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Sibanisakhe High School

Public secondary school · Ulundi, KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand district (Ondini circuit)

Welcome to Sibanisakhe High School, a public secondary school serving Ulundi. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 86.8%.

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Sibanisakhe High School is a public secondary school in Ulundi. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

473
Learners
17
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Sibanisakhe High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Sibanisakhe High School entered 91 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 86.8% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023918593.4%
2024767598.7%
2025917986.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5112244.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Sibanisakhe High School reported results in 9 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Life Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics332884.8%
Mathematical Literacy434195.3%
Physical Sciences332678.8%
Life Sciences3333100.0%
Agricultural Sciences766382.9%
Accounting77100.0%
Business Studies434195.3%
Geography696797.1%
English First Additional Language7676100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Zululand district

Here is how Sibanisakhe High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Zululand district.

  • Mthonjeni Intermediate School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,799 learners against Sibanisakhe High School's 473; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sibanisakhe High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Sibanisakhe High School's 86.8%.
  • Dwaleni High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,651 learners against Sibanisakhe High School's 473; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Sibanisakhe High School's 86.8%.
  • Khanyanjalo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sibanisakhe High School, 1,651 compared with 473; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89% against Sibanisakhe High School's 86.8%.
  • Phumanyova High School teaches considerably more learners than Sibanisakhe High School, 1,650 compared with 473; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Sibanisakhe High School's 86.8%.
  • Isolomuzi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,650 learners against Sibanisakhe High School's 473; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.9% against Sibanisakhe High School's 86.8%.
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
Ximba Tribal Authority, Hlophekhulu Reserve, Ulundi, 3838
Postal
Private Bag X55, Ulundi, 3838
Telephone
083 636 4158
Email
hzondo462@gmail.com
EMIS number
500262626

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sibanisakhe 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 Sibanisakhe High School directly, on 083 636 4158 or by email at hzondo462@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sibanisakhe 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 Sibanisakhe High School the best school in Zululand?
On the numbers that are published, Sibanisakhe High School's matric pass rate of 86.8% is lower than MTHONJENI INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Zululand besides Sibanisakhe High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Zululand.
How big are the classes at Sibanisakhe High School?
Sibanisakhe High School reported 473 learners and 17 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 Sibanisakhe High School?
No. Sibanisakhe High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Sibanisakhe High School's matric results like?
Sibanisakhe High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86.8%, in 2025. That's down from 93.4% in 2023.
Is Sibanisakhe High School a public or private school?
Sibanisakhe High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sibanisakhe High School?
You can call 083 636 4158 or email hzondo462@gmail.com. It is located at Ximba Tribal Authority, Hlophekhulu Reserve, Ulundi, 3838.