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Sisukumile Secondary School

Public secondary school · Elukwatini, Elukwatini, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

Sisukumile Secondary School is a public secondary school in Elukwatini. Its most recent matric class posted a 94.4% pass rate.

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

Located in Elukwatini, Sisukumile Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

547
Learners
18
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Sisukumile 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 Sisukumile 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, 107 matric candidates from Sisukumile Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 94.4% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231116861.3%
20241149381.6%
202510710194.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Sisukumile Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Business Studies had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics271659.3%
Mathematical Literacy877889.7%
Physical Sciences272177.8%
Life Sciences1018180.2%
Agricultural Sciences463576.1%
Business Studies1313100.0%
Economics1313100.0%
Geography1018382.2%
English First Additional Language114114100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Gert Sibande district with Sisukumile Secondary School.

  • Shapeve Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,881 learners against Sisukumile Secondary School's 547; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sisukumile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,246 learners against Sisukumile Secondary School's 547; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.4% against Sisukumile Secondary School's 94.4%.
  • New Ermelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sisukumile Secondary School, 2,165 compared with 547; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sisukumile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,143 learners against Sisukumile Secondary School's 547; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Sisukumile Secondary School's 94.4%.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sisukumile Secondary School, 2,087 compared with 547; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.9% against Sisukumile Secondary School's 94.4%.

Elukwatini

And within Elukwatini itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • D & C Comprehensive Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,376 learners against Sisukumile Secondary School's 547; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sisukumile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Highveld Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sisukumile Secondary School, 1,365 compared with 547; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Sisukumile Secondary School's 94.4%.
  • Vuka Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,290 learners against Sisukumile Secondary School's 547; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sisukumile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Takheni Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sisukumile Secondary School, 1,169 compared with 547; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.1% against Sisukumile Secondary School's 94.4%.
  • Dlomodlomo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,105 learners against Sisukumile Secondary School's 547; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.2% against Sisukumile Secondary School's 94.4%.
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
Next Filling Station Lochiel, , Lochiel, 2337
Postal
Po Box 1061 Elukwatini 1192
Telephone
017 883 7915
EMIS number
800021345

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sisukumile 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 Sisukumile Secondary School directly, on 017 883 7915, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sisukumile 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 Sisukumile Secondary School the best school in Elukwatini?
On the numbers that are published, Sisukumile Secondary School's matric pass rate of 94.4% is lower than HIGHVELD SECONDARY SCHOOL's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Elukwatini besides Sisukumile Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Elukwatini, including D & C Comprehensive Primary School.
How big are the classes at Sisukumile Secondary School?
Sisukumile Secondary School reported 547 learners and 18 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Sisukumile Secondary School?
Yes, Sisukumile 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 Sisukumile Secondary School's matric results like?
Sisukumile Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 94.4%, in 2025. That's up from 61.3% in 2023.
Is Sisukumile Secondary School a public or private school?
Sisukumile Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sisukumile Secondary School?
You can call 017 883 7915. It is located at Next Filling Station Lochiel, , Lochiel, 2337.
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