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Simphiwe Khethwa Secondary School

Public secondary school · Venterstad, Eastern Cape · Joe Gqabi district (Unknown circuit)

In Venterstad, Simphiwe Khethwa Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 95.3%.

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Simphiwe Khethwa Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Venterstad. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

600
Learners
16
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Simphiwe Khethwa Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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

2023 2024 2025

Of the 43 learners from Simphiwe Khethwa Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 95.3% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023403997.5%
2024413995.1%
2025434195.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Simphiwe Khethwa Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Mathematics led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics55100.0%
Mathematical Literacy363288.9%
Physical Sciences5240.0%
Life Sciences1212100.0%
Agricultural Sciences1212100.0%
Business Studies413175.6%
History2929100.0%
English First Additional Language3737100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.


District comparison

Joe Gqabi district

  • Sizamulwazi Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,708 learners against Simphiwe Khethwa Secondary School's 600; is a public primary school, a different phase than Simphiwe Khethwa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Et Thabane Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,707 learners against Simphiwe Khethwa Secondary School's 600; is a public primary school, a different phase than Simphiwe Khethwa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sterkspruit Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Simphiwe Khethwa Secondary School, 1,666 compared with 600; is a public combined school, a different phase than Simphiwe Khethwa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sterkspruit Community School teaches considerably more learners than Simphiwe Khethwa Secondary School, 1,497 compared with 600; is a public combined school, a different phase than Simphiwe Khethwa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tlokweng Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Simphiwe Khethwa Secondary School, 1,490 compared with 600, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Venterstad

  • Khayamnandi Public School is a similar size to Simphiwe Khethwa Secondary School, with 573 learners against 600; is a public primary school, a different phase than Simphiwe Khethwa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Kareefontein Primary School is a similar size to Simphiwe Khethwa Secondary School, with 450 learners against 600; is a public primary school, a different phase than Simphiwe Khethwa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Oviston Primary School teaches fewer learners than Simphiwe Khethwa Secondary School, 141 compared with 600; is a public primary school, a different phase than Simphiwe Khethwa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Simphiwe Khethwa Secondary School for 2027

Because Simphiwe Khethwa Secondary School is a public school in the Eastern Cape, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications for 2027 run through the province's Eastern Cape Admissions Platform for late applications, while Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12 are applied for in person at the preferred school. the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide covers the required documents.


Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Bergh Street, Venterstad, 9798
Postal
P O Box 56, Venterstad, 9798
Telephone
051 654 0371
EMIS number
200601001

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Simphiwe Khethwa 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 Simphiwe Khethwa Secondary School directly, on 051 654 0371, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Simphiwe Khethwa 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 Simphiwe Khethwa Secondary School the best school in Venterstad?
Simphiwe Khethwa Secondary School's most recent matric pass rate was 95.3%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Venterstad besides Simphiwe Khethwa Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 3 other schools in and around Venterstad, including Khayamnandi Public School.
How big are the classes at Simphiwe Khethwa Secondary School?
Simphiwe Khethwa Secondary School reported 600 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Simphiwe Khethwa Secondary School?
No. Simphiwe Khethwa Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Simphiwe Khethwa Secondary School's matric results like?
Simphiwe Khethwa Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.3%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 97.5% since 2023.
Is Simphiwe Khethwa Secondary School a public or private school?
Simphiwe Khethwa Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Simphiwe Khethwa Secondary School?
You can call 051 654 0371. It is located at Bergh Street, Venterstad, 9798.
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