Tandi Eleanor Sibeko Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find a full profile of Tandi Eleanor Sibeko Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Duduza, Nigel, Tandi Eleanor Sibeko Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,332

Learners

Educators

QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Tandi Eleanor Sibeko 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 Tandi Eleanor Sibeko Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

In 2025, 225 matric candidates from Tandi Eleanor Sibeko Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 83.6% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	116	99	85.3%
2024	173	139	80.3%
2025	225	188	83.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Tandi Eleanor Sibeko Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	26	15	57.7%
Mathematical Literacy	150	112	74.7%
Physical Sciences	26	15	57.7%
Life Sciences	26	23	88.5%
Accounting	17	16	94.1%
Business Studies	48	42	87.5%
Economics	17	11	64.7%
Geography	128	103	80.5%
History	102	87	85.3%
English First Additional Language	174	174	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng East district

Tsakane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tandi Eleanor Sibeko Secondary School, 1,918 compared with 1,332; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.5% against Tandi Eleanor Sibeko Secondary School's 83.6%.
Geluksdal Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Tandi Eleanor Sibeko Secondary School's 1,332; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.8% against Tandi Eleanor Sibeko Secondary School's 83.6%.
Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Tandi Eleanor Sibeko Secondary School, at 1,843 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.6% against Tandi Eleanor Sibeko Secondary School's 83.6%.
Buhlebemfundo Secondary School is a similar size to Tandi Eleanor Sibeko Secondary School, with 1,827 learners against 1,332; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.4% against Tandi Eleanor Sibeko Secondary School's 83.6%.
Vezukhono Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Tandi Eleanor Sibeko Secondary School, at 1,823 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (81.7% against Tandi Eleanor Sibeko Secondary School's 83.6%).

Nigel

Roseview Primary School is a similar size to Tandi Eleanor Sibeko Secondary School, with 1,685 learners against 1,332; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tandi Eleanor Sibeko Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Esibonelwesihle Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Tandi Eleanor Sibeko Secondary School, at 1,678 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.1% against Tandi Eleanor Sibeko Secondary School's 83.6%.
Primary School Dunnottar is a similar size to Tandi Eleanor Sibeko Secondary School, with 1,626 learners against 1,332; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tandi Eleanor Sibeko Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Asser Maloka Secondary School is a similar size to Tandi Eleanor Sibeko Secondary School, with 1,603 learners against 1,332; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.5% against Tandi Eleanor Sibeko Secondary School's 83.6%.
James Nkosi Primary School is a similar size to Tandi Eleanor Sibeko Secondary School, with 1,551 learners against 1,332; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tandi Eleanor Sibeko Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Tandi Eleanor Sibeko Secondary School for 2027

Tandi Eleanor Sibeko Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Gauteng Department of Education's centralised online system. Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; for the 2027 intake, applications ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. The video below explains how the process works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide covers it in full, including Schools of Specialisation assessments.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: 3252, Lekope Street, Ext 3 Masechaba, Duduza, Nigel
Postal: 1856 Nigel 1490
Telephone: 010 109 7478
EMIS number: 700400153

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Tandi Eleanor Sibeko 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 Tandi Eleanor Sibeko Secondary School directly, on 010 109 7478, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Tandi Eleanor Sibeko 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 Tandi Eleanor Sibeko Secondary School the best school in Nigel?

On the numbers that are published, Tandi Eleanor Sibeko Secondary School's matric pass rate of 83.6% is lower than ESIBONELWESIHLE SECONDARY SCHOOL's 92.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Nigel besides Tandi Eleanor Sibeko Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Nigel, including Roseview Primary School.

How big are the classes at Tandi Eleanor Sibeko Secondary School?

Tandi Eleanor Sibeko Secondary School reported 1,332 learners and 47 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Tandi Eleanor Sibeko Secondary School?

Yes, Tandi Eleanor Sibeko 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 Tandi Eleanor Sibeko Secondary School's matric results like?

Tandi Eleanor Sibeko Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 83.6%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 85.3% since 2023.

Is Tandi Eleanor Sibeko Secondary School a public or private school?

Tandi Eleanor Sibeko Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Tandi Eleanor Sibeko Secondary School?

You can call 010 109 7478. It is located at 3252, Lekope Street, Ext 3 Masechaba, Duduza, Nigel.