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Zikodze Secondary School

Public secondary school · Kabokweni, White River, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni district (Unknown circuit)

In Kabokweni, White River, Zikodze Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 98.4%.

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

Zikodze Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Kabokweni, White River. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,054
Learners
26
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Zikodze 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 Zikodze Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Zikodze Secondary School entered 122 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 98.4% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202313012495.4%
202412412298.4%
202512212098.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Zikodze Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. Agricultural Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics312683.9%
Mathematical Literacy939298.9%
Physical Sciences313096.8%
Life Sciences1259374.4%
Agricultural Sciences3232100.0%
Geography9393100.0%
English First Additional Language125125100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

5 other schools in Ehlanzeni district, for comparison against Zikodze Secondary School.

  • Guduza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,156 learners against Zikodze Secondary School's 1,054; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.5% against Zikodze Secondary School's 98.4%).
  • Njeyeza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zikodze Secondary School, 2,008 compared with 1,054; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.2% against Zikodze Secondary School's 98.4%.
  • Lekazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Zikodze Secondary School, 1,879 compared with 1,054; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zikodze Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,858 learners against Zikodze Secondary School's 1,054; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zikodze Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,844 learners against Zikodze Secondary School's 1,054; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.4% against Zikodze Secondary School's 98.4%.

White River

Zooming into White River, here are 5 other schools to compare against Zikodze Secondary School.

  • Lwaleng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Zikodze Secondary School, 1,502 compared with 1,054; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zikodze Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Primary School Witrivier is a similar size to Zikodze Secondary School, with 1,400 learners against 1,054; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zikodze Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Zamani Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Zikodze Secondary School, at 1,337 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zikodze Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Khanyisani Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Zikodze Secondary School, at 1,329 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95% against Zikodze Secondary School's 98.4%.
  • Siyafundza Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Zikodze Secondary School, at 1,295 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zikodze Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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
Stand 4, Gutshwa Trust, Kabokweni, 1245
Postal
Po Box 3352 Kabokweni Nelspruit 1245
Telephone
076 206 1838
EMIS number
800035313

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Zikodze 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 Zikodze Secondary School directly, on 076 206 1838, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Zikodze 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 Zikodze Secondary School the best school in White River?
On the numbers that are published, Zikodze Secondary School's 98.4% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of KHANYISANI SECONDARY SCHOOL at 95%.
How many other schools are there in White River besides Zikodze Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around White River, including Lwaleng Primary School.
How big are the classes at Zikodze Secondary School?
Zikodze Secondary School reported 1,054 learners and 26 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 41 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 Zikodze Secondary School?
Yes, Zikodze 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 Zikodze Secondary School's matric results like?
Zikodze Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.4%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 95.4% since 2023.
Is Zikodze Secondary School a public or private school?
Zikodze Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Zikodze Secondary School?
You can call 076 206 1838. It is located at Stand 4, Gutshwa Trust, Kabokweni, 1245.
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