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Sisebenzile Secondary School

Public secondary school · Ndwedwe, KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe district (Ndwedwe circuit)

Welcome to Sisebenzile Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Ndwedwe. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 97.1%.

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Sisebenzile Secondary School is a public secondary school in Ndwedwe. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,057
Learners
31
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Sisebenzile Secondary 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

2023 2024 2025

Of the 103 learners from Sisebenzile Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 97.1% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231199277.3%
20241129584.8%
202510310097.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5413334.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Sisebenzile Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Business Studies had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics322062.5%
Mathematical Literacy807897.5%
Physical Sciences312167.7%
Life Sciences936772.0%
Accounting332678.8%
Business Studies1919100.0%
Economics191894.7%
Geography625690.3%
History626198.4%
English First Additional Language112112100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ilembe district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ilembe district with Sisebenzile Secondary School.

  • Groutville Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sisebenzile Secondary School, 2,690 compared with 1,057; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.3% against Sisebenzile Secondary School's 97.1%).
  • Dr B. W. Vilakazi Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sisebenzile Secondary School, 1,889 compared with 1,057; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sisebenzile Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thembeni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,796 learners against Sisebenzile Secondary School's 1,057; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sisebenzile Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mathubesizwe Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,793 learners against Sisebenzile Secondary School's 1,057; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.6% against Sisebenzile Secondary School's 97.1%.
  • Mashiyamahle H/. School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,599 learners against Sisebenzile Secondary School's 1,057; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98% against Sisebenzile Secondary School's 97.1%).
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
Ndwedwe Main Road, Ndwedwe, Verulam, 4342
Postal
Private Bag X505, Ndwedwe, 4342
Telephone
031 521 0353
Email
sisebenzilesec@gmail.com
EMIS number
500268213

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sisebenzile 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 Sisebenzile Secondary School directly, on 031 521 0353 or by email at sisebenzilesec@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sisebenzile Secondary 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 Sisebenzile Secondary School the best school in Ilembe?
On the numbers that are published, Sisebenzile Secondary School's matric pass rate of 97.1% is lower than GROUTVILLE SECONDARY SCHOOL's 98.3%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Ilembe besides Sisebenzile Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ilembe.
How big are the classes at Sisebenzile Secondary School?
Sisebenzile Secondary School reported 1,057 learners and 31 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Sisebenzile Secondary School?
No. Sisebenzile Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Sisebenzile Secondary School's matric results like?
Sisebenzile Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.1%, in 2025. That's up from 77.3% in 2023.
Is Sisebenzile Secondary School a public or private school?
Sisebenzile Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sisebenzile Secondary School?
You can call 031 521 0353 or email sisebenzilesec@gmail.com. It is located at Ndwedwe Main Road, Ndwedwe, Verulam, 4342.