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Somkhahlekwa Secondary School

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

In Siyabuswa, Somkhahlekwa Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 91.9% pass rate.

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

Somkhahlekwa Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Siyabuswa. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

655
Learners
18
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 37 learners from Somkhahlekwa Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 91.9% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023352982.9%
2024534992.5%
2025373491.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Somkhahlekwa Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics302170.0%
Mathematical Literacy2323100.0%
Physical Sciences251976.0%
Life Sciences302893.3%
Accounting181794.4%
Business Studies2323100.0%
Economics232191.3%
Geography302996.7%
English First Additional Language5353100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nkangala district

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

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Somkhahlekwa Secondary School, 1,928 compared with 655; is a public primary school, a different phase than Somkhahlekwa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,908 learners against Somkhahlekwa Secondary School's 655; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.6% against Somkhahlekwa Secondary School's 91.9%.
  • Makause Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Somkhahlekwa Secondary School, 1,875 compared with 655; is a public combined school, a different phase than Somkhahlekwa Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Somkhahlekwa Secondary School's 91.9%.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Somkhahlekwa Secondary School, 1,862 compared with 655; is a public combined school, a different phase than Somkhahlekwa Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.3% against Somkhahlekwa Secondary School's 91.9%).
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,857 learners against Somkhahlekwa Secondary School's 655; is a public primary school, a different phase than Somkhahlekwa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Siyabuswa

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

  • Kabenziwa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,416 learners against Somkhahlekwa Secondary School's 655; is a public primary school, a different phase than Somkhahlekwa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kwandebele Science Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,159 learners against Somkhahlekwa Secondary School's 655; is a public combined school, a different phase than Somkhahlekwa Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.9% against Somkhahlekwa Secondary School's 91.9%.
  • Mareleng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Somkhahlekwa Secondary School, 1,151 compared with 655; is a public primary school, a different phase than Somkhahlekwa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Makopanong Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,036 learners against Somkhahlekwa Secondary School's 655; is a public primary school, a different phase than Somkhahlekwa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Sizani Primary School is a similar size to Somkhahlekwa Secondary School, with 848 learners against 655; is a public primary school, a different phase than Somkhahlekwa 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
358 B, Siyabuswa, Siyabuswa, 472
Postal
Private Bag X 4015 Siyabuswa Siyabuswa 0472
Telephone
013 973 1876
EMIS number
800022053

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Somkhahlekwa 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 Somkhahlekwa Secondary School directly, on 013 973 1876, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Somkhahlekwa 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 Somkhahlekwa Secondary School the best school in Siyabuswa?
On the numbers that are published, Somkhahlekwa Secondary School's matric pass rate of 91.9% 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 Somkhahlekwa Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Siyabuswa, including Kabenziwa Primary School.
How big are the classes at Somkhahlekwa Secondary School?
Somkhahlekwa Secondary School reported 655 learners and 18 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Somkhahlekwa Secondary School?
Yes, Somkhahlekwa 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 Somkhahlekwa Secondary School's matric results like?
Somkhahlekwa Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91.9%, in 2025. That's up from 82.9% in 2023.
Is Somkhahlekwa Secondary School a public or private school?
Somkhahlekwa Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Somkhahlekwa Secondary School?
You can call 013 973 1876. It is located at 358 B, Siyabuswa, Siyabuswa, 472.
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