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Siyathokoza Secondary School

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

Siyathokoza Secondary School is a public secondary school in Siyabuswa. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 67.3%.

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

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

491
Learners
14
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Siyathokoza 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 Siyathokoza 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, 55 matric candidates from Siyathokoza Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 67.3% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023474493.6%
2024452862.2%
2025553767.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Siyathokoza Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics131292.3%
Mathematical Literacy322887.5%
Physical Sciences271037.0%
Life Sciences271970.4%
Agricultural Sciences272177.8%
Accounting1815.6%
Business Studies181372.2%
Economics181055.6%
English First Additional Language4545100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nkangala district

Here is how Siyathokoza 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 Siyathokoza Secondary School's 491; is a public primary school, a different phase than Siyathokoza Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Siyathokoza Secondary School, 1,908 compared with 491; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.6% against Siyathokoza Secondary School's 67.3%.
  • Makause Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Siyathokoza Secondary School's 491; is a public combined school, a different phase than Siyathokoza Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Siyathokoza Secondary School's 67.3%.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,862 learners against Siyathokoza Secondary School's 491; is a public combined school, a different phase than Siyathokoza Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Siyathokoza Secondary School's 67.3%.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Siyathokoza Secondary School, 1,857 compared with 491; is a public primary school, a different phase than Siyathokoza Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Siyabuswa

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

  • Kabenziwa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Siyathokoza Secondary School, 1,416 compared with 491; is a public primary school, a different phase than Siyathokoza Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kwandebele Science Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Siyathokoza Secondary School, 1,159 compared with 491; is a public combined school, a different phase than Siyathokoza Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.9% against Siyathokoza Secondary School's 67.3%.
  • Mareleng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,151 learners against Siyathokoza Secondary School's 491; is a public primary school, a different phase than Siyathokoza Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Makopanong Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Siyathokoza Secondary School, 1,036 compared with 491; is a public primary school, a different phase than Siyathokoza Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Sizani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Siyathokoza Secondary School, 848 compared with 491; is a public primary school, a different phase than Siyathokoza 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
Thabana 331, Siyabuswa, Marble Hall, 472
Postal
Po Box 52 Siyabuswa Siyabuswa 0472
Telephone
083 819 5798
EMIS number
800021584

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Siyathokoza 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 Siyathokoza Secondary School directly, on 083 819 5798, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Siyathokoza 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 Siyathokoza Secondary School the best school in Siyabuswa?
On the numbers that are published, Siyathokoza Secondary School's matric pass rate of 67.3% is lower than KWANDEBELE SCIENCE COMBINED SCHOOL's 96.9%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Siyabuswa besides Siyathokoza Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Siyabuswa, including Kabenziwa Primary School.
How big are the classes at Siyathokoza Secondary School?
Siyathokoza Secondary School reported 491 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Siyathokoza Secondary School?
Yes, Siyathokoza 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 Siyathokoza Secondary School's matric results like?
Siyathokoza Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 67.3%, in 2025. That's down from 93.6% in 2023.
Is Siyathokoza Secondary School a public or private school?
Siyathokoza Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Siyathokoza Secondary School?
You can call 083 819 5798. It is located at Thabana 331, Siyabuswa, Marble Hall, 472.
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