Public secondary school · Ozwathini, KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe district (Ubhaqa circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Sotobe Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Sotobe Secondary School is a public secondary school in Ozwathini. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.
Sotobe Secondary School entered 43 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 86% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 30 | 28 | 93.3% |
| 2024 | 31 | 21 | 67.7% |
| 2025 | 43 | 37 | 86.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5413337.
Sotobe Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 93.8%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 18 | 10 | 55.6% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 14 | 12 | 85.7% |
| Physical Sciences | 18 | 8 | 44.4% |
| Life Sciences | 18 | 9 | 50.0% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 18 | 15 | 83.3% |
| Accounting | 13 | 11 | 84.6% |
| Business Studies | 14 | 13 | 92.9% |
| Economics | 13 | 12 | 92.3% |
| English First Additional Language | 32 | 30 | 93.8% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Sotobe Secondary 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.