Shobiyana Senior Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find a full profile of Shobiyana Senior Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Acornhoek, Shobiyana Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,895

Learners

Educators

QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Shobiyana Senior Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. 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 Shobiyana Senior Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Of the 264 learners from Shobiyana Senior Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 78% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	325	204	62.8%
2024	282	176	62.4%
2025	264	206	78.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Shobiyana Senior Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 98.2%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	137	44	32.1%
Mathematical Literacy	146	125	85.6%
Physical Sciences	134	56	41.8%
Life Sciences	134	90	67.2%
Agricultural Sciences	92	61	66.3%
Accounting	14	8	57.1%
Business Studies	21	18	85.7%
Economics	20	17	85.0%
Geography	34	33	97.1%
History	132	89	67.4%
English First Additional Language	283	278	98.2%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

Masana Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Shobiyana Senior Secondary School, at 2,280 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Shobiyana Senior Secondary School's 78%.
Mashishing Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Shobiyana Senior Secondary School, at 1,972 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96% against Shobiyana Senior Secondary School's 78%.
Makhosana Manzini High School is a similar size to Shobiyana Senior Secondary School, with 1,946 learners against 1,895; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Shobiyana Senior Secondary School's 78%.
Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School is a similar size to Shobiyana Senior Secondary School, with 1,518 learners against 1,895; is a public primary school, a different phase than Shobiyana Senior Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Mvuyazi Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Shobiyana Senior Secondary School, at 1,501 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Shobiyana Senior Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.

Acornhoek

Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School is a similar size to Shobiyana Senior Secondary School, with 1,518 learners against 1,895; is a public primary school, a different phase than Shobiyana Senior Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Jameyana Higher Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 1,320 learners against Shobiyana Senior Secondary School's 1,895; is a public primary school, a different phase than Shobiyana Senior Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Lekete High School teaches fewer learners than Shobiyana Senior Secondary School, 1,256 compared with 1,895; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.6% against Shobiyana Senior Secondary School's 78%.
Phendulane Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 1,174 learners against Shobiyana Senior Secondary School's 1,895; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73% against Shobiyana Senior Secondary School's 78%.
Magwagwaza Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 1,147 learners against Shobiyana Senior Secondary School's 1,895; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 70.6% against Shobiyana Senior Secondary School's 78%.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Tintswalo Village Stand No 789, , Acornhoek, 1360
Postal: Private Bag X 459 Acornhoek 1360
Telephone: 081 453 3747
EMIS number: 800034985

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Shobiyana Senior 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 Shobiyana Senior Secondary School directly, on 081 453 3747, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Shobiyana Senior 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 Shobiyana Senior Secondary School the best school in Acornhoek?

On the numbers that are published, Shobiyana Senior Secondary School's 78% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of LEKETE HIGH SCHOOL at 74.6%.

How many other schools are there in Acornhoek besides Shobiyana Senior Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Acornhoek, including Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School.

How big are the classes at Shobiyana Senior Secondary School?

Shobiyana Senior Secondary School reported 1,895 learners and 67 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 Shobiyana Senior Secondary School?

Yes, Shobiyana Senior 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 Shobiyana Senior Secondary School's matric results like?

Shobiyana Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 78%, in 2025. That's up from 62.8% in 2023.

Is Shobiyana Senior Secondary School a public or private school?

Shobiyana Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Shobiyana Senior Secondary School?

You can call 081 453 3747. It is located at Tintswalo Village Stand No 789, , Acornhoek, 1360.