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Siyakheleni Secondary School

Public secondary school · Bakenberg, Bakenberg, Limpopo · Mogalakwena district (Unknown circuit)

Siyakheleni Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Bakenberg. Its last matric group achieved a 96.6% pass rate.

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

In Bakenberg, Siyakheleni Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

258
Learners
7
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Siyakheleni Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 29 matric candidates from Siyakheleni Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 96.6% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023241979.2%
20242222100.0%
2025292896.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Siyakheleni Secondary School offered results across 6 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Physical Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics13861.5%
Mathematical Literacy9666.7%
Physical Sciences77100.0%
Life Sciences2222100.0%
Agricultural Sciences1515100.0%
English First Additional Language2222100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mogalakwena district

Here is how Siyakheleni Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Mogalakwena district.

  • Mmamangina Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Siyakheleni Secondary School, 1,679 compared with 258; is a public primary school, a different phase than Siyakheleni Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sokgedlwa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,572 learners against Siyakheleni Secondary School's 258; is a public primary school, a different phase than Siyakheleni Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Kgati Ya Moshate Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,445 learners against Siyakheleni Secondary School's 258; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.6% against Siyakheleni Secondary School's 96.6%.
  • Mageme Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,429 learners against Siyakheleni Secondary School's 258; is a public primary school, a different phase than Siyakheleni Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Potgietersrus Comprehensive Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Siyakheleni Secondary School, 1,272 compared with 258; is a public primary school, a different phase than Siyakheleni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Bakenberg

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

  • Dennis Matlhaba Ii Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 776 learners against Siyakheleni Secondary School's 258; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.4% against Siyakheleni Secondary School's 96.6%.
  • Kgoka Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 719 learners against Siyakheleni Secondary School's 258; is a public primary school, a different phase than Siyakheleni Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Leubaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 624 learners against Siyakheleni Secondary School's 258; is a public primary school, a different phase than Siyakheleni Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Suswe Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 428 learners against Siyakheleni Secondary School's 258; is a public primary school, a different phase than Siyakheleni Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Bakenberg Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Siyakheleni Secondary School, 394 compared with 258; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 68.6% against Siyakheleni Secondary School's 96.6%.
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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Siyakheleni Secondary School for 2027

Because Siyakheleni Secondary School is a public school in Limpopo, its 2027 intake is coordinated provincially rather than by the school itself. Parents apply through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal using the Smart Admit Online Admission System, with Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 registration for 2027 closing on 31 August 2026. the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide covers everything you need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Nelly Village
Postal
P.o. Box 880; Bakenberg
Telephone
99
EMIS number
921141284

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Siyakheleni 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 Siyakheleni Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Siyakheleni 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 Siyakheleni Secondary School the best school in Bakenberg?
On the numbers that are published, Siyakheleni Secondary School's 96.6% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of DENNIS MATLHABA II at 93.4%.
How many other schools are there in Bakenberg besides Siyakheleni Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Bakenberg, including Dennis Matlhaba Ii.
How big are the classes at Siyakheleni Secondary School?
Siyakheleni Secondary School reported 258 learners and 7 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 Siyakheleni Secondary School?
No. Siyakheleni Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Siyakheleni Secondary School's matric results like?
Siyakheleni Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96.6%, in 2025. That's up from 79.2% in 2023.
Is Siyakheleni Secondary School a public or private school?
Siyakheleni Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Siyakheleni Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Nelly Village.
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