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Phola Secondary School

Public secondary school · Sidlamafa, Sidlamafa, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni district (Unknown circuit)

In Sidlamafa, Phola Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 100% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Phola Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Phola Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Sidlamafa. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

1,093
Learners
27
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 86 matric candidates from Phola Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023696594.2%
20247070100.0%
20258686100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Phola Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematics, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics55100.0%
Mathematical Literacy656498.5%
Physical Sciences55100.0%
Life Sciences5656100.0%
Agricultural Sciences5151100.0%
Accounting141178.6%
Business Studies1414100.0%
Economics1414100.0%
Geography5656100.0%
English First Additional Language7070100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

Here is how Phola Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Ehlanzeni district.

  • Guduza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,156 learners against Phola Secondary School's 1,093; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.5% against Phola Secondary School's 100%).
  • Njeyeza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phola Secondary School, 2,008 compared with 1,093; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.2% against Phola Secondary School's 100%.
  • Lekazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phola Secondary School, 1,879 compared with 1,093; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phola Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,858 learners against Phola Secondary School's 1,093; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phola Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,844 learners against Phola Secondary School's 1,093; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.4% against Phola Secondary School's 100%.

Sidlamafa

Zooming into Sidlamafa, here are 5 other schools to compare against Phola Secondary School.

  • Magcekeni Primary School is a similar size to Phola Secondary School, with 1,323 learners against 1,093; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phola Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Hoechst Primary School is a similar size to Phola Secondary School, with 1,320 learners against 1,093; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phola Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Emtfuntini Primary School is a similar size to Phola Secondary School, with 1,113 learners against 1,093; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phola Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Sigweje Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Phola Secondary School, at 1,040 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 96.5% against Phola Secondary School's 100%.
  • Dd Mabuza Comprehensive School is a similar size to Phola Secondary School, with 913 learners against 1,093; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 96.5% against Phola Secondary School's 100%.
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
Phola Trust, White River, White River, 1240
Postal
Po Box 2918 White River White River 1240
Telephone
013 798 1361
EMIS number
800034589

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phola 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 Phola Secondary School directly, on 013 798 1361, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Phola 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 Phola Secondary School the best school in Sidlamafa?
On the numbers that are published, Phola Secondary School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of SIGWEJE SECONDARY SCHOOL at 96.5%.
How many other schools are there in Sidlamafa besides Phola Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 5 other schools in and around Sidlamafa, including Magcekeni Primary School.
How big are the classes at Phola Secondary School?
Phola Secondary School reported 1,093 learners and 27 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 40 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 Phola Secondary School?
Yes, Phola 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 Phola Secondary School's matric results like?
Phola Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 94.2% in 2023.
Is Phola Secondary School a public or private school?
Phola Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phola Secondary School?
You can call 013 798 1361. It is located at Phola Trust, White River, White River, 1240.
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