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Sovetjheza Secondary School

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

In Siyabuswa, Sovetjheza Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 97.6% pass rate.

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

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

698
Learners
23
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, Sovetjheza 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 Sovetjheza Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Sovetjheza Secondary School entered 125 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 97.6% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202321911753.4%
202413811482.6%
202512512297.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Sovetjheza Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Accounting, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics463167.4%
Mathematical Literacy927884.8%
Physical Sciences443988.6%
Life Sciences444295.5%
Agricultural Sciences444295.5%
Accounting66100.0%
Business Studies947276.6%
Economics946670.2%
English First Additional Language13813799.3%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nkangala district

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

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sovetjheza Secondary School, 1,928 compared with 698; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sovetjheza Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,908 learners against Sovetjheza Secondary School's 698; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (97.6% against Sovetjheza Secondary School's 97.6%).
  • Makause Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Sovetjheza Secondary School, 1,875 compared with 698; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sovetjheza Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Sovetjheza Secondary School's 97.6%.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Sovetjheza Secondary School, 1,862 compared with 698; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sovetjheza Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.3% against Sovetjheza Secondary School's 97.6%.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,857 learners against Sovetjheza Secondary School's 698; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sovetjheza Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Siyabuswa

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

  • Kabenziwa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,416 learners against Sovetjheza Secondary School's 698; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sovetjheza Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kwandebele Science Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,159 learners against Sovetjheza Secondary School's 698; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sovetjheza Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (96.9% against Sovetjheza Secondary School's 97.6%).
  • Mareleng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sovetjheza Secondary School, 1,151 compared with 698; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sovetjheza Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Makopanong Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,036 learners against Sovetjheza Secondary School's 698; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sovetjheza Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Sizani Primary School is a similar size to Sovetjheza Secondary School, with 848 learners against 698; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sovetjheza 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
124 Mashiding, , Mashiding, 475
Postal
Po Box 2280 Siyabuswa Siyabuswa 0472
Telephone
071 699 5882
EMIS number
800022210

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sovetjheza 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 Sovetjheza Secondary School directly, on 071 699 5882, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sovetjheza 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 Sovetjheza Secondary School the best school in Siyabuswa?
On the numbers that are published, Sovetjheza Secondary School's 97.6% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of KWANDEBELE SCIENCE COMBINED SCHOOL at 96.9%.
How many other schools are there in Siyabuswa besides Sovetjheza Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Siyabuswa, including Kabenziwa Primary School.
How big are the classes at Sovetjheza Secondary School?
Sovetjheza Secondary School reported 698 learners and 23 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 Sovetjheza Secondary School?
Yes, Sovetjheza 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 Sovetjheza Secondary School's matric results like?
Sovetjheza Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.6%, in 2025. That's up from 53.4% in 2023.
Is Sovetjheza Secondary School a public or private school?
Sovetjheza Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sovetjheza Secondary School?
You can call 071 699 5882. It is located at 124 Mashiding, , Mashiding, 475.
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