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Sobantu Secondary School

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

In Siyabuswa, Sobantu Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 93.6% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Sobantu Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Sobantu Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Siyabuswa. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

266
Learners
13
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q2 school, Sobantu Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Sobantu Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Sobantu Secondary School entered 47 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 93.6% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023685682.4%
2024685783.8%
2025474493.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Sobantu Secondary School reported results in 4 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics685073.5%
Physical Sciences685682.4%
Life Sciences686291.2%
English First Additional Language6868100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nkangala district

5 other schools in Nkangala district, for comparison against Sobantu Secondary School.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sobantu Secondary School, 1,928 compared with 266; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sobantu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,908 learners against Sobantu Secondary School's 266; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.6% against Sobantu Secondary School's 93.6%.
  • Makause Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Sobantu Secondary School, 1,875 compared with 266; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sobantu Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Sobantu Secondary School's 93.6%.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Sobantu Secondary School, 1,862 compared with 266; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sobantu Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.3% against Sobantu Secondary School's 93.6%).
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,857 learners against Sobantu Secondary School's 266; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sobantu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Siyabuswa

Zooming into Siyabuswa, here are 5 other schools to compare against Sobantu Secondary School.

  • Kabenziwa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,416 learners against Sobantu Secondary School's 266; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sobantu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kwandebele Science Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,159 learners against Sobantu Secondary School's 266; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sobantu Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.9% against Sobantu Secondary School's 93.6%.
  • Mareleng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sobantu Secondary School, 1,151 compared with 266; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sobantu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Makopanong Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,036 learners against Sobantu Secondary School's 266; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sobantu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Sizani Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 848 learners against Sobantu Secondary School's 266; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sobantu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
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
650, Ga-Phaahla , Siyabuswa, 472
Postal
Po Box 692 Ga-Phaahla Siyabuswa 0472
Telephone
072 438 7936
EMIS number
800021899

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sobantu 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 Sobantu Secondary School directly, on 072 438 7936, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sobantu Secondary 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 Sobantu Secondary School the best school in Siyabuswa?
On the numbers that are published, Sobantu Secondary School's matric pass rate of 93.6% 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 Sobantu Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Siyabuswa, including Kabenziwa Primary School.
How big are the classes at Sobantu Secondary School?
Sobantu Secondary School reported 266 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 20 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 Sobantu Secondary School?
Yes, Sobantu 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 Sobantu Secondary School's matric results like?
Sobantu Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.6%, in 2025. That's up from 82.4% in 2023.
Is Sobantu Secondary School a public or private school?
Sobantu Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sobantu Secondary School?
You can call 072 438 7936. It is located at 650, Ga-Phaahla , Siyabuswa, 472.
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