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Sibongimfundo High School

Public secondary school · Hibberdene, KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu district (Turton circuit)

Sibongimfundo High School is a public secondary school in Hibberdene. Its most recent matric class posted a 91.2% pass rate.

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

Located in Hibberdene, Sibongimfundo High School is a public secondary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

361
Learners
14
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Sibongimfundo High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Sibongimfundo High School entered 68 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 91.2% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023804657.5%
2024383386.8%
2025686291.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5312132.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Sibongimfundo High School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Physical Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics6466.7%
Mathematical Literacy322578.1%
Physical Sciences66100.0%
Life Sciences191473.7%
Geography383489.5%
History3232100.0%
English First Additional Language3838100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ugu district

Here is how Sibongimfundo High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Ugu district.

  • Gobhela Primary Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than Sibongimfundo High School, 1,710 compared with 361; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sibongimfundo High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Nombuso High School teaches considerably more learners than Sibongimfundo High School, 1,673 compared with 361; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Sibongimfundo High School's 91.2%.
  • Mdlangathi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sibongimfundo High School, 1,612 compared with 361; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.6% against Sibongimfundo High School's 91.2%.
  • Luthuli High School teaches considerably more learners than Sibongimfundo High School, 1,592 compared with 361; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.6% against Sibongimfundo High School's 91.2%.
  • Ntaba Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,550 learners against Sibongimfundo High School's 361; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sibongimfundo High School; and charges no school fees, 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
455 D Section, Umzumbe, Port Shepstone, 4220
Postal
P.o.box 167, Hibberdene, 4220
Telephone
083 732 8471
Email
mzo147gumede@gmail.com
EMIS number
500263181

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sibongimfundo 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 Sibongimfundo High School directly, on 083 732 8471 or by email at mzo147gumede@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sibongimfundo High 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 Sibongimfundo High School the best school in Ugu?
On the numbers that are published, Sibongimfundo High School's matric pass rate of 91.2% is lower than NOMBUSO HIGH SCHOOL's 98%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Ugu besides Sibongimfundo High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ugu.
How big are the classes at Sibongimfundo High School?
Sibongimfundo High School reported 361 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Sibongimfundo High School?
No. Sibongimfundo High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Sibongimfundo High School's matric results like?
Sibongimfundo High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91.2%, in 2025. That's up from 57.5% in 2023.
Is Sibongimfundo High School a public or private school?
Sibongimfundo High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sibongimfundo High School?
You can call 083 732 8471 or email mzo147gumede@gmail.com. It is located at 455 D Section, Umzumbe, Port Shepstone, 4220.