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Sobabili High School

Public secondary school · Imbabazane Local Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela district (Ntabamhlophe circuit)

Welcome to Sobabili High School, a public secondary school serving Imbabazane Local Municipality. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 71.4%.

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

Sobabili High School is a public secondary school in Imbabazane Local Municipality. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

361
Learners
14
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Sobabili High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Sobabili High School entered 49 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 71.4% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023553665.5%
2024483675.0%
2025493571.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5211228.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Sobabili High School reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Agricultural Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics482858.3%
Physical Sciences331545.5%
Life Sciences332369.7%
Agricultural Sciences3333100.0%
Accounting1515100.0%
Business Studies1515100.0%
Economics1515100.0%
English First Additional Language4848100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Uthukela district

Here is how Sobabili High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Uthukela district.

  • Amancamakazana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sobabili High School, 1,940 compared with 361; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sobabili High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Weenen Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Sobabili High School, 1,758 compared with 361; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sobabili High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Sobabili High School's 71.4%.
  • Intandoyesizwe High School teaches considerably more learners than Sobabili High School, 1,624 compared with 361; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.1% against Sobabili High School's 71.4%.
  • Mpumelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Sobabili High School, 1,528 compared with 361; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 82.3% against Sobabili High School's 71.4%.
  • Amahlubi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sobabili High School, 1,486 compared with 361; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 82.6% against Sobabili High School's 71.4%.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Sobabili Location, Sobabili, Escourt, 3310
Postal
P.o.box 1332, Estcourt, 3310
Telephone
083 938 2213
Email
ngwasessr@gmail.com
EMIS number
500272431

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sobabili High 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 Sobabili High School directly, on 083 938 2213 or by email at Ngwasessr@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sobabili High 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 Sobabili High School the best school in Uthukela?
On the numbers that are published, Sobabili High School's matric pass rate of 71.4% is lower than WEENEN COMBINED SCHOOL's 97.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Uthukela besides Sobabili High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Uthukela.
How big are the classes at Sobabili High School?
Sobabili High School reported 361 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Sobabili High School?
No. Sobabili High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Sobabili High School's matric results like?
Sobabili High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 71.4%, in 2025. That's up from 65.5% in 2023.
Is Sobabili High School a public or private school?
Sobabili High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sobabili High School?
You can call 083 938 2213 or email Ngwasessr@gmail.com. It is located at Sobabili Location, Sobabili, Escourt, 3310.