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Siyabusa Secondary School

Public secondary school · Slovoville, Roodepoort, Gauteng · Johannesburg West district (1 circuit)

Welcome to Siyabusa Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Slovoville, Roodepoort. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 92.9%.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Siyabusa Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Siyabusa Secondary School is a public secondary school in Slovoville, Roodepoort. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

1,452
Learners
39
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q2 school, Siyabusa 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 Siyabusa Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 112 learners from Siyabusa Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 92.9% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202310410298.1%
2024948994.7%
202511210492.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Siyabusa Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was History, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics171376.5%
Mathematical Literacy787393.6%
Physical Sciences171694.1%
Life Sciences504488.0%
Accounting231773.9%
Business Studies444295.5%
Economics232087.0%
Geography383694.7%
History3333100.0%
English First Additional Language9595100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg West district

5 other schools in Johannesburg West district, for comparison against Siyabusa Secondary School.

  • Forte Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Siyabusa Secondary School, 2,274 compared with 1,452; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against Siyabusa Secondary School's 92.9%.
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Siyabusa Secondary School, at 1,997 learners, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Harry Gwala Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Siyabusa Secondary School, at 1,901 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Siyabusa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Siyabusa Secondary School, at 1,861 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Siyabusa Secondary School's 92.9%.
  • Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School is a similar size to Siyabusa Secondary School, with 1,846 learners against 1,452; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.7% against Siyabusa Secondary School's 92.9%).

Roodepoort

Zooming into Roodepoort, here are 5 other schools to compare against Siyabusa Secondary School.

  • Forte Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Siyabusa Secondary School, 2,274 compared with 1,452; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against Siyabusa Secondary School's 92.9%.
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Siyabusa Secondary School, at 1,997 learners, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Raymond Mhlaba Maths, Science & Ict School Of Specialisation sits in roughly the same size range as Siyabusa Secondary School, at 1,663 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Siyabusa Secondary School's 92.9%.
  • Florida Park High School is a similar size to Siyabusa Secondary School, with 1,626 learners against 1,452; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.4% against Siyabusa Secondary School's 92.9%.
  • Mayibuye Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Siyabusa Secondary School, at 1,545 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Siyabusa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Siyabusa Secondary School for 2027

Because Siyabusa Secondary School is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
19, Rietvallei, Slovoville, Roodepoort
Postal
P.o Box 681 Kagiso 1744
Telephone
082 600 7459
EMIS number
700251272

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Siyabusa 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 Siyabusa Secondary School directly, on 082 600 7459, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Siyabusa 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 Siyabusa Secondary School the best school in Roodepoort?
On the numbers that are published, Siyabusa Secondary School's matric pass rate of 92.9% is lower than RAYMOND MHLABA MATHS, SCIENCE & ICT SCHOOL OF SPECIALISATION's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Roodepoort besides Siyabusa Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Roodepoort, including Forte Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Siyabusa Secondary School?
Siyabusa Secondary School reported 1,452 learners and 39 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 Siyabusa Secondary School?
Yes, Siyabusa 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 Siyabusa Secondary School's matric results like?
Siyabusa Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.9%, in 2025. That's down from 98.1% in 2023.
Is Siyabusa Secondary School a public or private school?
Siyabusa Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Siyabusa Secondary School?
You can call 082 600 7459. It is located at 19, Rietvallei, Slovoville, Roodepoort.
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