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Sigweje Secondary School

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

In Sidlamafa, Sigweje Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 96.5%.

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

Sigweje Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Sidlamafa. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

1,040
Learners
33
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q2 school, Sigweje 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 Sigweje Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 113 learners from Sigweje Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 96.5% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202317513577.1%
202412311895.9%
202511310996.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Sigweje Secondary School reported results in 11 of these subjects. Life Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics242083.3%
Mathematical Literacy999596.0%
Physical Sciences241458.3%
Life Sciences2424100.0%
Agricultural Sciences2424100.0%
Accounting161381.3%
Business Studies161593.8%
Economics1616100.0%
Geography1079286.0%
History838096.4%
English First Additional Language123123100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

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

  • Guduza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,156 learners against Sigweje Secondary School's 1,040; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.5% against Sigweje Secondary School's 96.5%.
  • Njeyeza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sigweje Secondary School, 2,008 compared with 1,040; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.2% against Sigweje Secondary School's 96.5%.
  • Lekazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sigweje Secondary School, 1,879 compared with 1,040; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sigweje Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,858 learners against Sigweje Secondary School's 1,040; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sigweje Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,844 learners against Sigweje Secondary School's 1,040; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.4% against Sigweje Secondary School's 96.5%).

Sidlamafa

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

  • Magcekeni Primary School is a similar size to Sigweje Secondary School, with 1,323 learners against 1,040; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sigweje Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Hoechst Primary School is a similar size to Sigweje Secondary School, with 1,320 learners against 1,040; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sigweje Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Emtfuntini Primary School is a similar size to Sigweje Secondary School, with 1,113 learners against 1,040; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sigweje Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Phola Secondary School is a similar size to Sigweje Secondary School, with 1,093 learners against 1,040; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Sigweje Secondary School's 96.5%.
  • Dd Mabuza Comprehensive School is a similar size to Sigweje Secondary School, with 913 learners against 1,040; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (96.5% against Sigweje Secondary School's 96.5%).
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: 557B, , Malelane, 1320
Postal
Po Box 355 Sidlamafa 1320
Telephone
076 381 2545
EMIS number
800020958

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sigweje 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 Sigweje Secondary School directly, on 076 381 2545, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sigweje 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 Sigweje Secondary School the best school in Sidlamafa?
On the numbers that are published, Sigweje Secondary School's matric pass rate of 96.5% is lower than PHOLA SECONDARY SCHOOL's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Sidlamafa besides Sigweje Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 5 other schools in and around Sidlamafa, including Magcekeni Primary School.
How big are the classes at Sigweje Secondary School?
Sigweje Secondary School reported 1,040 learners and 33 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Sigweje Secondary School?
Yes, Sigweje 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 Sigweje Secondary School's matric results like?
Sigweje Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96.5%, in 2025. That's up from 77.1% in 2023.
Is Sigweje Secondary School a public or private school?
Sigweje Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sigweje Secondary School?
You can call 076 381 2545. It is located at Stand No: 557B, , Malelane, 1320.
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