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Sehlakabje High School

Public secondary school · Arconhoek, Acornhoek, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Sehlakabje High School, a public secondary school serving Arconhoek, Acornhoek. Its most recent matric class posted a 53.7% pass rate.

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Sehlakabje High School is a public secondary school in Arconhoek, Acornhoek. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

304
Learners
12
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, Sehlakabje High 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 Sehlakabje High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 54 matric candidates from Sehlakabje High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 53.7% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023403075.0%
2024403382.5%
2025542953.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Sehlakabje High School reported results in 7 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics241666.7%
Mathematical Literacy161593.8%
Physical Sciences241770.8%
Life Sciences403485.0%
Business Studies161593.8%
Geography403382.5%
English First Additional Language4040100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

5 other schools in Bohlabela district, for comparison against Sehlakabje High School.

  • Masana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sehlakabje High School, 2,280 compared with 304; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Sehlakabje High School's 53.7%.
  • Mashishing Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sehlakabje High School, 1,972 compared with 304; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96% against Sehlakabje High School's 53.7%.
  • Makhosana Manzini High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,946 learners against Sehlakabje High School's 304; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Sehlakabje High School's 53.7%.
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sehlakabje High School, 1,895 compared with 304; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 78% against Sehlakabje High School's 53.7%.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sehlakabje High School, 1,518 compared with 304; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sehlakabje High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Acornhoek

Zooming into Acornhoek, here are 5 other schools to compare against Sehlakabje High School.

  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sehlakabje High School, 1,895 compared with 304; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 78% against Sehlakabje High School's 53.7%.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sehlakabje High School, 1,518 compared with 304; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sehlakabje High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Jameyana Higher Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sehlakabje High School, 1,320 compared with 304; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sehlakabje High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Lekete High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,256 learners against Sehlakabje High School's 304; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 74.6% against Sehlakabje High School's 53.7%.
  • Phendulane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,174 learners against Sehlakabje High School's 304; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 73% against Sehlakabje High School's 53.7%.
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
Baromeng Trust, Acornhoek, Nelspruit, 1360
Postal
Po Box 3997 Baromeng Trust Nelspruit 1360
Telephone
013 795 0330
EMIS number
800034929

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sehlakabje High 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 Sehlakabje High School directly, on 013 795 0330, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sehlakabje High 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 Sehlakabje High School the best school in Acornhoek?
On the numbers that are published, Sehlakabje High School's matric pass rate of 53.7% is lower than SHOBIYANA SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL's 78%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Acornhoek besides Sehlakabje High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Acornhoek, including Shobiyana Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Sehlakabje High School?
Sehlakabje High School reported 304 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Sehlakabje High School?
Yes, Sehlakabje High 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 Sehlakabje High School's matric results like?
Sehlakabje High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 53.7%, in 2025. That's down from 75% in 2023.
Is Sehlakabje High School a public or private school?
Sehlakabje High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sehlakabje High School?
You can call 013 795 0330. It is located at Baromeng Trust, Acornhoek, Nelspruit, 1360.
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