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Vukubone Secondary School

Public secondary school · Driefontein, Piet Retief, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Vukubone Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Driefontein, Piet Retief. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 72.4%.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Vukubone Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Vukubone Secondary School is a public secondary school in Driefontein, Piet Retief. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

678
Learners
19
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q1 school, Vukubone 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 Vukubone Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Vukubone Secondary School entered 76 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 72.4% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023815567.9%
2024343191.2%
2025765572.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

5 other schools in Gert Sibande district, for comparison against Vukubone Secondary School.

  • Shapeve Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Vukubone Secondary School, 2,881 compared with 678; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vukubone Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vukubone Secondary School, 2,246 compared with 678; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.4% against Vukubone Secondary School's 72.4%.
  • New Ermelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,165 learners against Vukubone Secondary School's 678; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vukubone Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vukubone Secondary School, 2,143 compared with 678; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Vukubone Secondary School's 72.4%.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Vukubone Secondary School's 678; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 83.9% against Vukubone Secondary School's 72.4%.

Piet Retief

Zooming into Piet Retief, here are 5 other schools to compare against Vukubone Secondary School.

  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vukubone Secondary School, 2,143 compared with 678; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Vukubone Secondary School's 72.4%.
  • Inqubeko Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,944 learners against Vukubone Secondary School's 678; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94% against Vukubone Secondary School's 72.4%.
  • Piet Retief Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,848 learners against Vukubone Secondary School's 678; is a public combined school, a different phase than Vukubone Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.6% against Vukubone Secondary School's 72.4%.
  • Imizamoyethu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Vukubone Secondary School, 1,824 compared with 678; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vukubone Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Nqobile Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,534 learners against Vukubone Secondary School's 678; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vukubone Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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
New Stand Saul Mkhizeville, Mkhondo, Mkhondo, 2383
Postal
Po Box 12 Mkhondo Emkhondo 2380
Telephone
079 207 6373
EMIS number
800024844

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Vukubone 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 Vukubone Secondary School directly, on 079 207 6373, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Vukubone 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 Vukubone Secondary School the best school in Piet Retief?
On the numbers that are published, Vukubone Secondary School's matric pass rate of 72.4% is lower than INQUBEKO SECONDARY SCHOOL's 94%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Piet Retief besides Vukubone Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Piet Retief, including Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Vukubone Secondary School?
Vukubone Secondary School reported 678 learners and 19 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 Vukubone Secondary School?
Yes, Vukubone 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 Vukubone Secondary School's matric results like?
Vukubone Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 72.4%, in 2025. That's up from 67.9% in 2023.
Is Vukubone Secondary School a public or private school?
Vukubone Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Vukubone Secondary School?
You can call 079 207 6373. It is located at New Stand Saul Mkhizeville, Mkhondo, Mkhondo, 2383.
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