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Zidobhele Secondary School

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

Zidobhele Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Kwamhlanga. Its most recent matric class posted a 96% pass rate.

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

In Kwamhlanga, Zidobhele Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

477
Learners
18
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Zidobhele Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Zidobhele Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Zidobhele Secondary School entered 50 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 96% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231024140.2%
2024494795.9%
2025504896.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Zidobhele Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics8787.5%
Mathematical Literacy4141100.0%
Physical Sciences8675.0%
Life Sciences171376.5%
Accounting161275.0%
Business Studies323093.8%
Economics88100.0%
Geography332369.7%
English First Additional Language4949100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nkangala district

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

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,928 learners against Zidobhele Secondary School's 477; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zidobhele Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zidobhele Secondary School, 1,908 compared with 477; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (97.6% against Zidobhele Secondary School's 96%).
  • Makause Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Zidobhele Secondary School's 477; is a public combined school, a different phase than Zidobhele Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Zidobhele Secondary School's 96%.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,862 learners against Zidobhele Secondary School's 477; is a public combined school, a different phase than Zidobhele Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.3% against Zidobhele Secondary School's 96%.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Zidobhele Secondary School, 1,857 compared with 477; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zidobhele Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Kwamhlanga

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

  • Dumelani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Zidobhele Secondary School, 1,556 compared with 477; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zidobhele Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Matimba Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Zidobhele Secondary School, 1,550 compared with 477; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zidobhele Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • King Makhosonke Ii Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,501 learners against Zidobhele Secondary School's 477; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.1% against Zidobhele Secondary School's 96%.
  • Musa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zidobhele Secondary School, 1,443 compared with 477; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Zidobhele Secondary School's 96%.
  • Senzangakhona Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,439 learners against Zidobhele Secondary School's 477; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85% against Zidobhele Secondary School's 96%.
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
Stand No.1084, Tweefontein "F", Kwamhlanga, 1022
Postal
Po Box 588 Kwamhlanga Kwamhlanga 1022
Telephone
013 945 7053
EMIS number
800025916

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Zidobhele 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 Zidobhele Secondary School directly, on 013 945 7053, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Zidobhele 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 Zidobhele Secondary School the best school in Kwamhlanga?
On the numbers that are published, Zidobhele Secondary School's matric pass rate of 96% is lower than MUSA SECONDARY SCHOOL's 98%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Kwamhlanga besides Zidobhele Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kwamhlanga, including Dumelani Primary School.
How big are the classes at Zidobhele Secondary School?
Zidobhele Secondary School reported 477 learners and 18 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Zidobhele Secondary School?
Yes, Zidobhele 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 Zidobhele Secondary School's matric results like?
Zidobhele Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96%, in 2025. That's up from 40.2% in 2023.
Is Zidobhele Secondary School a public or private school?
Zidobhele Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Zidobhele Secondary School?
You can call 013 945 7053. It is located at Stand No.1084, Tweefontein "F", Kwamhlanga, 1022.
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