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Sibusisiwe Secondary School

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

In Matsulu, Sibusisiwe Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 92.3%.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Sibusisiwe Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Sibusisiwe Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Matsulu. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,458
Learners
44
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Sibusisiwe Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Sibusisiwe Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 195 matric candidates from Sibusisiwe Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 92.3% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202323518177.0%
202425317368.4%
202519518092.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Sibusisiwe Secondary School reported results in 11 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 99.2% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics985657.1%
Mathematical Literacy15710265.0%
Physical Sciences945154.3%
Life Sciences1068782.1%
Agricultural Sciences675176.1%
Accounting381847.4%
Business Studies372567.6%
Economics383181.6%
Geography13912187.1%
History1227763.1%
English First Additional Language25625499.2%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

Here is how Sibusisiwe Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Ehlanzeni district.

  • Guduza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,156 learners against Sibusisiwe Secondary School's 1,458; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.5% against Sibusisiwe Secondary School's 92.3%.
  • Njeyeza Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sibusisiwe Secondary School, at 2,008 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.2% against Sibusisiwe Secondary School's 92.3%.
  • Lekazi Primary School is a similar size to Sibusisiwe Secondary School, with 1,879 learners against 1,458; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sibusisiwe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sibusisiwe Secondary School, at 1,858 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sibusisiwe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School is a similar size to Sibusisiwe Secondary School, with 1,844 learners against 1,458; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.4% against Sibusisiwe Secondary School's 92.3%.

Matsulu

Zooming into Matsulu, here are 5 other schools to compare against Sibusisiwe Secondary School.

  • Tikhontele Secondary School is a similar size to Sibusisiwe Secondary School, with 1,844 learners against 1,458; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.4% against Sibusisiwe Secondary School's 92.3%.
  • Sukumani Primary School is a similar size to Sibusisiwe Secondary School, with 1,773 learners against 1,458; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sibusisiwe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • S'bongile Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sibusisiwe Secondary School, at 1,746 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sibusisiwe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Masitakhe Secondary School is a similar size to Sibusisiwe Secondary School, with 1,609 learners against 1,458; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.4% against Sibusisiwe Secondary School's 92.3%.
  • Takheleni Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sibusisiwe Secondary School, at 1,303 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sibusisiwe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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
Stand No. 78, Matsulu, Matsulu, 1203
Postal
Po Box 45 Matsulu Matsulu 1203
Telephone
082 438 4016
EMIS number
800020784

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sibusisiwe 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 Sibusisiwe Secondary School directly, on 082 438 4016, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sibusisiwe Secondary 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 Sibusisiwe Secondary School the best school in Matsulu?
On the numbers that are published, Sibusisiwe Secondary School's matric pass rate of 92.3% is lower than TIKHONTELE SECONDARY SCHOOL's 95.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Matsulu besides Sibusisiwe Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Matsulu, including Tikhontele Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Sibusisiwe Secondary School?
Sibusisiwe Secondary School reported 1,458 learners and 44 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Sibusisiwe Secondary School?
Yes, Sibusisiwe 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 Sibusisiwe Secondary School's matric results like?
Sibusisiwe Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.3%, in 2025. That's up from 77% in 2023.
Is Sibusisiwe Secondary School a public or private school?
Sibusisiwe Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sibusisiwe Secondary School?
You can call 082 438 4016. It is located at Stand No. 78, Matsulu, Matsulu, 1203.
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