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Ndlela Secondary School

Public secondary school, dinaledi specialisation · Piet Retief, Piet Retief, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Ndlela Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Piet Retief. Its last matric group achieved a 68% pass rate.

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Ndlela Secondary School is a public secondary school in Piet Retief. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

1,272
Learners
57
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Dinaledi
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q2 school, Ndlela 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 Ndlela Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 228 learners from Ndlela Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 68% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202339618045.5%
202421917379.0%
202522815568.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Ndlela Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1268365.9%
Mathematical Literacy957680.0%
Physical Sciences1198974.8%
Life Sciences20613967.5%
Agricultural Sciences413892.7%
Accounting171588.2%
Business Studies161381.3%
Geography12210384.4%
History9777.8%
English First Additional Language220220100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

Here is how Ndlela Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Gert Sibande district.

  • Shapeve Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ndlela Secondary School, 2,881 compared with 1,272; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ndlela Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ndlela Secondary School, 2,246 compared with 1,272; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.4% against Ndlela Secondary School's 68%.
  • New Ermelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,165 learners against Ndlela Secondary School's 1,272; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ndlela Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ndlela Secondary School, 2,143 compared with 1,272; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Ndlela Secondary School's 68%.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Ndlela Secondary School's 1,272; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 83.9% against Ndlela Secondary School's 68%.

Piet Retief

Zooming into Piet Retief, here are 5 other schools to compare against Ndlela Secondary School.

  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ndlela Secondary School, 2,143 compared with 1,272; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Ndlela Secondary School's 68%.
  • Inqubeko Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,944 learners against Ndlela Secondary School's 1,272; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94% against Ndlela Secondary School's 68%.
  • Piet Retief Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,848 learners against Ndlela Secondary School's 1,272; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ndlela Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.6% against Ndlela Secondary School's 68%.
  • Imizamoyethu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ndlela Secondary School, 1,824 compared with 1,272; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ndlela Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Nqobile Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ndlela Secondary School, at 1,534 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ndlela Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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
570 Mavuso Street , Thandukukhanya, Piet Retief, 2380
Postal
Po Box 52 Piet Retief Piet Retief 2380
Telephone
017 826 1669
EMIS number
800016469

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ndlela 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 Ndlela Secondary School directly, on 017 826 1669, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ndlela 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 Ndlela Secondary School the best school in Piet Retief?
On the numbers that are published, Ndlela Secondary School's matric pass rate of 68% is lower than INQUBEKO SECONDARY SCHOOL's 94%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Piet Retief besides Ndlela Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Piet Retief, including Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Ndlela Secondary School?
Ndlela Secondary School reported 1,272 learners and 57 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 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 Ndlela Secondary School?
Yes, Ndlela 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 Ndlela Secondary School's matric results like?
Ndlela Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 68%, in 2025. That's up from 45.5% in 2023.
Is Ndlela Secondary School a public or private school?
Ndlela Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ndlela Secondary School?
You can call 017 826 1669. It is located at 570 Mavuso Street , Thandukukhanya, Piet Retief, 2380.
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