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Sithenjisiwe Secondary School

Public secondary school · Skilpadfontein, Skilpadfontein, Mpumalanga · Nkangala district (Unknown circuit)

Sithenjisiwe Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Skilpadfontein. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 93.6%.

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

In Skilpadfontein, Sithenjisiwe Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

391
Learners
13
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Sithenjisiwe 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 Sithenjisiwe Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 47 learners from Sithenjisiwe Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 93.6% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023554989.1%
2024343397.1%
2025474493.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Sithenjisiwe Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics13861.5%
Mathematical Literacy2121100.0%
Physical Sciences10880.0%
Life Sciences1818100.0%
Agricultural Sciences1818100.0%
Accounting161593.8%
Business Studies1616100.0%
Economics1616100.0%
Geography88100.0%
English First Additional Language3434100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nkangala district

Here is how Sithenjisiwe Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Nkangala district.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,928 learners against Sithenjisiwe Secondary School's 391; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sithenjisiwe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sithenjisiwe Secondary School, 1,908 compared with 391; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.6% against Sithenjisiwe Secondary School's 93.6%.
  • Makause Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Sithenjisiwe Secondary School's 391; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sithenjisiwe Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Sithenjisiwe Secondary School's 93.6%.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,862 learners against Sithenjisiwe Secondary School's 391; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sithenjisiwe Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.3% against Sithenjisiwe Secondary School's 93.6%).
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sithenjisiwe Secondary School, 1,857 compared with 391; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sithenjisiwe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Skilpadfontein

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

  • Seruane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 837 learners against Sithenjisiwe Secondary School's 391; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (92% against Sithenjisiwe Secondary School's 93.6%).
  • Kabete Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sithenjisiwe Secondary School, at 538 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sithenjisiwe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Moepi Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sithenjisiwe Secondary School, at 536 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.7% against Sithenjisiwe Secondary School's 93.6%.
  • Ditlhokwe Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sithenjisiwe Secondary School, at 469 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sithenjisiwe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Gobolibi Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sithenjisiwe Secondary School, at 456 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.4% against Sithenjisiwe Secondary School's 93.6%.
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 500, Debeersput, Skilpadfontein, 431
Postal
Po Box 670 Sklpadfontein Debeersput 0431
Telephone
013 934 8536
EMIS number
800021386

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sithenjisiwe 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 Sithenjisiwe Secondary School directly, on 013 934 8536, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sithenjisiwe 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 Sithenjisiwe Secondary School the best school in Skilpadfontein?
On the numbers that are published, Sithenjisiwe Secondary School's matric pass rate of 93.6% is lower than GOBOLIBI SECONDARY SCHOOL's 98.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Skilpadfontein besides Sithenjisiwe Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Skilpadfontein, including Seruane Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Sithenjisiwe Secondary School?
Sithenjisiwe Secondary School reported 391 learners and 13 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 Sithenjisiwe Secondary School?
Yes, Sithenjisiwe 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 Sithenjisiwe Secondary School's matric results like?
Sithenjisiwe Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.6%, in 2025. That's up from 89.1% in 2023.
Is Sithenjisiwe Secondary School a public or private school?
Sithenjisiwe Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sithenjisiwe Secondary School?
You can call 013 934 8536. It is located at Stand No 500, Debeersput, Skilpadfontein, 431.
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