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Seme Secondary School

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

Welcome to Seme Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Vlakpoort. Its last matric group achieved a 85.6% pass rate.

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Seme Secondary School is a public secondary school in Vlakpoort. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

1,177
Learners
35
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, Seme 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 Seme Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 90 learners from Seme Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 85.6% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231348865.7%
202414612283.6%
2025907785.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics272592.6%
Mathematical Literacy1209175.8%
Physical Sciences272074.1%
Life Sciences1078781.3%
Agricultural Sciences1818100.0%
Business Studies403690.0%
Economics402972.5%
Geography898089.9%
History312167.7%
English First Additional Language14614297.3%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

5 other schools in Gert Sibande district, for comparison against Seme Secondary School.

  • Shapeve Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Seme Secondary School, 2,881 compared with 1,177; is a public primary school, a different phase than Seme Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Seme Secondary School, 2,246 compared with 1,177; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (86.4% against Seme Secondary School's 85.6%).
  • New Ermelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,165 learners against Seme Secondary School's 1,177; is a public primary school, a different phase than Seme Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Seme Secondary School, 2,143 compared with 1,177; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Seme Secondary School's 85.6%.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Seme Secondary School's 1,177; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (83.9% against Seme Secondary School's 85.6%).

Vlakpoort

Zooming into Vlakpoort, here are 5 other schools to compare against Seme Secondary School.

  • Sizenzele Primary School is a similar size to Seme Secondary School, with 1,043 learners against 1,177; is a public primary school, a different phase than Seme Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Hambani Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Seme Secondary School, at 925 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Seme Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Ethembeni Primary School teaches fewer learners than Seme Secondary School, 820 compared with 1,177; is a public primary school, a different phase than Seme Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Daggakraal Primary School teaches fewer learners than Seme Secondary School, 569 compared with 1,177; is a public primary school, a different phase than Seme Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bethamoya Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 178 learners against Seme Secondary School's 1,177; is a public primary school, a different phase than Seme Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
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
No 1 Drienfotein Road, Daggakraal, Vlakpoort, 2491
Postal
Po Box 52 Vlakpoort Amersfoort 2491
Telephone
082 489 8436
EMIS number
800020263

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Seme 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 Seme Secondary School directly, on 082 489 8436, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Seme 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 Seme Secondary School the best school in Vlakpoort?
Seme Secondary School's most recent matric pass rate was 85.6%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Vlakpoort besides Seme Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 5 other schools in and around Vlakpoort, including Sizenzele Primary School.
How big are the classes at Seme Secondary School?
Seme Secondary School reported 1,177 learners and 35 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Seme Secondary School?
Yes, Seme 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 Seme Secondary School's matric results like?
Seme Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 85.6%, in 2025. That's up from 65.7% in 2023.
Is Seme Secondary School a public or private school?
Seme Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Seme Secondary School?
You can call 082 489 8436. It is located at No 1 Drienfotein Road, Daggakraal, Vlakpoort, 2491.
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