On this page, you will find a full profile of Silamba Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Kwamhlanga, Silamba Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.
1,338
Learners
40
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Matric results
Three year NSC pass rate
In 2025, 147 matric candidates from Silamba Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 91.8% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.
Year
Candidates wrote
Achieved NSC
Pass rate
2023
129
102
79.1%
2024
142
125
88.0%
2025
147
135
91.8%
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Fees and funding
Fee-charging school
Silamba Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. 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 Silamba Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.
Admissions
How to apply
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.
