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Osizweni Secondary School

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

Osizweni Secondary School is a public secondary school in Secunda. Its most recent matric class posted a 70.2% pass rate.

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Located in Secunda, Osizweni Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,625
Learners
49
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Dinaledi
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Osizweni Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Osizweni Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Osizweni Secondary School entered 181 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 70.2% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202318310356.3%
20241208974.2%
202518112770.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Osizweni Secondary School offered results across 5 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Accounting led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1217965.3%
Physical Sciences1218973.6%
Life Sciences1129685.7%
Accounting1313100.0%
Geography777496.1%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

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

  • Shapeve Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,881 learners against Osizweni Secondary School's 1,625; is a public primary school, a different phase than Osizweni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Osizweni Secondary School, at 2,246 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.4% against Osizweni Secondary School's 70.2%.
  • New Ermelo Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Osizweni Secondary School, at 2,165 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Osizweni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is a similar size to Osizweni Secondary School, with 2,143 learners against 1,625; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Osizweni Secondary School's 70.2%.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Osizweni Secondary School, at 2,087 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 83.9% against Osizweni Secondary School's 70.2%.

Secunda

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

  • Kusasalethu Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Osizweni Secondary School, at 2,246 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.4% against Osizweni Secondary School's 70.2%.
  • Osizweni Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Osizweni Secondary School, at 2,084 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Osizweni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Primary School Oranjegloed sits in roughly the same size range as Osizweni Secondary School, at 1,318 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Osizweni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • High School Secunda sits in roughly the same size range as Osizweni Secondary School, at 1,142 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.5% against Osizweni Secondary School's 70.2%.
  • Highveld Ridge Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 1,128 learners against Osizweni Secondary School's 1,625; is a public primary school, a different phase than Osizweni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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
Old Bracken Mine, Brendan, Evander, 2280
Postal
Po Box 4201 Secunda 2302
Telephone
017 689 2601
Website
osizweni.org.za
Email
info@osizweni.org.za
EMIS number
800012617

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Osizweni 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 Osizweni Secondary School directly, on 017 689 2601, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Osizweni 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 Osizweni Secondary School the best school in Secunda?
On the numbers that are published, Osizweni Secondary School's matric pass rate of 70.2% is lower than HOËRSKOOL SECUNDA's 99.5%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Secunda besides Osizweni Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Secunda, including Kusasalethu Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Osizweni Secondary School?
Osizweni Secondary School reported 1,625 learners and 49 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Osizweni Secondary School?
Yes, Osizweni 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 Osizweni Secondary School's matric results like?
Osizweni Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 70.2%, in 2025. That's up from 56.3% in 2023.
Is Osizweni Secondary School a public or private school?
Osizweni Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Osizweni Secondary School?
You can call 017 689 2601. It is located at Old Bracken Mine, Brendan, Evander, 2280.
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