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Siphapheme High School

Public secondary school · Dumisa Area, KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu district (Braemar circuit)

Welcome to Siphapheme High School, a public secondary school serving Dumisa Area. Its last matric group achieved a 95.3% pass rate.

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Siphapheme High School is a public secondary school in Dumisa Area. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

1,298
Learners
39
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Siphapheme High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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

Siphapheme High School entered 150 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 95.3% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202313713094.9%
202418815884.0%
202515014395.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5312318.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics352777.1%
Mathematical Literacy15512781.9%
Physical Sciences292689.7%
Life Sciences1719957.9%
Accounting181688.9%
Business Studies1818100.0%
Economics1818100.0%
Geography17114987.1%
History14314198.6%
English First Additional Language189189100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ugu district

Here is how Siphapheme High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Ugu district.

  • Gobhela Primary Full Service School is a similar size to Siphapheme High School, with 1,710 learners against 1,298; is a public primary school, a different phase than Siphapheme High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Nombuso High School sits in roughly the same size range as Siphapheme High School, at 1,673 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Siphapheme High School's 95.3%.
  • Mdlangathi Secondary School is a similar size to Siphapheme High School, with 1,612 learners against 1,298; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.6% against Siphapheme High School's 95.3%.
  • Luthuli High School sits in roughly the same size range as Siphapheme High School, at 1,592 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.6% against Siphapheme High School's 95.3%.
  • Ntaba Primary School is a similar size to Siphapheme High School, with 1,550 learners against 1,298; is a public primary school, a different phase than Siphapheme High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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
Izopo Highflats Road, Umzinto, 4200
Postal
Private Bag X554, Umzinto, 4200
Telephone
079 203 7250
Email
kappamkize@gmail.com
EMIS number
500267140

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Siphapheme High 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 Siphapheme High School directly, on 079 203 7250 or by email at kappamkize@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Siphapheme High 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 Siphapheme High School the best school in Ugu?
On the numbers that are published, Siphapheme High School's matric pass rate of 95.3% is lower than NOMBUSO HIGH SCHOOL's 98%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Ugu besides Siphapheme High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ugu.
How big are the classes at Siphapheme High School?
Siphapheme High School reported 1,298 learners and 39 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 Siphapheme High School?
No. Siphapheme High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Siphapheme High School's matric results like?
Siphapheme High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.3%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 94.9% since 2023.
Is Siphapheme High School a public or private school?
Siphapheme High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Siphapheme High School?
You can call 079 203 7250 or email kappamkize@gmail.com. It is located at Izopo Highflats Road, Umzinto, 4200.