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Siphosethu High School

Public secondary school · P.o. Box 983, KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Ndlangubo circuit)

In P.o. Box 983, Siphosethu High School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 95.7%.

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

Siphosethu High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around P.o. Box 983. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

719
Learners
20
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Siphosethu High 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

Siphosethu High School entered 69 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 95.7% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023848196.4%
2024676597.0%
2025696695.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5113131.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics151280.0%
Mathematical Literacy524892.3%
Physical Sciences121191.7%
Life Sciences413585.4%
Accounting11872.7%
Business Studies2626100.0%
Economics262596.2%
Geography5656100.0%
History2929100.0%
English First Additional Language6767100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

King Cetshwayo district

5 other schools in King Cetshwayo district, for comparison against Siphosethu High School.

  • Bizimali Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,365 learners against Siphosethu High School's 719; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (96.8% against Siphosethu High School's 95.7%).
  • Imizikayifani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Siphosethu High School, 2,166 compared with 719; is a public primary school, a different phase than Siphosethu High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Welabasha High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,929 learners against Siphosethu High School's 719; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.7% against Siphosethu High School's 95.7%.
  • Mzingazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Siphosethu High School, 1,763 compared with 719; is a public primary school, a different phase than Siphosethu High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ingweni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Siphosethu High School, 1,742 compared with 719; is a public primary school, a different phase than Siphosethu High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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
230 P Block, , Umlalazi, Eshowe, 3815
Postal
P.o.box 983, Eshowe, 3815
Telephone
063 253 3431
Email
siphosethuhighschool65@gmail.com
EMIS number
500342694

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Siphosethu 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 Siphosethu High School directly, on 063 253 3431 or by email at siphosethuhighschool65@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Siphosethu 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 Siphosethu High School the best school in King Cetshwayo?
On the numbers that are published, Siphosethu High School's matric pass rate of 95.7% is lower than WELABASHA HIGH SCHOOL's 99.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in King Cetshwayo besides Siphosethu High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in King Cetshwayo.
How big are the classes at Siphosethu High School?
Siphosethu High School reported 719 learners and 20 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Siphosethu High School?
No. Siphosethu High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Siphosethu High School's matric results like?
Siphosethu High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.7%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 96.4% since 2023.
Is Siphosethu High School a public or private school?
Siphosethu High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Siphosethu High School?
You can call 063 253 3431 or email siphosethuhighschool65@gmail.com. It is located at 230 P Block, , Umlalazi, Eshowe, 3815.