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Sofunda Secondary School

Public secondary school, dinaledi specialisation · Mhluzi, Middelburg, Mpumalanga · Nkangala district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Sofunda Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Mhluzi, Middelburg. Its most recent matric class posted a 61.3% pass rate.

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Sofunda Secondary School is a public secondary school in Mhluzi, Middelburg. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

595
Learners
20
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Dinaledi
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Sofunda 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 Sofunda Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Sofunda Secondary School entered 62 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 61.3% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023723954.2%
2024683450.0%
2025623861.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

District comparison

Nkangala district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Nkangala district with Sofunda Secondary School.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sofunda Secondary School, 1,928 compared with 595; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sofunda Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,908 learners against Sofunda Secondary School's 595; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.6% against Sofunda Secondary School's 61.3%.
  • Makause Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Sofunda Secondary School, 1,875 compared with 595; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sofunda Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Sofunda Secondary School's 61.3%.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Sofunda Secondary School, 1,862 compared with 595; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sofunda Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Sofunda Secondary School's 61.3%.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,857 learners against Sofunda Secondary School's 595; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sofunda Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Middelburg

Zooming into Middelburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Sofunda Secondary School.

  • Middelburg Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Sofunda Secondary School, 1,739 compared with 595; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sofunda Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.6% against Sofunda Secondary School's 61.3%.
  • Batlagae Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sofunda Secondary School, 1,630 compared with 595; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sofunda Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Eastdene Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Sofunda Secondary School, 1,603 compared with 595; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sofunda Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95% against Sofunda Secondary School's 61.3%.
  • Phumelela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,529 learners against Sofunda Secondary School's 595; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.7% against Sofunda Secondary School's 61.3%.
  • Thushanang Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,514 learners against Sofunda Secondary School's 595; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sofunda Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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
5531 Zandile Street, Mhluzi, Middelburg, 1050
Postal
Po Box 2140 Mhluzi Middelburg 1050
Telephone
013 241 1123
Website
seetheglory.co.za
Email
marcus@seetheglory.co.za
EMIS number
800021923

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sofunda 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 Sofunda Secondary School directly, on 013 241 1123, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sofunda 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 Sofunda Secondary School the best school in Middelburg?
On the numbers that are published, Sofunda Secondary School's matric pass rate of 61.3% is lower than PHUMELELA SECONDARY SCHOOL's 96.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Middelburg besides Sofunda Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Middelburg, including Middelburg Combined School.
How big are the classes at Sofunda Secondary School?
Sofunda Secondary School reported 595 learners and 20 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Sofunda Secondary School?
Yes, Sofunda 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 Sofunda Secondary School's matric results like?
Sofunda Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 61.3%, in 2025. That's up from 54.2% in 2023.
Is Sofunda Secondary School a public or private school?
Sofunda Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sofunda Secondary School?
You can call 013 241 1123. It is located at 5531 Zandile Street, Mhluzi, Middelburg, 1050.
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