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Sithengile Secondary School

Public secondary school · Clermont, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Kranskloof circuit)

Welcome to Sithengile Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Clermont. Its last matric group achieved a 96.8% pass rate.

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Sithengile Secondary School is a public secondary school in Clermont. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,501
Learners
49
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Sithengile Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Sithengile Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 248 matric candidates from Sithengile Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 96.8% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202332430092.6%
202422520390.2%
202524824096.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5412124.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Sithengile Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. History led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics625182.3%
Mathematical Literacy16414286.6%
Physical Sciences534584.9%
Life Sciences282692.9%
Accounting373081.1%
Business Studies1038077.7%
Geography858498.8%
History136136100.0%
English First Additional Language225225100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Pinetown district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Pinetown district with Sithengile Secondary School.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sithengile Secondary School, 2,756 compared with 1,501; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.6% against Sithengile Secondary School's 96.8%).
  • Mariannridge Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sithengile Secondary School, 2,130 compared with 1,501; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sithengile Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sithengile Secondary School, at 2,020 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sithengile Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School is a similar size to Sithengile Secondary School, with 2,007 learners against 1,501; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sithengile Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sithengile Secondary School, at 1,978 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.7% against Sithengile Secondary School's 96.8%.
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
8684 Fourth Avenue, Clermont, Durban, 3602
Postal
P.o.box 419, Clernaville, 3602
Telephone
031 711 7466
Email
sithengilesecondary@gmail.com
EMIS number
500268768

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sithengile 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 Sithengile Secondary School directly, on 031 711 7466 or by email at sithengilesecondary@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sithengile 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 Sithengile Secondary School the best school in Pinetown?
On the numbers that are published, Sithengile Secondary School's 96.8% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of NKOSIBOMVU SECONDARY SCHOOL at 95.6%.
How many other schools are there in Pinetown besides Sithengile Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Sithengile Secondary School?
Sithengile Secondary School reported 1,501 learners and 49 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Sithengile Secondary School?
Yes, Sithengile 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 Sithengile Secondary School's matric results like?
Sithengile Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96.8%, in 2025. That's up from 92.6% in 2023.
Is Sithengile Secondary School a public or private school?
Sithengile Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sithengile Secondary School?
You can call 031 711 7466 or email sithengilesecondary@gmail.com. It is located at 8684 Fourth Avenue, Clermont, Durban, 3602.