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Sicelosethu Secondary School

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

Welcome to Sicelosethu Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Mbombela. Its most recent matric class posted a 91.1% pass rate.

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Sicelosethu Secondary School is a public secondary school in Mbombela. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

929
Learners
24
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Sicelosethu 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 Sicelosethu Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 90 matric candidates from Sicelosethu Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 91.1% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023888090.9%
2024695478.3%
2025908291.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Sicelosethu Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics121083.3%
Mathematical Literacy574782.5%
Physical Sciences12975.0%
Life Sciences343191.2%
Agricultural Sciences221881.8%
Accounting7685.7%
Business Studies352674.3%
Geography625283.9%
English First Additional Language6969100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

5 other schools in Ehlanzeni district, for comparison against Sicelosethu Secondary School.

  • Guduza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,156 learners against Sicelosethu Secondary School's 929; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.5% against Sicelosethu Secondary School's 91.1%.
  • Njeyeza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sicelosethu Secondary School, 2,008 compared with 929; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.2% against Sicelosethu Secondary School's 91.1%.
  • Lekazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sicelosethu Secondary School, 1,879 compared with 929; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sicelosethu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,858 learners against Sicelosethu Secondary School's 929; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sicelosethu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,844 learners against Sicelosethu Secondary School's 929; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.4% against Sicelosethu Secondary School's 91.1%.

Mbombela

Zooming into Mbombela, here are 5 other schools to compare against Sicelosethu Secondary School.

  • Valencia Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,664 learners against Sicelosethu Secondary School's 929; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sicelosethu Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.6% against Sicelosethu Secondary School's 91.1%.
  • Sicelalwati Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sicelosethu Secondary School, 1,527 compared with 929, and is a public primary school, a different phase than Sicelosethu Secondary School.
  • High School Nelspruit teaches considerably more learners than Sicelosethu Secondary School, 1,420 compared with 929; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Sicelosethu Secondary School's 91.1%.
  • Primary School Laeveld teaches considerably more learners than Sicelosethu Secondary School, 1,410 compared with 929; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sicelosethu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Nelspruit Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sicelosethu Secondary School, 1,400 compared with 929; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sicelosethu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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
Daantjie Trust, Kanyamazane, Mbombela, 1214
Postal
Po Box 124 Daantjie Trust Mbombela 1214
Telephone
079 204 7390
EMIS number
800034207

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sicelosethu 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 Sicelosethu Secondary School directly, on 079 204 7390, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sicelosethu 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 Sicelosethu Secondary School the best school in Mbombela?
On the numbers that are published, Sicelosethu Secondary School's matric pass rate of 91.1% is lower than HOËRSKOOL NELSPRUIT's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Mbombela besides Sicelosethu Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mbombela, including Valencia Combined School.
How big are the classes at Sicelosethu Secondary School?
Sicelosethu Secondary School reported 929 learners and 24 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 Sicelosethu Secondary School?
Yes, Sicelosethu 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 Sicelosethu Secondary School's matric results like?
Sicelosethu Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91.1%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 90.9% since 2023.
Is Sicelosethu Secondary School a public or private school?
Sicelosethu Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sicelosethu Secondary School?
You can call 079 204 7390. It is located at Daantjie Trust, Kanyamazane, Mbombela, 1214.
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