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Sizwakele Secondary School

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

Sizwakele Secondary School is a public secondary school in Embalenhle. Its most recent matric class posted a 91.9% pass rate.

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

Located in Embalenhle, Sizwakele Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,984
Learners
62
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Sizwakele Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Sizwakele Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 284 learners from Sizwakele Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 91.9% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202332427183.6%
202433628685.1%
202528426191.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Sizwakele Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1357253.3%
Mathematical Literacy20517585.4%
Physical Sciences1186353.4%
Life Sciences1107568.2%
Accounting251768.0%
Business Studies17512470.9%
Economics322990.6%
Geography24620081.3%
English First Additional Language338338100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

Here is how Sizwakele Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Gert Sibande district.

  • Shapeve Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,881 learners against Sizwakele Secondary School's 1,984; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sizwakele Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sizwakele Secondary School, at 2,246 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.4% against Sizwakele Secondary School's 91.9%.
  • New Ermelo Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sizwakele Secondary School, at 2,165 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sizwakele Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is a similar size to Sizwakele Secondary School, with 2,143 learners against 1,984; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.1% against Sizwakele Secondary School's 91.9%).
  • Kt Twala Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sizwakele Secondary School, at 2,087 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.9% against Sizwakele Secondary School's 91.9%.

Embalenhle

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

  • Shapeve Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,881 learners against Sizwakele Secondary School's 1,984; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sizwakele Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sizwakele Secondary School, at 2,087 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.9% against Sizwakele Secondary School's 91.9%.
  • Vukuzithathe Primary School is a similar size to Sizwakele Secondary School, with 1,749 learners against 1,984; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sizwakele Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Thomas Nhlabathi Secondary School is a similar size to Sizwakele Secondary School, with 1,699 learners against 1,984; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 61.1% against Sizwakele Secondary School's 91.9%.
  • Kiriyatswane Secondary School is a similar size to Sizwakele Secondary School, with 1,521 learners against 1,984; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 55% against Sizwakele Secondary School's 91.9%.
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
2028 Kubheka Street, Embalenhle, Secunda, 2285
Postal
Kubheka 2028 Embalenhle 2285
Telephone
017 685 3892
EMIS number
800021808

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sizwakele 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 Sizwakele Secondary School directly, on 017 685 3892, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sizwakele 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 Sizwakele Secondary School the best school in Embalenhle?
On the numbers that are published, Sizwakele Secondary School's 91.9% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of KT TWALA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 83.9%.
How many other schools are there in Embalenhle besides Sizwakele Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Embalenhle, including Shapeve Primary School.
How big are the classes at Sizwakele Secondary School?
Sizwakele Secondary School reported 1,984 learners and 62 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 Sizwakele Secondary School?
Yes, Sizwakele 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 Sizwakele Secondary School's matric results like?
Sizwakele Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91.9%, in 2025. That's up from 83.6% in 2023.
Is Sizwakele Secondary School a public or private school?
Sizwakele Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sizwakele Secondary School?
You can call 017 685 3892. It is located at 2028 Kubheka Street, Embalenhle, Secunda, 2285.
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