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Sidungeni Secondary School

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

In Kanyamazane, Sidungeni Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 79.8% pass rate.

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

Sidungeni Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Kanyamazane. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

548
Learners
19
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q1 school, Sidungeni 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 Sidungeni Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Sidungeni Secondary School entered 89 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 79.8% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023724562.5%
2024676394.0%
2025897179.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Sidungeni Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Life Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics403280.0%
Mathematical Literacy272696.3%
Physical Sciences403895.0%
Life Sciences4040100.0%
Agricultural Sciences625893.5%
Economics272696.3%
Geography323093.8%
English First Additional Language6767100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

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

  • Guduza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,156 learners against Sidungeni Secondary School's 548; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.5% against Sidungeni Secondary School's 79.8%.
  • Njeyeza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sidungeni Secondary School, 2,008 compared with 548; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.2% against Sidungeni Secondary School's 79.8%.
  • Lekazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sidungeni Secondary School, 1,879 compared with 548; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sidungeni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,858 learners against Sidungeni Secondary School's 548; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sidungeni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,844 learners against Sidungeni Secondary School's 548; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.4% against Sidungeni Secondary School's 79.8%.

Kanyamazane

Zooming into Kanyamazane, here are 5 other schools to compare against Sidungeni Secondary School.

  • Lekazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sidungeni Secondary School, 1,879 compared with 548; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sidungeni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Sitintile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sidungeni Secondary School, 1,443 compared with 548; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75% against Sidungeni Secondary School's 79.8%.
  • Vulamasango Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sidungeni Secondary School, 1,426 compared with 548; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sidungeni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Somcuba Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,417 learners against Sidungeni Secondary School's 548; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sidungeni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Hillaria Mthethwa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sidungeni Secondary School, 1,391 compared with 548; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Sidungeni Secondary School's 79.8%.
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 15, Nelspruit, Kanyamazane, 1214
Postal
Sidungeni 1535 Kanyamazane Kanyamazane 1214
Telephone
079 017 8920
EMIS number
800020875

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sidungeni 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 Sidungeni Secondary School directly, on 079 017 8920, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sidungeni 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 Sidungeni Secondary School the best school in Kanyamazane?
On the numbers that are published, Sidungeni Secondary School's matric pass rate of 79.8% is lower than HILLARIA MTHETHWA SECONDARY SCHOOL's 93.9%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Kanyamazane besides Sidungeni Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kanyamazane, including Lekazi Primary School.
How big are the classes at Sidungeni Secondary School?
Sidungeni Secondary School reported 548 learners and 19 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Sidungeni Secondary School?
Yes, Sidungeni 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 Sidungeni Secondary School's matric results like?
Sidungeni Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 79.8%, in 2025. That's up from 62.5% in 2023.
Is Sidungeni Secondary School a public or private school?
Sidungeni Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sidungeni Secondary School?
You can call 079 017 8920. It is located at Stand No 15, Nelspruit, Kanyamazane, 1214.
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