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Zikhetheleni Secondary School

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

Welcome to Zikhetheleni Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Thuthukani, Standerton. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 95.5%.

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Zikhetheleni Secondary School is a public secondary school in Thuthukani, Standerton. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

477
Learners
18
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, Zikhetheleni 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 Zikhetheleni Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 44 learners from Zikhetheleni Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 95.5% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023635993.7%
2024322887.5%
2025444295.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Zikhetheleni Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics8562.5%
Mathematical Literacy2424100.0%
Physical Sciences8562.5%
Life Sciences171376.5%
Accounting151386.7%
Business Studies242291.7%
Economics1515100.0%
Geography171694.1%
English First Additional Language3232100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

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

  • Shapeve Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Zikhetheleni Secondary School, 2,881 compared with 477; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zikhetheleni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zikhetheleni Secondary School, 2,246 compared with 477; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.4% against Zikhetheleni Secondary School's 95.5%.
  • New Ermelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,165 learners against Zikhetheleni Secondary School's 477; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zikhetheleni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zikhetheleni Secondary School, 2,143 compared with 477; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Zikhetheleni Secondary School's 95.5%.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Zikhetheleni Secondary School's 477; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.9% against Zikhetheleni Secondary School's 95.5%.

Standerton

Zooming into Standerton, here are 5 other schools to compare against Zikhetheleni Secondary School.

  • Isifisosethu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Zikhetheleni Secondary School, 1,561 compared with 477; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zikhetheleni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Azalea Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Zikhetheleni Secondary School, 1,449 compared with 477; is a public combined school, a different phase than Zikhetheleni Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.6% against Zikhetheleni Secondary School's 95.5%.
  • Khula Sakhile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zikhetheleni Secondary School, 1,365 compared with 477; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.8% against Zikhetheleni Secondary School's 95.5%.
  • Jandrell Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,361 learners against Zikhetheleni Secondary School's 477; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.9% against Zikhetheleni Secondary School's 95.5%.
  • Nyandeni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Zikhetheleni Secondary School, 1,277 compared with 477; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zikhetheleni 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
679 Jabula Crescent Street, Standerton, Thuthukani, 2434
Postal
Po Box 1365 Standerton Standerton 2430
Telephone
017 797 1250
EMIS number
800025932

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Zikhetheleni 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 Zikhetheleni Secondary School directly, on 017 797 1250, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Zikhetheleni 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 Zikhetheleni Secondary School the best school in Standerton?
On the numbers that are published, Zikhetheleni Secondary School's 95.5% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of JANDRELL SECONDARY SCHOOL at 92.9%.
How many other schools are there in Standerton besides Zikhetheleni Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Standerton, including Isifisosethu Primary School.
How big are the classes at Zikhetheleni Secondary School?
Zikhetheleni 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 Zikhetheleni Secondary School?
Yes, Zikhetheleni 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 Zikhetheleni Secondary School's matric results like?
Zikhetheleni Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.5%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 93.7% since 2023.
Is Zikhetheleni Secondary School a public or private school?
Zikhetheleni Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Zikhetheleni Secondary School?
You can call 017 797 1250. It is located at 679 Jabula Crescent Street, Standerton, Thuthukani, 2434.
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