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Simtfolile Secondary School

Public secondary school · Mpuluzi, Mpuluzi, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

In Mpuluzi, Simtfolile Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 83.5% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Simtfolile Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Simtfolile Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Mpuluzi. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

639
Learners
23
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q1 school, Simtfolile Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Simtfolile Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Simtfolile Secondary School entered 188 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 83.5% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202317213980.8%
202416914787.0%
202518815783.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Simtfolile Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Geography, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics977880.4%
Mathematical Literacy747297.3%
Physical Sciences967376.0%
Life Sciences16914082.8%
Agricultural Sciences14813993.9%
Geography2323100.0%
English First Additional Language17317299.4%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Gert Sibande district with Simtfolile Secondary School.

  • Shapeve Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Simtfolile Secondary School, 2,881 compared with 639; is a public primary school, a different phase than Simtfolile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Simtfolile Secondary School, 2,246 compared with 639; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.4% against Simtfolile Secondary School's 83.5%.
  • New Ermelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,165 learners against Simtfolile Secondary School's 639; is a public primary school, a different phase than Simtfolile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Simtfolile Secondary School, 2,143 compared with 639; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Simtfolile Secondary School's 83.5%.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Simtfolile Secondary School's 639; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (83.9% against Simtfolile Secondary School's 83.5%).

Mpuluzi

Zooming into Mpuluzi, here are 5 other schools to compare against Simtfolile Secondary School.

  • Mp Magagula Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Simtfolile Secondary School, 1,222 compared with 639; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.7% against Simtfolile Secondary School's 83.5%.
  • Tisiteni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 971 learners against Simtfolile Secondary School's 639; is a public primary school, a different phase than Simtfolile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Lilanga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Simtfolile Secondary School, 915 compared with 639; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (84% against Simtfolile Secondary School's 83.5%).
  • Mayflower Secondary School is a similar size to Simtfolile Secondary School, with 889 learners against 639; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.5% against Simtfolile Secondary School's 83.5%.
  • Rev Sa Nkosi Secondary School is a similar size to Simtfolile Secondary School, with 866 learners against 639; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.8% against Simtfolile Secondary School's 83.5%.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
E1258 A, Fernie, Fernie , 2342
Postal
Po Box 451 Fernie Mpuluzi 2335
Telephone
1785599
EMIS number
800021162

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Simtfolile 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 Simtfolile Secondary School directly, on 1785599, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Simtfolile 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 Simtfolile Secondary School the best school in Mpuluzi?
On the numbers that are published, Simtfolile Secondary School's matric pass rate of 83.5% is lower than REV SA NKOSI SECONDARY SCHOOL's 97.8%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Mpuluzi besides Simtfolile Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mpuluzi, including Mp Magagula Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Simtfolile Secondary School?
Simtfolile Secondary School reported 639 learners and 23 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Simtfolile Secondary School?
Yes, Simtfolile 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 Simtfolile Secondary School's matric results like?
Simtfolile Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 83.5%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 80.8% since 2023.
Is Simtfolile Secondary School a public or private school?
Simtfolile Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Simtfolile Secondary School?
You can call 1785599. It is located at E1258 A, Fernie, Fernie , 2342.
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