Public combined school · Siyabuswa, Siyabuswa, Mpumalanga · Nkangala district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Ubuhlebethu Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Siyabuswa, Ubuhlebethu Secondary School operates as a public combined school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.
Ubuhlebethu Secondary School entered 83 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 62.7% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 53 | 41 | 77.4% |
| 2024 | 91 | 75 | 82.4% |
| 2025 | 83 | 52 | 62.7% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Ubuhlebethu Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 35 | 14 | 40.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 57 | 55 | 96.5% |
| Physical Sciences | 32 | 17 | 53.1% |
| Life Sciences | 44 | 35 | 79.5% |
| Accounting | 30 | 9 | 30.0% |
| Business Studies | 48 | 45 | 93.8% |
| Economics | 48 | 41 | 85.4% |
| Geography | 26 | 25 | 96.2% |
| English First Additional Language | 92 | 92 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Ubuhlebethu Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Ubuhlebethu Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.