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Uthaka Secondary School

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

Welcome to Uthaka Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Wakkerstroom. Its most recent matric class posted a 83.2% pass rate.

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Uthaka Secondary School is a public secondary school in Wakkerstroom. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

959
Learners
29
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q2 school, Uthaka Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Uthaka Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 125 learners from Uthaka Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 83.2% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023947579.8%
2024958690.5%
202512510483.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Uthaka Secondary School reported results in 11 of these subjects. Agricultural Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics453884.4%
Mathematical Literacy514996.1%
Physical Sciences211885.7%
Life Sciences723143.1%
Agricultural Sciences1414100.0%
Accounting312993.5%
Business Studies242291.7%
Economics2424100.0%
Geography514996.1%
History313096.8%
English First Additional Language959498.9%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

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

  • Shapeve Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Uthaka Secondary School, 2,881 compared with 959; is a public primary school, a different phase than Uthaka Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Uthaka Secondary School, 2,246 compared with 959; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.4% against Uthaka Secondary School's 83.2%.
  • New Ermelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,165 learners against Uthaka Secondary School's 959; is a public primary school, a different phase than Uthaka Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Uthaka Secondary School, 2,143 compared with 959; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Uthaka Secondary School's 83.2%.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Uthaka Secondary School's 959; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (83.9% against Uthaka Secondary School's 83.2%).

Wakkerstroom

Zooming into Wakkerstroom, here are 3 other schools to compare against Uthaka Secondary School.

  • Wakkerstroom Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Uthaka Secondary School, at 1,321 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Uthaka Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Nkukhunda Primary School teaches fewer learners than Uthaka Secondary School, 442 compared with 959; is a public primary school, a different phase than Uthaka Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bhekithemba Primary School teaches fewer learners than Uthaka Secondary School, 92 compared with 959; is a public primary school, a different phase than Uthaka Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
149 Van Riebeeck Street, Wakkerstroom, Wakkerstroom, 2480
Postal
Po Box 155 Wakkerstroom Wakkertsroom 2480
Telephone
017 730 0519
EMIS number
800029926

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Uthaka 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 Uthaka Secondary School directly, on 017 730 0519, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Uthaka Secondary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Uthaka Secondary School the best school in Wakkerstroom?
Uthaka Secondary School's most recent matric pass rate was 83.2%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Wakkerstroom besides Uthaka Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 3 other schools in and around Wakkerstroom, including Wakkerstroom Combined School.
How big are the classes at Uthaka Secondary School?
Uthaka Secondary School reported 959 learners and 29 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Uthaka Secondary School?
Yes, Uthaka 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 Uthaka Secondary School's matric results like?
Uthaka Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 83.2%, in 2025. That's up from 79.8% in 2023.
Is Uthaka Secondary School a public or private school?
Uthaka Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Uthaka Secondary School?
You can call 017 730 0519. It is located at 149 Van Riebeeck Street, Wakkerstroom, Wakkerstroom, 2480.
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