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Sidlamafa Secondary School

Public secondary school, dinaledi specialisation · Malelane, Malelane, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Sidlamafa Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Malelane. Its last matric group achieved a 97.5% pass rate.

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

1,494
Learners
45
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Dinaledi
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 119 learners from Sidlamafa Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 97.5% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202324416868.9%
202411310492.0%
202511911697.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics723447.2%
Mathematical Literacy413790.2%
Physical Sciences723852.8%
Life Sciences11310290.3%
Agricultural Sciences847488.1%
Accounting292793.1%
Geography11310592.9%
History413790.2%
English First Additional Language113113100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

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

  • Guduza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,156 learners against Sidlamafa Secondary School's 1,494; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.5% against Sidlamafa Secondary School's 97.5%.
  • Njeyeza Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sidlamafa Secondary School, at 2,008 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.2% against Sidlamafa Secondary School's 97.5%.
  • Lekazi Primary School is a similar size to Sidlamafa Secondary School, with 1,879 learners against 1,494; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sidlamafa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sidlamafa Secondary School, at 1,858 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sidlamafa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School is a similar size to Sidlamafa Secondary School, with 1,844 learners against 1,494; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.4% against Sidlamafa Secondary School's 97.5%.

Malelane

Zooming into Malelane, here are 5 other schools to compare against Sidlamafa Secondary School.

  • Suikerland Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sidlamafa Secondary School, at 1,800 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 94.5% against Sidlamafa Secondary School's 97.5%.
  • Mtimandze Secondary School is a similar size to Sidlamafa Secondary School, with 1,719 learners against 1,494; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.9% against Sidlamafa Secondary School's 97.5%.
  • Luvolwetfu Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sidlamafa Secondary School, at 1,619 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sidlamafa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Shayaza Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sidlamafa Secondary School, at 1,517 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sidlamafa Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.1% against Sidlamafa Secondary School's 97.5%).
  • Kamhlushwa Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sidlamafa Secondary School, at 1,116 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sidlamafa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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 294, Sidlamafa, Sidlamafa, 1320
Postal
Private Bag X 513 Malelane Malelane 1320
Telephone
013 785 7906
EMIS number
800020834

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sidlamafa 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 Sidlamafa Secondary School directly, on 013 785 7906, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sidlamafa 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 Sidlamafa Secondary School the best school in Malelane?
On the numbers that are published, Sidlamafa Secondary School's matric pass rate of 97.5% is lower than SHAYAZA PRIMARY SCHOOL's 98.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Malelane besides Sidlamafa Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Malelane, including Suikerland Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Sidlamafa Secondary School?
Sidlamafa Secondary School reported 1,494 learners and 45 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 Sidlamafa Secondary School?
Yes, Sidlamafa 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 Sidlamafa Secondary School's matric results like?
Sidlamafa Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.5%, in 2025. That's up from 68.9% in 2023.
Is Sidlamafa Secondary School a public or private school?
Sidlamafa Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sidlamafa Secondary School?
You can call 013 785 7906. It is located at Stand No 294, Sidlamafa, Sidlamafa, 1320.
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