Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

In Piet Retief, Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

2,143

Learners

Educators

QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q1. 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 Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Of the 325 learners from Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 91.1% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	319	245	76.8%
2024	285	257	90.2%
2025	325	296	91.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 99.3% pass rate.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	104	91	87.5%
Mathematical Literacy	182	163	89.6%
Physical Sciences	104	91	87.5%
Life Sciences	183	161	88.0%
Agricultural Sciences	80	69	86.3%
Business Studies	41	37	90.2%
Economics	41	36	87.8%
Geography	148	135	91.2%
History	61	50	82.0%
English First Additional Language	286	284	99.3%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

Shapeve Primary School is a similar size to Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School, with 2,881 learners against 2,143; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Kusasalethu Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School, at 2,246 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.4% against Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School's 91.1%.
New Ermelo Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School, at 2,165 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Kt Twala Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School, at 2,087 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.9% against Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School's 91.1%.
Osizweni Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School, at 2,084 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Piet Retief

Inqubeko Secondary School is a similar size to Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School, with 1,944 learners against 2,143; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94% against Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School's 91.1%.
Piet Retief Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School, at 1,848 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.6% against Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School's 91.1%.
Imizamoyethu Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School, at 1,824 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Nqobile Primary School is a similar size to Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School, with 1,534 learners against 2,143; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Harmony Park School teaches fewer learners than Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School, 1,369 compared with 2,143; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ubuhle Buzile 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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: 6641 Phola Park Ethandukukhanya Piet Retief, , Piet Retief, 2380
Postal: Po Box 2250 Piet Retief 2380
Telephone: 082 674 3171
EMIS number: 800035612

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Ubuhle Buzile 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 Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School directly, on 082 674 3171, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Ubuhle Buzile 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 Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School the best school in Piet Retief?

On the numbers that are published, Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School's matric pass rate of 91.1% is lower than INQUBEKO SECONDARY SCHOOL's 94%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Piet Retief besides Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Piet Retief, including Inqubeko Secondary School.

How big are the classes at Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School?

Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School reported 2,143 learners and 62 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School?

Yes, Ubuhle Buzile 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 Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School's matric results like?

Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91.1%, in 2025. That's up from 76.8% in 2023.

Is Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School a public or private school?

Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School?

You can call 082 674 3171. It is located at 6641 Phola Park Ethandukukhanya Piet Retief, , Piet Retief, 2380.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Of the 325 learners from Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 91.1% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	319	245	76.8%
2024	285	257	90.2%
2025	325	296	91.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	104	91	87.5%
Mathematical Literacy	182	163	89.6%
Physical Sciences	104	91	87.5%
Life Sciences	183	161	88.0%
Agricultural Sciences	80	69	86.3%
Business Studies	41	37	90.2%
Economics	41	36	87.8%
Geography	148	135	91.2%
History	61	50	82.0%
English First Additional Language	286	284	99.3%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

Gert Sibande district

Shapeve Primary School is a similar size to Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School, with 2,881 learners against 2,143; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Kusasalethu Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School, at 2,246 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.4% against Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School's 91.1%.
New Ermelo Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School, at 2,165 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Kt Twala Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School, at 2,087 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.9% against Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School's 91.1%.
Osizweni Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School, at 2,084 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Piet Retief

Inqubeko Secondary School is a similar size to Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School, with 1,944 learners against 2,143; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94% against Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School's 91.1%.
Piet Retief Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School, at 1,848 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.6% against Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School's 91.1%.
Imizamoyethu Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School, at 1,824 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Nqobile Primary School is a similar size to Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School, with 1,534 learners against 2,143; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Harmony Park School teaches fewer learners than Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School, 1,369 compared with 2,143; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Are applications open at Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School?

How do you apply to Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School?

Is Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School the best school in Piet Retief?

On the numbers that are published, Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School's matric pass rate of 91.1% is lower than INQUBEKO SECONDARY SCHOOL's 94%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Piet Retief besides Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Piet Retief, including Inqubeko Secondary School.

How big are the classes at Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School?

Do you pay school fees at Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School?

What are Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School's matric results like?

Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91.1%, in 2025. That's up from 76.8% in 2023.

Is Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School a public or private school?

Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School?

You can call 082 674 3171. It is located at 6641 Phola Park Ethandukukhanya Piet Retief, , Piet Retief, 2380.

Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School

What should we fix for Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School?

Fee-charging school

Three year NSC pass rate

Subject pass rates

Gert Sibande district

Piet Retief

How to apply

Contact and location

Fee-charging school

Three year NSC pass rate

Subject pass rates

Gert Sibande district

Piet Retief

How to apply

Contact and location

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