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Sitfokotile Secondary School

Public secondary school · Matsulu, Matsulu, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni district (Unknown circuit)

Sitfokotile Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Matsulu. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 97.9%.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Sitfokotile Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Matsulu, Sitfokotile Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,286
Learners
35
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Sitfokotile Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Sitfokotile Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Sitfokotile Secondary School entered 143 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 97.9% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202310610195.3%
202416614688.0%
202514314097.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Sitfokotile Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Physical Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics221045.5%
Mathematical Literacy15012180.7%
Physical Sciences2323100.0%
Life Sciences1317960.3%
Agricultural Sciences1158069.6%
Accounting11545.5%
Business Studies353394.3%
Economics353394.3%
Geography2323100.0%
History1216654.5%
English First Additional Language17917798.9%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

5 other schools in Ehlanzeni district, for comparison against Sitfokotile Secondary School.

  • Guduza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sitfokotile Secondary School, 2,156 compared with 1,286; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.5% against Sitfokotile Secondary School's 97.9%).
  • Njeyeza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,008 learners against Sitfokotile Secondary School's 1,286; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.2% against Sitfokotile Secondary School's 97.9%.
  • Lekazi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,879 learners against Sitfokotile Secondary School's 1,286; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sitfokotile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sitfokotile Secondary School, 1,858 compared with 1,286; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sitfokotile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sitfokotile Secondary School, 1,844 compared with 1,286; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.4% against Sitfokotile Secondary School's 97.9%.

Matsulu

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

  • Tikhontele Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sitfokotile Secondary School, 1,844 compared with 1,286; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.4% against Sitfokotile Secondary School's 97.9%.
  • Sukumani Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sitfokotile Secondary School, at 1,773 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sitfokotile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • S'bongile Primary School is a similar size to Sitfokotile Secondary School, with 1,746 learners against 1,286; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sitfokotile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Masitakhe Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sitfokotile Secondary School, at 1,609 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.4% against Sitfokotile Secondary School's 97.9%.
  • Sibusisiwe Secondary School is a similar size to Sitfokotile Secondary School, with 1,458 learners against 1,286; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.3% against Sitfokotile Secondary School's 97.9%.
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
Stand No 610 , Senator Street, Matsulu, Mbombela, 1203
Postal
Po Box 411 Matsulu Nelspruit 1203
Telephone
013 778 9831
EMIS number
800021352

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sitfokotile 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 Sitfokotile Secondary School directly, on 013 778 9831, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sitfokotile 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 Sitfokotile Secondary School the best school in Matsulu?
On the numbers that are published, Sitfokotile Secondary School's 97.9% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of TIKHONTELE SECONDARY SCHOOL at 95.4%.
How many other schools are there in Matsulu besides Sitfokotile Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Matsulu, including Tikhontele Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Sitfokotile Secondary School?
Sitfokotile Secondary School reported 1,286 learners and 35 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Sitfokotile Secondary School?
Yes, Sitfokotile 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 Sitfokotile Secondary School's matric results like?
Sitfokotile Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.9%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 95.3% since 2023.
Is Sitfokotile Secondary School a public or private school?
Sitfokotile Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sitfokotile Secondary School?
You can call 013 778 9831. It is located at Stand No 610 , Senator Street, Matsulu, Mbombela, 1203.
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