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Sibhulo Secondary School

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

Sibhulo Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Kabokweni. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 89.1%.

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

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

1,190
Learners
34
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Sibhulo 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 Sibhulo 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 137 learners from Sibhulo Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 89.1% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316712574.9%
202418813069.1%
202513712289.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Sibhulo Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 99.5%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics433479.1%
Mathematical Literacy14710269.4%
Physical Sciences431534.9%
Life Sciences865867.4%
Agricultural Sciences432967.4%
Accounting433581.4%
Business Studies877485.1%
Economics443784.1%
Geography603863.3%
History603050.0%
English First Additional Language19018999.5%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

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

  • Guduza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sibhulo Secondary School, 2,156 compared with 1,190; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.5% against Sibhulo Secondary School's 89.1%.
  • Njeyeza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,008 learners against Sibhulo Secondary School's 1,190; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.2% against Sibhulo Secondary School's 89.1%.
  • Lekazi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,879 learners against Sibhulo Secondary School's 1,190; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sibhulo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sibhulo Secondary School, 1,858 compared with 1,190; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sibhulo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sibhulo Secondary School, 1,844 compared with 1,190; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.4% against Sibhulo Secondary School's 89.1%.

Kabokweni

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

  • Guduza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sibhulo Secondary School, 2,156 compared with 1,190; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.5% against Sibhulo Secondary School's 89.1%.
  • Vulindlela Secondary School is a similar size to Sibhulo Secondary School, with 1,484 learners against 1,190; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.4% against Sibhulo Secondary School's 89.1%.
  • Sandzile Primary School is a similar size to Sibhulo Secondary School, with 1,377 learners against 1,190; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sibhulo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Khutsalani Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sibhulo Secondary School, at 1,364 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.5% against Sibhulo Secondary School's 89.1%.
  • Tsembaletfu Primary School is a similar size to Sibhulo Secondary School, with 1,305 learners against 1,190; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sibhulo 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 75, Kabokweni, Bhuga Trust, 1247
Postal
Po Box 759 Kabokweni White River 1245
Telephone
013 796 3546
EMIS number
800020651

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sibhulo 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 Sibhulo Secondary School directly, on 013 796 3546, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sibhulo 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 Sibhulo Secondary School the best school in Kabokweni?
On the numbers that are published, Sibhulo Secondary School's matric pass rate of 89.1% is lower than GUDUZA SECONDARY SCHOOL's 99.5%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Kabokweni besides Sibhulo Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kabokweni, including Guduza Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Sibhulo Secondary School?
Sibhulo Secondary School reported 1,190 learners and 34 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Sibhulo Secondary School?
Yes, Sibhulo 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 Sibhulo Secondary School's matric results like?
Sibhulo Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 89.1%, in 2025. That's up from 74.9% in 2023.
Is Sibhulo Secondary School a public or private school?
Sibhulo Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sibhulo Secondary School?
You can call 013 796 3546. It is located at Stand No 75, Kabokweni, Bhuga Trust, 1247.
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