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Sakhile Secondary School

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

Sakhile Secondary School is a public secondary school based in White River. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 96.9%.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Sakhile Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In White River, Sakhile Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

756
Learners
27
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Sakhile Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. 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 Sakhile Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 64 learners from Sakhile Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 96.9% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023686291.2%
2024676597.0%
2025646296.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Sakhile Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Accounting led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics12866.7%
Mathematical Literacy553563.6%
Physical Sciences111090.9%
Life Sciences252392.0%
Agricultural Sciences252496.0%
Accounting66100.0%
Business Studies66100.0%
Economics66100.0%
Geography363391.7%
History504896.0%
English First Additional Language6767100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ehlanzeni district with Sakhile Secondary School.

  • Guduza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sakhile Secondary School, 2,156 compared with 756; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.5% against Sakhile Secondary School's 96.9%.
  • Njeyeza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,008 learners against Sakhile Secondary School's 756; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.2% against Sakhile Secondary School's 96.9%.
  • Lekazi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,879 learners against Sakhile Secondary School's 756; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sakhile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sakhile Secondary School, 1,858 compared with 756; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sakhile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sakhile Secondary School, 1,844 compared with 756; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.4% against Sakhile Secondary School's 96.9%).

White River

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

  • Lwaleng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,502 learners against Sakhile Secondary School's 756; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sakhile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Primary School Witrivier teaches considerably more learners than Sakhile Secondary School, 1,400 compared with 756; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sakhile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Zamani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sakhile Secondary School, 1,337 compared with 756; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sakhile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Khanyisani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sakhile Secondary School, 1,329 compared with 756; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95% against Sakhile Secondary School's 96.9%).
  • Siyafundza Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,295 learners against Sakhile Secondary School's 756; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sakhile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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
Stand No 0001 Mganduzweni, White Hazy 2, Nelspruit, 1240
Postal
Private Bag X 841 White River White River 1240
Telephone
013 788 4103
EMIS number
800019729

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sakhile 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 Sakhile Secondary School directly, on 013 788 4103, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sakhile 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 Sakhile Secondary School the best school in White River?
On the numbers that are published, Sakhile Secondary School's 96.9% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of KHANYISANI SECONDARY SCHOOL at 95%.
How many other schools are there in White River besides Sakhile Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around White River, including Lwaleng Primary School.
How big are the classes at Sakhile Secondary School?
Sakhile Secondary School reported 756 learners and 27 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Sakhile Secondary School?
Yes, Sakhile 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 Sakhile Secondary School's matric results like?
Sakhile Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96.9%, in 2025. That's up from 91.2% in 2023.
Is Sakhile Secondary School a public or private school?
Sakhile Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sakhile Secondary School?
You can call 013 788 4103. It is located at Stand No 0001 Mganduzweni, White Hazy 2, Nelspruit, 1240.
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