluzi 355 2335
Telephone
017 881 9908
EMIS number
800014027

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Methula 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 Methula Secondary School directly, on 017 881 9908, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Methula 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 Methula Secondary School the best school in Amsterdam?
On the numbers that are published, Methula Secondary School's matric pass rate of 74.8% is lower than IZIMBALI COMBINED BOARDING SCHOOL's 97.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Amsterdam besides Methula Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Amsterdam, including Nganana Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Methula Secondary School?
Methula Secondary School reported 786 learners and 29 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Methula Secondary School?
Yes, Methula 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 Methula Secondary School's matric results like?
Methula Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 74.8%, in 2025. That's up from 69% in 2023.
Is Methula Secondary School a public or private school?
Methula Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Methula Secondary School?
You can call 017 881 9908. It is located at E356H, , Diepdale, 2341.
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