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Umzimvelo Secondary School

Public secondary school · Roodewal, Ermelo, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

Umzimvelo Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Roodewal, Ermelo. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 98%.

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

In Roodewal, Ermelo, Umzimvelo Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

746
Learners
21
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Umzimvelo 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 Umzimvelo Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 51 learners from Umzimvelo Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 98% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023363494.4%
2024333297.0%
2025515098.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Umzimvelo Secondary School offered results across 4 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics4375.0%
Mathematical Literacy292896.6%
Physical Sciences4375.0%
English First Additional Language3333100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Gert Sibande district with Umzimvelo Secondary School.

  • Shapeve Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,881 learners against Umzimvelo Secondary School's 746; is a public primary school, a different phase than Umzimvelo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,246 learners against Umzimvelo Secondary School's 746; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.4% against Umzimvelo Secondary School's 98%.
  • New Ermelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Umzimvelo Secondary School, 2,165 compared with 746; is a public primary school, a different phase than Umzimvelo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,143 learners against Umzimvelo Secondary School's 746; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Umzimvelo Secondary School's 98%.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Umzimvelo Secondary School, 2,087 compared with 746; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.9% against Umzimvelo Secondary School's 98%.

Ermelo

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

  • New Ermelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Umzimvelo Secondary School, 2,165 compared with 746; is a public primary school, a different phase than Umzimvelo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Wesselton Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,919 learners against Umzimvelo Secondary School's 746; is a public primary school, a different phase than Umzimvelo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ithafa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,860 learners against Umzimvelo Secondary School's 746; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 70.9% against Umzimvelo Secondary School's 98%.
  • Camden Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Umzimvelo Secondary School, 1,528 compared with 746; is a public combined school, a different phase than Umzimvelo Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.1% against Umzimvelo Secondary School's 98%.
  • Reggie Masuku Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Umzimvelo Secondary School, 1,473 compared with 746; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (96.2% against Umzimvelo Secondary School's 98%).
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
Farm Roodewal, , Ermelo, 2351
Postal
Po Box 1884 Ermelo 2350
Telephone
017 819 5820
EMIS number
800024455

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Umzimvelo 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 Umzimvelo Secondary School directly, on 017 819 5820, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Umzimvelo 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 Umzimvelo Secondary School the best school in Ermelo?
On the numbers that are published, Umzimvelo Secondary School's 98% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of REGGIE MASUKU SECONDARY SCHOOL at 96.2%.
How many other schools are there in Ermelo besides Umzimvelo Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Ermelo, including New Ermelo Primary School.
How big are the classes at Umzimvelo Secondary School?
Umzimvelo Secondary School reported 746 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Umzimvelo Secondary School?
Yes, Umzimvelo 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 Umzimvelo Secondary School's matric results like?
Umzimvelo Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98%, in 2025. That's up from 94.4% in 2023.
Is Umzimvelo Secondary School a public or private school?
Umzimvelo Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Umzimvelo Secondary School?
You can call 017 819 5820. It is located at Farm Roodewal, , Ermelo, 2351.
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