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Somsuswa Secondary School

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

In Kwamhlanga, Somsuswa Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 78.9%.

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

Somsuswa Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Kwamhlanga. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

768
Learners
25
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Somsuswa 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 Somsuswa Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 185 matric candidates from Somsuswa Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 78.9% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202318516187.0%
202418714376.5%
202518514678.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Somsuswa Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics815163.0%
Mathematical Literacy1068984.0%
Physical Sciences693144.9%
Life Sciences694971.0%
Accounting261557.7%
Business Studies1189479.7%
Economics1038481.6%
English First Additional Language187187100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nkangala district

Here is how Somsuswa Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Nkangala district.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Somsuswa Secondary School, 1,928 compared with 768; is a public primary school, a different phase than Somsuswa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,908 learners against Somsuswa Secondary School's 768; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.6% against Somsuswa Secondary School's 78.9%.
  • Makause Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Somsuswa Secondary School, 1,875 compared with 768; is a public combined school, a different phase than Somsuswa Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Somsuswa Secondary School's 78.9%.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Somsuswa Secondary School, 1,862 compared with 768; is a public combined school, a different phase than Somsuswa Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Somsuswa Secondary School's 78.9%.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,857 learners against Somsuswa Secondary School's 768; is a public primary school, a different phase than Somsuswa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Kwamhlanga

Zooming into Kwamhlanga, here are 5 other schools to compare against Somsuswa Secondary School.

  • Dumelani Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,556 learners against Somsuswa Secondary School's 768; is a public primary school, a different phase than Somsuswa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Matimba Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,550 learners against Somsuswa Secondary School's 768; is a public primary school, a different phase than Somsuswa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • King Makhosonke Ii Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Somsuswa Secondary School, 1,501 compared with 768; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 84.1% against Somsuswa Secondary School's 78.9%.
  • Musa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,443 learners against Somsuswa Secondary School's 768; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Somsuswa Secondary School's 78.9%.
  • Senzangakhona Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Somsuswa Secondary School, 1,439 compared with 768; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85% against Somsuswa Secondary School's 78.9%.
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
Stand No 1003, Tweefontein M, Kwamhlanga, 1022
Postal
Thokoza 1004 Kwamhlanga Kwamhlanga 1022
Telephone
072 454 4016
EMIS number
800022087

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Somsuswa 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 Somsuswa Secondary School directly, on 072 454 4016, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Somsuswa 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 Somsuswa Secondary School the best school in Kwamhlanga?
On the numbers that are published, Somsuswa Secondary School's matric pass rate of 78.9% is lower than MUSA SECONDARY SCHOOL's 98%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Kwamhlanga besides Somsuswa Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kwamhlanga, including Dumelani Primary School.
How big are the classes at Somsuswa Secondary School?
Somsuswa Secondary School reported 768 learners and 25 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Somsuswa Secondary School?
Yes, Somsuswa 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 Somsuswa Secondary School's matric results like?
Somsuswa Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 78.9%, in 2025. That's down from 87% in 2023.
Is Somsuswa Secondary School a public or private school?
Somsuswa Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Somsuswa Secondary School?
You can call 072 454 4016. It is located at Stand No 1003, Tweefontein M, Kwamhlanga, 1022.
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