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Siphakeme Combined School

Public combined school · Ngome, KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi district (Umvozana circuit)

Welcome to Siphakeme Combined School, a public combined school serving Ngome. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 86.4%.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Siphakeme Combined School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Siphakeme Combined School is a public combined school in Ngome. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

545
Learners
18
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Siphakeme Combined School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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

Siphakeme Combined School entered 81 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 86.4% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023615488.5%
2024666090.9%
2025817086.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5212423.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Siphakeme Combined School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Business Studies, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics11981.8%
Mathematical Literacy565089.3%
Physical Sciences11981.8%
Life Sciences453475.6%
Accounting211885.7%
Business Studies2222100.0%
Economics222090.9%
Geography454395.6%
History3434100.0%
English First Additional Language6767100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umzinyathi district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Umzinyathi district with Siphakeme Combined School.

  • Mount Ernestina Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Siphakeme Combined School, 1,738 compared with 545; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.9% against Siphakeme Combined School's 86.4%.
  • Ubongumenzi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Siphakeme Combined School, 1,572 compared with 545; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Siphakeme Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.1% against Siphakeme Combined School's 86.4%.
  • Greytown Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,513 learners against Siphakeme Combined School's 545; is a public primary school, a different phase than Siphakeme Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Busana High School teaches considerably more learners than Siphakeme Combined School, 1,350 compared with 545; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Siphakeme Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95% against Siphakeme Combined School's 86.4%.
  • Thalana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,348 learners against Siphakeme Combined School's 545; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Siphakeme Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.8% against Siphakeme Combined School's 86.4%.
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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Ngome Community Centre, Empanza, Greytown, 3250
Postal
P.o.box 816, Greytown, 3250
Telephone
071 366 3536
Email
teswebs@gmail.com
EMIS number
500341584

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Siphakeme Combined 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 Siphakeme Combined School directly, on 071 366 3536 or by email at teswebs@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Siphakeme Combined 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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Siphakeme Combined School the best school in Umzinyathi?
On the numbers that are published, Siphakeme Combined School's matric pass rate of 86.4% is lower than BUSANA HIGH SCHOOL's 95%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Umzinyathi besides Siphakeme Combined School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umzinyathi.
How big are the classes at Siphakeme Combined School?
Siphakeme Combined School reported 545 learners and 18 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Siphakeme Combined School?
No. Siphakeme Combined School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Siphakeme Combined School's matric results like?
Siphakeme Combined School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86.4%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 88.5% since 2023.
Is Siphakeme Combined School a public or private school?
Siphakeme Combined School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Siphakeme Combined School?
You can call 071 366 3536 or email teswebs@gmail.com. It is located at Ngome Community Centre, Empanza, Greytown, 3250.