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Ubuhlebethu Secondary School

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

Ubuhlebethu Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Siyabuswa. Its last matric group achieved a 62.7% pass rate.

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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 secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

542
Learners
16
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023534177.4%
2024917582.4%
2025835262.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Ubuhlebethu Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics351440.0%
Mathematical Literacy575596.5%
Physical Sciences321753.1%
Life Sciences443579.5%
Accounting30930.0%
Business Studies484593.8%
Economics484185.4%
Geography262596.2%
English First Additional Language9292100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nkangala district

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

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,928 learners against Ubuhlebethu Secondary School's 542; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ubuhlebethu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ubuhlebethu Secondary School, 1,908 compared with 542; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.6% against Ubuhlebethu Secondary School's 62.7%.
  • Makause Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Ubuhlebethu Secondary School's 542; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ubuhlebethu Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Ubuhlebethu Secondary School's 62.7%.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,862 learners against Ubuhlebethu Secondary School's 542; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ubuhlebethu Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Ubuhlebethu Secondary School's 62.7%.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ubuhlebethu Secondary School, 1,857 compared with 542; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ubuhlebethu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Siyabuswa

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

  • Kabenziwa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ubuhlebethu Secondary School, 1,416 compared with 542; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ubuhlebethu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kwandebele Science Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Ubuhlebethu Secondary School, 1,159 compared with 542; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ubuhlebethu Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.9% against Ubuhlebethu Secondary School's 62.7%.
  • Mareleng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,151 learners against Ubuhlebethu Secondary School's 542; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ubuhlebethu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Makopanong Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ubuhlebethu Secondary School, 1,036 compared with 542; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ubuhlebethu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Sizani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ubuhlebethu Secondary School, 848 compared with 542; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ubuhlebethu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
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
357 Section B, , Siyabuswa, 472
Postal
Po Box 235 Siyabuswa Siyabuswa 0472
Telephone
013 973 1128
EMIS number
800024083

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ubuhlebethu 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 Ubuhlebethu Secondary School directly, on 013 973 1128, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ubuhlebethu 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 Ubuhlebethu Secondary School the best school in Siyabuswa?
On the numbers that are published, Ubuhlebethu Secondary School's matric pass rate of 62.7% is lower than KWANDEBELE SCIENCE COMBINED SCHOOL's 96.9%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Siyabuswa besides Ubuhlebethu Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Siyabuswa, including Kabenziwa Primary School.
How big are the classes at Ubuhlebethu Secondary School?
Ubuhlebethu Secondary School reported 542 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Ubuhlebethu Secondary School?
Yes, Ubuhlebethu 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 Ubuhlebethu Secondary School's matric results like?
Ubuhlebethu Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 62.7%, in 2025. That's down from 77.4% in 2023.
Is Ubuhlebethu Secondary School a public or private school?
Ubuhlebethu Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ubuhlebethu Secondary School?
You can call 013 973 1128. It is located at 357 Section B, , Siyabuswa, 472.
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