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Vezilwazi Secondary School

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

In Siyabuswa, Vezilwazi Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 94.1% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Vezilwazi Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Vezilwazi Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Siyabuswa. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

589
Learners
19
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Vezilwazi 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 Vezilwazi Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 118 learners from Vezilwazi Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 94.1% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231007676.0%
2024828198.8%
202511811194.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Vezilwazi Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. Physical Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics212095.2%
Mathematical Literacy646093.8%
Physical Sciences2121100.0%
Life Sciences462247.8%
Business Studies6363100.0%
Geography585798.3%
English First Additional Language8585100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nkangala district

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

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Vezilwazi Secondary School, 1,928 compared with 589; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vezilwazi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,908 learners against Vezilwazi Secondary School's 589; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.6% against Vezilwazi Secondary School's 94.1%.
  • Makause Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Vezilwazi Secondary School, 1,875 compared with 589; is a public combined school, a different phase than Vezilwazi Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Vezilwazi Secondary School's 94.1%.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Vezilwazi Secondary School, 1,862 compared with 589; is a public combined school, a different phase than Vezilwazi Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.3% against Vezilwazi Secondary School's 94.1%).
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,857 learners against Vezilwazi Secondary School's 589; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vezilwazi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Siyabuswa

Zooming into Siyabuswa, here are 5 other schools to compare against Vezilwazi Secondary School.

  • Kabenziwa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,416 learners against Vezilwazi Secondary School's 589; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vezilwazi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kwandebele Science Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,159 learners against Vezilwazi Secondary School's 589; is a public combined school, a different phase than Vezilwazi Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.9% against Vezilwazi Secondary School's 94.1%.
  • Mareleng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Vezilwazi Secondary School, 1,151 compared with 589; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vezilwazi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Makopanong Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,036 learners against Vezilwazi Secondary School's 589; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vezilwazi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Sizani Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 848 learners against Vezilwazi Secondary School's 589; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vezilwazi 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
653 Siyabusw2A C, , Siyabuswa, 472
Postal
Private Bag X 4002 Siyabuswa Siyabuswa 0472
Telephone
013 973 1709
EMIS number
800024604

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Vezilwazi 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 Vezilwazi Secondary School directly, on 013 973 1709, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Vezilwazi 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 Vezilwazi Secondary School the best school in Siyabuswa?
On the numbers that are published, Vezilwazi Secondary School's matric pass rate of 94.1% 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 Vezilwazi Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Siyabuswa, including Kabenziwa Primary School.
How big are the classes at Vezilwazi Secondary School?
Vezilwazi Secondary School reported 589 learners and 19 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Vezilwazi Secondary School?
Yes, Vezilwazi 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 Vezilwazi Secondary School's matric results like?
Vezilwazi Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 94.1%, in 2025. That's up from 76% in 2023.
Is Vezilwazi Secondary School a public or private school?
Vezilwazi Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Vezilwazi Secondary School?
You can call 013 973 1709. It is located at 653 Siyabusw2A C, , Siyabuswa, 472.
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