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Sikhulile Secondary School

Public secondary school · Machadodorp, Machadodorp, Mpumalanga · Nkangala district (Unknown circuit)

Sikhulile Secondary School is a public secondary school in Machadodorp. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 66.7%.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Sikhulile Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Machadodorp, Sikhulile Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

701
Learners
19
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Sikhulile Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Sikhulile Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 78 matric candidates from Sikhulile Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 66.7% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023845767.9%
2024805163.8%
2025785266.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

District comparison

Nkangala district

5 other schools in Nkangala district, for comparison against Sikhulile Secondary School.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,928 learners against Sikhulile Secondary School's 701; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sikhulile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sikhulile Secondary School, 1,908 compared with 701; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.6% against Sikhulile Secondary School's 66.7%.
  • Makause Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Sikhulile Secondary School's 701; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sikhulile Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Sikhulile Secondary School's 66.7%.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,862 learners against Sikhulile Secondary School's 701; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sikhulile Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Sikhulile Secondary School's 66.7%.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sikhulile Secondary School, 1,857 compared with 701; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sikhulile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Machadodorp

And within Machadodorp itself, 3 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Dumezizweni Primary School is a similar size to Sikhulile Secondary School, with 958 learners against 701; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sikhulile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Primary School Machado is noticeably smaller, with 221 learners against Sikhulile Secondary School's 701; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sikhulile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Chazon Tekna Combined School teaches fewer learners than Sikhulile Secondary School, 15 compared with 701, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
572 Hector Peterson Street, Emthonjeni Location, Machadodorp, 1170
Postal
Po Box 79 Machadodorp 1170
Telephone
013 256 0504
Website
ad1385.wixsite.com
EMIS number
800021048

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sikhulile 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 Sikhulile Secondary School directly, on 013 256 0504, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sikhulile Secondary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Sikhulile Secondary School the best school in Machadodorp?
Sikhulile Secondary School's most recent matric pass rate was 66.7%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Machadodorp besides Sikhulile Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 3 other schools in and around Machadodorp, including Dumezizweni Primary School.
How big are the classes at Sikhulile Secondary School?
Sikhulile Secondary School reported 701 learners and 19 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Sikhulile Secondary School?
Yes, Sikhulile 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 Sikhulile Secondary School's matric results like?
Sikhulile Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 66.7%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 67.9% since 2023.
Is Sikhulile Secondary School a public or private school?
Sikhulile Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sikhulile Secondary School?
You can call 013 256 0504. It is located at 572 Hector Peterson Street, Emthonjeni Location, Machadodorp, 1170.
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