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Siyabonga Secondary School

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

Welcome to Siyabonga Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Glenmore, Mpuluzi. Its last matric group achieved a 95.4% pass rate.

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Siyabonga Secondary School is a public secondary school in Glenmore, Mpuluzi. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

766
Learners
26
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q1 school, Siyabonga 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 Siyabonga Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Siyabonga Secondary School entered 108 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 95.4% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202315211575.7%
202415011174.0%
202510810395.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Siyabonga Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Business Studies led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics995454.5%
Mathematical Literacy515098.0%
Physical Sciences1015655.4%
Life Sciences997777.8%
Agricultural Sciences413278.0%
Accounting231982.6%
Business Studies1313100.0%
Economics1212100.0%
Geography12812799.2%
English First Additional Language15215199.3%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

5 other schools in Gert Sibande district, for comparison against Siyabonga Secondary School.

  • Shapeve Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Siyabonga Secondary School, 2,881 compared with 766; is a public primary school, a different phase than Siyabonga Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Siyabonga Secondary School, 2,246 compared with 766; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.4% against Siyabonga Secondary School's 95.4%.
  • New Ermelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,165 learners against Siyabonga Secondary School's 766; is a public primary school, a different phase than Siyabonga Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Siyabonga Secondary School, 2,143 compared with 766; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Siyabonga Secondary School's 95.4%.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Siyabonga Secondary School's 766; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.9% against Siyabonga Secondary School's 95.4%.

Mpuluzi

Zooming into Mpuluzi, here are 5 other schools to compare against Siyabonga Secondary School.

  • Mp Magagula Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Siyabonga Secondary School, 1,222 compared with 766; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.7% against Siyabonga Secondary School's 95.4%.
  • Tisiteni Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Siyabonga Secondary School, at 971 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Siyabonga Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Lilanga Secondary School is a similar size to Siyabonga Secondary School, with 915 learners against 766; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84% against Siyabonga Secondary School's 95.4%.
  • Mayflower Secondary School is a similar size to Siyabonga Secondary School, with 889 learners against 766; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.5% against Siyabonga Secondary School's 95.4%).
  • Rev Sa Nkosi Secondary School is a similar size to Siyabonga Secondary School, with 866 learners against 766; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.8% against Siyabonga Secondary School's 95.4%.
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
E418, Glenmore, Dundonald, 2336
Postal
Po Box 290 Mpuluzi Dundonald 2335
Telephone
076 639 9854
EMIS number
800021451

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Siyabonga 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 Siyabonga Secondary School directly, on 076 639 9854, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Siyabonga 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 Siyabonga Secondary School the best school in Mpuluzi?
On the numbers that are published, Siyabonga Secondary School's matric pass rate of 95.4% is lower than REV SA NKOSI SECONDARY SCHOOL's 97.8%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Mpuluzi besides Siyabonga Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mpuluzi, including Mp Magagula Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Siyabonga Secondary School?
Siyabonga Secondary School reported 766 learners and 26 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Siyabonga Secondary School?
Yes, Siyabonga 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 Siyabonga Secondary School's matric results like?
Siyabonga Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.4%, in 2025. That's up from 75.7% in 2023.
Is Siyabonga Secondary School a public or private school?
Siyabonga Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Siyabonga Secondary School?
You can call 076 639 9854. It is located at E418, Glenmore, Dundonald, 2336.
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