Siphuthando Public Combined School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

Siphuthando Public Combined School is a public combined school serving families in and around Newcastle. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

545

Learners

Educators

QQ3 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Siphuthando Public Combined School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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

In 2025, 36 matric candidates from Siphuthando Public Combined School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	16	16	100.0%
2024	19	19	100.0%
2025	36	36	100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5213128.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Siphuthando Public Combined School reported results in 6 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	5	2	40.0%
Mathematical Literacy	14	14	100.0%
Physical Sciences	5	5	100.0%
Business Studies	19	19	100.0%
Geography	19	18	94.7%
English First Additional Language	19	19	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Amajuba district

Enkululekweni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Siphuthando Public Combined School, 2,071 compared with 545; is a public primary school, a different phase than Siphuthando Public Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Dedangifunde Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Siphuthando Public Combined School, 1,921 compared with 545; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Siphuthando Public Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.7% against Siphuthando Public Combined School's 100%).
Phendukani Full Service High School teaches considerably more learners than Siphuthando Public Combined School, 1,852 compared with 545; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Siphuthando Public Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.4% against Siphuthando Public Combined School's 100%).
Esididini Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,771 learners against Siphuthando Public Combined School's 545; is a public primary school, a different phase than Siphuthando Public Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Sizakancane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Siphuthando Public Combined School, 1,761 compared with 545; is a public primary school, a different phase than Siphuthando Public Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: 5924 Emafusini, Dannhauser, 3080
Postal: P.o.box 515, Dannhauser, 3080
Telephone: 066 176 8540
Email: siphuthandoschool@gmail.com
EMIS number: 500267917

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Siphuthando Public 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 Siphuthando Public Combined School directly, on 066 176 8540 or by email at siphuthandoschool@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Siphuthando Public 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 Siphuthando Public Combined School the best school in Amajuba?

On the numbers that are published, Siphuthando Public Combined School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of PHENDUKANI FULL SERVICE HIGH SCHOOL at 99.4%.

How many other schools are there in Amajuba besides Siphuthando Public Combined School?

Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Amajuba.

How big are the classes at Siphuthando Public Combined School?

Siphuthando Public Combined School reported 545 learners and 15 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 Siphuthando Public Combined School?

No. Siphuthando Public Combined School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

What are Siphuthando Public Combined School's matric results like?

Siphuthando Public Combined School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.

Is Siphuthando Public Combined School a public or private school?

Siphuthando Public Combined School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Siphuthando Public Combined School?

You can call 066 176 8540 or email siphuthandoschool@gmail.com. It is located at 5924 Emafusini, Dannhauser, 3080.