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Sozama Secondary School

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

Sozama Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Mhluzi, Middelburg. Its most recent matric class posted a 76.5% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Sozama Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Mhluzi, Middelburg, Sozama Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

942
Learners
29
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Dinaledi
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Sozama Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Sozama Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Sozama Secondary School entered 102 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 76.5% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231118980.2%
20241048682.7%
20251027876.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

District comparison

Nkangala district

5 other schools in Nkangala district, for comparison against Sozama Secondary School.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,928 learners against Sozama Secondary School's 942; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sozama Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sozama Secondary School, 1,908 compared with 942; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.6% against Sozama Secondary School's 76.5%.
  • Makause Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Sozama Secondary School's 942; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sozama Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Sozama Secondary School's 76.5%.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,862 learners against Sozama Secondary School's 942; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sozama Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Sozama Secondary School's 76.5%.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sozama Secondary School, 1,857 compared with 942; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sozama Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Middelburg

And within Middelburg itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Middelburg Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,739 learners against Sozama Secondary School's 942; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sozama Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.6% against Sozama Secondary School's 76.5%.
  • Batlagae Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,630 learners against Sozama Secondary School's 942; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sozama Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Eastdene Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,603 learners against Sozama Secondary School's 942; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sozama Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95% against Sozama Secondary School's 76.5%.
  • Phumelela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sozama Secondary School, 1,529 compared with 942; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.7% against Sozama Secondary School's 76.5%.
  • Thushanang Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sozama Secondary School, 1,514 compared with 942; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sozama Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
2009, Mhluzi, Middelburg, 1050
Postal
Po Box 2256 Mhluzi Middelburg 1050
Telephone
013 242 1153
EMIS number
800022228

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sozama 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 Sozama Secondary School directly, on 013 242 1153, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sozama Secondary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Sozama Secondary School the best school in Middelburg?
On the numbers that are published, Sozama Secondary School's matric pass rate of 76.5% 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 Sozama Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Middelburg, including Middelburg Combined School.
How big are the classes at Sozama Secondary School?
Sozama Secondary School reported 942 learners and 29 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Sozama Secondary School?
Yes, Sozama 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 Sozama Secondary School's matric results like?
Sozama Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 76.5%, in 2025. That's down from 80.2% in 2023.
Is Sozama Secondary School a public or private school?
Sozama Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sozama Secondary School?
You can call 013 242 1153. It is located at 2009, Mhluzi, Middelburg, 1050.
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