Sihlengeni Combined Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Sihlengeni Combined Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Sihlengeni Combined Secondary School is a public secondary school in Nongoma Road. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

290

Learners

Educators

QQ1 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Sihlengeni Combined Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Sihlengeni Combined Secondary School entered 30 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 83.3% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	27	27	100.0%
2024	8	8	100.0%
2025	30	25	83.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5112147.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Sihlengeni Combined Secondary School reported results in 6 of these subjects. Mathematics had the strongest result, at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	4	4	100.0%
Mathematical Literacy	11	9	81.8%
Physical Sciences	4	4	100.0%
Life Sciences	10	9	90.0%
Business Studies	13	9	69.2%
English First Additional Language	15	15	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Zululand district

Mthonjeni Intermediate School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,799 learners against Sihlengeni Combined Secondary School's 290; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sihlengeni Combined Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Sihlengeni Combined Secondary School's 83.3%.
Dwaleni High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,651 learners against Sihlengeni Combined Secondary School's 290; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Sihlengeni Combined Secondary School's 83.3%.
Khanyanjalo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sihlengeni Combined Secondary School, 1,651 compared with 290; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89% against Sihlengeni Combined Secondary School's 83.3%.
Phumanyova High School teaches considerably more learners than Sihlengeni Combined Secondary School, 1,650 compared with 290; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Sihlengeni Combined Secondary School's 83.3%.
Isolomuzi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,650 learners against Sihlengeni Combined Secondary School's 290; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.9% against Sihlengeni Combined Secondary School's 83.3%.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Sihlengeni Store, Vryheid, 3100
Postal: P.o.box 1584, Vryheid, 3100
Telephone: 083 813 3428
Email: sihlengeni-css@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number: 500264735

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Sihlengeni Combined 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 Sihlengeni Combined Secondary School directly, on 083 813 3428 or by email at SIHLENGENI-CSS@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Sihlengeni Combined 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 Sihlengeni Combined Secondary School the best school in Zululand?

On the numbers that are published, Sihlengeni Combined Secondary School's matric pass rate of 83.3% is lower than MTHONJENI INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Zululand besides Sihlengeni Combined Secondary School?

Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Zululand.

How big are the classes at Sihlengeni Combined Secondary School?

Sihlengeni Combined Secondary School reported 290 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Sihlengeni Combined Secondary School?

No. Sihlengeni Combined Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

What are Sihlengeni Combined Secondary School's matric results like?

Sihlengeni Combined Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 83.3%, in 2025. That's down from 100% in 2023.

Is Sihlengeni Combined Secondary School a public or private school?

Sihlengeni Combined Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Sihlengeni Combined Secondary School?

You can call 083 813 3428 or email SIHLENGENI-CSS@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at Sihlengeni Store, Vryheid, 3100.