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Silamba Secondary School

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

Silamba Secondary School is a public secondary school in Kwamhlanga. Its most recent matric class posted a 91.8% pass rate.

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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
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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202312910279.1%
202414212588.0%
202514713591.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

District comparison

Nkangala district

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

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,928 learners against Silamba Secondary School's 1,338; is a public primary school, a different phase than Silamba Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Silamba Secondary School, 1,908 compared with 1,338; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.6% against Silamba Secondary School's 91.8%.
  • Makause Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Silamba Secondary School's 1,338; is a public combined school, a different phase than Silamba Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Silamba Secondary School's 91.8%.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School is a similar size to Silamba Secondary School, with 1,862 learners against 1,338; is a public combined school, a different phase than Silamba Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.3% against Silamba Secondary School's 91.8%).
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Silamba Secondary School, at 1,857 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Silamba Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Kwamhlanga

And within Kwamhlanga itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Dumelani Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Silamba Secondary School, at 1,556 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Silamba Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Matimba Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Silamba Secondary School, at 1,550 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Silamba Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • King Makhosonke Ii Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Silamba Secondary School, at 1,501 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.1% against Silamba Secondary School's 91.8%.
  • Musa Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Silamba Secondary School, at 1,443 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Silamba Secondary School's 91.8%.
  • Senzangakhona Secondary School is a similar size to Silamba Secondary School, with 1,439 learners against 1,338; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85% against Silamba Secondary School's 91.8%.
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
Stand No 17, Kwamhlanga, Kameelportnek, 1022
Postal
Po Box 689 Kwamhlanga Kwamhlanga 1022
Telephone
013 947 0774
EMIS number
800021097

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Silamba 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 Silamba Secondary School directly, on 013 947 0774, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Silamba 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 Silamba Secondary School the best school in Kwamhlanga?
On the numbers that are published, Silamba Secondary School's matric pass rate of 91.8% is lower than MUSA SECONDARY SCHOOL's 98%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Kwamhlanga besides Silamba Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kwamhlanga, including Dumelani Primary School.
How big are the classes at Silamba Secondary School?
Silamba Secondary School reported 1,338 learners and 40 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Silamba Secondary School?
Yes, Silamba 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 Silamba Secondary School's matric results like?
Silamba Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91.8%, in 2025. That's up from 79.1% in 2023.
Is Silamba Secondary School a public or private school?
Silamba Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Silamba Secondary School?
You can call 013 947 0774. It is located at Stand No 17, Kwamhlanga, Kameelportnek, 1022.
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