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Skhila Secondary School

Public secondary school · Ohrigstad, Mashishing, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela district (Unknown circuit)

Skhila Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Ohrigstad, Mashishing. It currently teaches around 1,357 learners.

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

In Ohrigstad, Mashishing, Skhila Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

1,357
Learners
41
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Skhila Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. 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 Skhila Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

5 other schools in Bohlabela district, for comparison against Skhila Secondary School.

  • Masana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,280 learners against Skhila Secondary School's 1,357; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Skhila Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mashishing Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,972 learners against Skhila Secondary School's 1,357; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 96% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Skhila Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Makhosana Manzini High School teaches considerably more learners than Skhila Secondary School, 1,946 compared with 1,357; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Skhila Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Skhila Secondary School, at 1,895 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Skhila Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School is a similar size to Skhila Secondary School, with 1,518 learners against 1,357; is a public primary school, a different phase than Skhila Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Mashishing

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

  • Lesodi Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Skhila Secondary School, at 1,485 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Skhila Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Primary School Lydenburg sits in roughly the same size range as Skhila Secondary School, at 1,362 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Skhila Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Marambane Primary School is a similar size to Skhila Secondary School, with 1,286 learners against 1,357; is a public primary school, a different phase than Skhila Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • High School Lydenburg sits in roughly the same size range as Skhila Secondary School, at 1,170 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Skhila Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Kellysville sits in roughly the same size range as Skhila Secondary School, at 1,128 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Skhila Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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
Cnr Polokwane & Ohrigstad Road, 39 Showground Street, Lydenburg, 1120
Postal
Lydenburg 1120
Telephone
013 235 2540
EMIS number
800001164

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Skhila 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 Skhila Secondary School directly, on 013 235 2540, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Skhila 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 Skhila Secondary School the best school in Mashishing?
No matric pass rate is on record for Skhila Secondary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Mashishing besides Skhila Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mashishing, including Lesodi Primary School.
How big are the classes at Skhila Secondary School?
Skhila Secondary School reported 1,357 learners and 41 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Skhila Secondary School?
Yes, Skhila 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 Skhila Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Skhila Secondary School.
Is Skhila Secondary School a public or private school?
Skhila Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Skhila Secondary School?
You can call 013 235 2540. It is located at Cnr Polokwane & Ohrigstad Road, 39 Showground Street, Lydenburg, 1120.
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