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Sivumelene Secondary School

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

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

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

Located in Mbibane, Sivumelene Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

573
Learners
18
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Sivumelene Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. 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 Sivumelene 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, 47 matric candidates from Sivumelene Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 97.9% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023514384.3%
2024525096.2%
2025474697.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Sivumelene Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics201785.0%
Mathematical Literacy524586.5%
Physical Sciences232191.3%
Life Sciences433581.4%
Accounting181583.3%
Business Studies534992.5%
Economics403587.5%
Geography232087.0%
English First Additional Language7676100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nkangala district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Nkangala district with Sivumelene Secondary School.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,928 learners against Sivumelene Secondary School's 573; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sivumelene Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sivumelene Secondary School, 1,908 compared with 573; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (97.6% against Sivumelene Secondary School's 97.9%).
  • Makause Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Sivumelene Secondary School's 573; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sivumelene Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Sivumelene Secondary School's 97.9%.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,862 learners against Sivumelene Secondary School's 573; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sivumelene Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.3% against Sivumelene Secondary School's 97.9%.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sivumelene Secondary School, 1,857 compared with 573; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sivumelene Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Mbibane

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

  • Thembalihle Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 854 learners against Sivumelene Secondary School's 573; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sivumelene Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Nkosabo Primary School is a similar size to Sivumelene Secondary School, with 682 learners against 573; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sivumelene Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sizisizwe Primary School is a similar size to Sivumelene Secondary School, with 659 learners against 573; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sivumelene Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Emfundweni Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sivumelene Secondary School, at 629 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sivumelene Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Masana Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sivumelene Secondary School, at 609 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sivumelene Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
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 90, Siyabuswa, Siyabuswa, 449
Postal
Po Box 700 Mbibane Siyabuswa 0449
Telephone
071 658 7559
EMIS number
800021436

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sivumelene 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 Sivumelene Secondary School directly, on 071 658 7559, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sivumelene 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 Sivumelene Secondary School the best school in Mbibane?
Sivumelene Secondary School's most recent matric pass rate was 97.9%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Mbibane besides Sivumelene Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mbibane, including Thembalihle Primary School.
How big are the classes at Sivumelene Secondary School?
Sivumelene Secondary School reported 573 learners and 18 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Sivumelene Secondary School?
Yes, Sivumelene 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 Sivumelene Secondary School's matric results like?
Sivumelene Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.9%, in 2025. That's up from 84.3% in 2023.
Is Sivumelene Secondary School a public or private school?
Sivumelene Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sivumelene Secondary School?
You can call 071 658 7559. It is located at Stand No 90, Siyabuswa, Siyabuswa, 449.
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