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Sinethemba Secondary School

Public secondary school, technical specialisation · Dirkiesdorp, Piet Retief, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Sinethemba Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Dirkiesdorp, Piet Retief. The school's roll stands at roughly 298 learners.

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Sinethemba Secondary School is a public secondary school in Dirkiesdorp, Piet Retief. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

298
Learners
13
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Technical
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q1 school, Sinethemba 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 Sinethemba Secondary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

Here is how Sinethemba Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Gert Sibande district.

  • Shapeve Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sinethemba Secondary School, 2,881 compared with 298; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sinethemba Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sinethemba Secondary School, 2,246 compared with 298; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sinethemba Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • New Ermelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,165 learners against Sinethemba Secondary School's 298; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sinethemba Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sinethemba Secondary School, 2,143 compared with 298; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sinethemba Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Sinethemba Secondary School's 298; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sinethemba Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Piet Retief

Zooming into Piet Retief, here are 5 other schools to compare against Sinethemba Secondary School.

  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sinethemba Secondary School, 2,143 compared with 298; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sinethemba Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Inqubeko Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,944 learners against Sinethemba Secondary School's 298; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 94% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sinethemba Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Piet Retief Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,848 learners against Sinethemba Secondary School's 298; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sinethemba Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 63.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sinethemba Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Imizamoyethu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sinethemba Secondary School, 1,824 compared with 298; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sinethemba Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Nqobile Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,534 learners against Sinethemba Secondary School's 298; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sinethemba Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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
64 Vergelegen Farm, , Dirkiesdorp, 2386
Postal
Po Box 1081 Piet Retief 2380
Telephone
017 730 0094
EMIS number
800021238

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sinethemba 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 Sinethemba Secondary School directly, on 017 730 0094, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sinethemba 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 Sinethemba Secondary School the best school in Piet Retief?
No matric pass rate is on record for Sinethemba Secondary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Piet Retief besides Sinethemba Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Piet Retief, including Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Sinethemba Secondary School?
Sinethemba Secondary School reported 298 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Sinethemba Secondary School?
Yes, Sinethemba 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 Sinethemba Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Sinethemba Secondary School.
Is Sinethemba Secondary School a public or private school?
Sinethemba Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sinethemba Secondary School?
You can call 017 730 0094. It is located at 64 Vergelegen Farm, , Dirkiesdorp, 2386.
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