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Qedela Secondary School

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

Welcome to Qedela Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Piet Retief. Its last matric group achieved a 73.6% pass rate.

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Qedela Secondary School is a public secondary school in Piet Retief. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

1,259
Learners
38
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, Qedela 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 Qedela Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 273 learners from Qedela Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 73.6% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202314010675.7%
202416314387.7%
202527320173.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Qedela Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Economics led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics615285.2%
Mathematical Literacy1038481.6%
Physical Sciences564783.9%
Life Sciences1028785.3%
Accounting241979.2%
Business Studies625385.5%
Economics2424100.0%
Geography14012790.7%
English First Additional Language164164100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

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

  • Shapeve Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Qedela Secondary School, 2,881 compared with 1,259; is a public primary school, a different phase than Qedela Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Qedela Secondary School, 2,246 compared with 1,259; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.4% against Qedela Secondary School's 73.6%.
  • New Ermelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,165 learners against Qedela Secondary School's 1,259; is a public primary school, a different phase than Qedela Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Qedela Secondary School, 2,143 compared with 1,259; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Qedela Secondary School's 73.6%.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Qedela Secondary School's 1,259; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 83.9% against Qedela Secondary School's 73.6%.

Piet Retief

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

  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Qedela Secondary School, 2,143 compared with 1,259; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Qedela Secondary School's 73.6%.
  • Inqubeko Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,944 learners against Qedela Secondary School's 1,259; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94% against Qedela Secondary School's 73.6%.
  • Piet Retief Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,848 learners against Qedela Secondary School's 1,259; is a public combined school, a different phase than Qedela Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.6% against Qedela Secondary School's 73.6%.
  • Imizamoyethu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Qedela Secondary School, 1,824 compared with 1,259; is a public primary school, a different phase than Qedela Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Nqobile Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Qedela Secondary School, at 1,534 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Qedela 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
195 Old Stand, Saul Mkhizeville, Emkhondo, 2383
Postal
Po Box 182 Emkhondo Saul Mkhizeville 2380
Telephone
017 820 5043
EMIS number
800018846

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Qedela 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 Qedela Secondary School directly, on 017 820 5043, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Qedela 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 Qedela Secondary School the best school in Piet Retief?
On the numbers that are published, Qedela Secondary School's matric pass rate of 73.6% 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 Qedela 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 Qedela Secondary School?
Qedela Secondary School reported 1,259 learners and 38 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 Qedela Secondary School?
Yes, Qedela 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 Qedela Secondary School's matric results like?
Qedela Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 73.6%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 75.7% since 2023.
Is Qedela Secondary School a public or private school?
Qedela Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Qedela Secondary School?
You can call 017 820 5043. It is located at 195 Old Stand, Saul Mkhizeville, Emkhondo, 2383.
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