Phillip Ndimande Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

Located in Witbank, Phillip Ndimande Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,563

Learners

Educators

QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Phillip Ndimande Secondary School entered 143 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 98.6% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	137	108	78.8%
2024	147	134	91.2%
2025	143	141	98.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Phillip Ndimande Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Life Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	31	26	83.9%
Mathematical Literacy	117	89	76.1%
Physical Sciences	31	28	90.3%
Life Sciences	31	31	100.0%
Agricultural Sciences	13	13	100.0%
Accounting	7	7	100.0%
Business Studies	57	48	84.2%
Economics	28	24	85.7%
Geography	71	64	90.1%
History	60	57	95.0%
English First Additional Language	148	147	99.3%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nkangala district

Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School is a similar size to Phillip Ndimande Secondary School, with 1,928 learners against 1,563; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phillip Ndimande Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Phillip Ndimande Secondary School, at 1,908 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (97.6% against Phillip Ndimande Secondary School's 98.6%).
Makause Combined School is a similar size to Phillip Ndimande Secondary School, with 1,875 learners against 1,563; is a public combined school, a different phase than Phillip Ndimande Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Phillip Ndimande Secondary School's 98.6%).
Pine Ridge Combined School is a similar size to Phillip Ndimande Secondary School, with 1,862 learners against 1,563; is a public combined school, a different phase than Phillip Ndimande Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.3% against Phillip Ndimande Secondary School's 98.6%.
Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Phillip Ndimande Secondary School, at 1,857 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phillip Ndimande Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Witbank

Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School is a similar size to Phillip Ndimande Secondary School, with 1,928 learners against 1,563; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phillip Ndimande Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Pine Ridge Combined School is a similar size to Phillip Ndimande Secondary School, with 1,862 learners against 1,563; is a public combined school, a different phase than Phillip Ndimande Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.3% against Phillip Ndimande Secondary School's 98.6%.
Motsaosele Dm Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Phillip Ndimande Secondary School, at 1,637 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.1% against Phillip Ndimande Secondary School's 98.6%.
Mogalitwa Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Phillip Ndimande Secondary School, at 1,537 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phillip Ndimande Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Primary School Duvhapark is a similar size to Phillip Ndimande Secondary School, with 1,516 learners against 1,563; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phillip Ndimande Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: 6650 Ext. 10 Kwaguqa, , Emalahleni, 1039
Postal: Po Box 17967 Emalahleni Witbank 1035
Telephone: 013 695 8171
EMIS number: 800018283

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Phillip Ndimande 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 Phillip Ndimande Secondary School directly, on 013 695 8171, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Phillip Ndimande 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 Phillip Ndimande Secondary School the best school in Witbank?

On the numbers that are published, Phillip Ndimande Secondary School's 98.6% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of PINE RIDGE COMBINED SCHOOL at 93.3%.

How many other schools are there in Witbank besides Phillip Ndimande Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Witbank, including Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary.

How big are the classes at Phillip Ndimande Secondary School?

Phillip Ndimande Secondary School reported 1,563 learners and 47 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 Phillip Ndimande Secondary School?

Yes, Phillip Ndimande 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 Phillip Ndimande Secondary School's matric results like?

Phillip Ndimande Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.6%, in 2025. That's up from 78.8% in 2023.

Is Phillip Ndimande Secondary School a public or private school?

Phillip Ndimande Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Phillip Ndimande Secondary School?

You can call 013 695 8171. It is located at 6650 Ext. 10 Kwaguqa, , Emalahleni, 1039.