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Sibongamandla Secondary School

Public secondary school · Kriel, Kriel, Mpumalanga · Nkangala district (Unknown circuit)

Sibongamandla Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Kriel. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 84.2%.

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

In Kriel, Sibongamandla Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,651
Learners
49
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Sibongamandla Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Sibongamandla 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 190 learners from Sibongamandla Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 84.2% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202323015065.2%
202424717370.0%
202519016084.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Sibongamandla Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 99.6%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics443681.8%
Mathematical Literacy20614469.9%
Physical Sciences443988.6%
Life Sciences1888243.6%
Business Studies613049.2%
Economics282175.0%
Geography18813973.9%
English First Additional Language24924899.6%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nkangala district

Here is how Sibongamandla Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Nkangala district.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School is a similar size to Sibongamandla Secondary School, with 1,928 learners against 1,651; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sibongamandla Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sibongamandla Secondary School, at 1,908 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.6% against Sibongamandla Secondary School's 84.2%.
  • Makause Combined School is a similar size to Sibongamandla Secondary School, with 1,875 learners against 1,651; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sibongamandla Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Sibongamandla Secondary School's 84.2%.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School is a similar size to Sibongamandla Secondary School, with 1,862 learners against 1,651; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sibongamandla Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Sibongamandla Secondary School's 84.2%.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sibongamandla Secondary School, at 1,857 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sibongamandla Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Kriel

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

  • Bonginhlanhla Primary School is a similar size to Sibongamandla Secondary School, with 1,298 learners against 1,651; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sibongamandla Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • High School Kriel teaches fewer learners than Sibongamandla Secondary School, 1,046 compared with 1,651; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.9% against Sibongamandla Secondary School's 84.2%.
  • Merlin Park Primary School teaches fewer learners than Sibongamandla Secondary School, 975 compared with 1,651; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sibongamandla Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kwanala Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 878 learners against Sibongamandla Secondary School's 1,651; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sibongamandla Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Primary School Onverwacht is noticeably smaller, with 735 learners against Sibongamandla Secondary School's 1,651; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sibongamandla Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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
358 Hlokohloko Street, , Kriel, 227
Postal
Po Box 3863 Thubelihle Kriel 2271
Telephone
017 648 2383
EMIS number
800020693

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sibongamandla 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 Sibongamandla Secondary School directly, on 017 648 2383, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sibongamandla 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 Sibongamandla Secondary School the best school in Kriel?
On the numbers that are published, Sibongamandla Secondary School's matric pass rate of 84.2% is lower than HOËRSKOOL KRIEL's 87.9%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Kriel besides Sibongamandla Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 7 other schools in and around Kriel, including Bonginhlanhla Primary School.
How big are the classes at Sibongamandla Secondary School?
Sibongamandla Secondary School reported 1,651 learners and 49 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 Sibongamandla Secondary School?
Yes, Sibongamandla 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 Sibongamandla Secondary School's matric results like?
Sibongamandla Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 84.2%, in 2025. That's up from 65.2% in 2023.
Is Sibongamandla Secondary School a public or private school?
Sibongamandla Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sibongamandla Secondary School?
You can call 017 648 2383. It is located at 358 Hlokohloko Street, , Kriel, 227.
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