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Siphokuhle Secondary School

Public secondary school · Piet Retief, Ngema, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

Siphokuhle Secondary School is a public secondary school in Piet Retief, Ngema. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 96.3%.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Siphokuhle Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Piet Retief, Ngema, Siphokuhle Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

811
Learners
23
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Siphokuhle Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q1. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Siphokuhle Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 81 matric candidates from Siphokuhle Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 96.3% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231058278.1%
20244747100.0%
2025817896.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Siphokuhle Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics292069.0%
Mathematical Literacy1919100.0%
Physical Sciences2929100.0%
Life Sciences414097.6%
Accounting66100.0%
Business Studies1919100.0%
Economics77100.0%
English First Additional Language4747100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

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

  • Shapeve Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,881 learners against Siphokuhle Secondary School's 811; is a public primary school, a different phase than Siphokuhle Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,246 learners against Siphokuhle Secondary School's 811; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.4% against Siphokuhle Secondary School's 96.3%.
  • New Ermelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Siphokuhle Secondary School, 2,165 compared with 811; is a public primary school, a different phase than Siphokuhle Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,143 learners against Siphokuhle Secondary School's 811; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Siphokuhle Secondary School's 96.3%.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Siphokuhle Secondary School, 2,087 compared with 811; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.9% against Siphokuhle Secondary School's 96.3%.

Ngema

Schoolhive does not yet have other schools listed in Ngema to compare Siphokuhle Secondary School against.

Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Kwangema Trust , Piet Retief, Piet Retief, 2380
Postal
Po Box 2174 Piet Retief Piet Retief 2380
Telephone
082 738 3935
EMIS number
800034585

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Siphokuhle 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 Siphokuhle Secondary School directly, on 082 738 3935, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Siphokuhle Secondary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Siphokuhle Secondary School the best school in Ngema?
Siphokuhle Secondary School's most recent matric pass rate was 96.3%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Ngema besides Siphokuhle Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ngema.
How big are the classes at Siphokuhle Secondary School?
Siphokuhle Secondary School reported 811 learners and 23 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Siphokuhle Secondary School?
Yes, Siphokuhle 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 Siphokuhle Secondary School's matric results like?
Siphokuhle Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96.3%, in 2025. That's up from 78.1% in 2023.
Is Siphokuhle Secondary School a public or private school?
Siphokuhle Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Siphokuhle Secondary School?
You can call 082 738 3935. It is located at Kwangema Trust , Piet Retief, Piet Retief, 2380.