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Zinikeleni Secondary School

Public secondary school, dinaledi specialisation · Carolina, Carolina, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

In Carolina, Zinikeleni Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 99.2% pass rate.

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

Zinikeleni Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Carolina. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,004
Learners
42
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Dinaledi
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 118 matric candidates from Zinikeleni Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 99.2% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316712172.5%
202411810689.8%
202511811799.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Zinikeleni Secondary School reported results in 5 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics663857.6%
Physical Sciences484185.4%
Life Sciences665786.4%
Accounting181372.2%
English First Additional Language118118100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

Here is how Zinikeleni Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Gert Sibande district.

  • Shapeve Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Zinikeleni Secondary School, 2,881 compared with 1,004; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zinikeleni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zinikeleni Secondary School, 2,246 compared with 1,004; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.4% against Zinikeleni Secondary School's 99.2%.
  • New Ermelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,165 learners against Zinikeleni Secondary School's 1,004; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zinikeleni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zinikeleni Secondary School, 2,143 compared with 1,004; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Zinikeleni Secondary School's 99.2%.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Zinikeleni Secondary School's 1,004; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.9% against Zinikeleni Secondary School's 99.2%.

Carolina

Zooming into Carolina, here are 5 other schools to compare against Zinikeleni Secondary School.

  • Ezenzeleni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Zinikeleni Secondary School, 1,448 compared with 1,004; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zinikeleni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Carolina Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Zinikeleni Secondary School, at 1,068 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Zinikeleni Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.6% against Zinikeleni Secondary School's 99.2%.
  • Violet Jiyane Junior Secondary School is a similar size to Zinikeleni Secondary School, with 1,005 learners against 1,004; is a public combined school, a different phase than Zinikeleni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Sobhuza Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Zinikeleni Secondary School, at 978 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zinikeleni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Carolina Academyse School teaches fewer learners than Zinikeleni Secondary School, 524 compared with 1,004; is a public combined school, a different phase than Zinikeleni Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (97.8% against Zinikeleni Secondary School's 99.2%).
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
2145 Sobhuza Street, Silobela, Carolina, 1185
Postal
Po Box 75 Silobela Carolina 1185
Telephone
017 843 2183
Website
blog.samsa.org.za
EMIS number
800025965

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Zinikeleni 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 Zinikeleni Secondary School directly, on 017 843 2183, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Zinikeleni 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 Zinikeleni Secondary School the best school in Carolina?
On the numbers that are published, Zinikeleni Secondary School's 99.2% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of CAROLINA AKADEMIESE SKOOL at 97.8%.
How many other schools are there in Carolina besides Zinikeleni Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 9 other schools in and around Carolina, including Ezenzeleni Primary School.
How big are the classes at Zinikeleni Secondary School?
Zinikeleni Secondary School reported 1,004 learners and 42 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Zinikeleni Secondary School?
Yes, Zinikeleni 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 Zinikeleni Secondary School's matric results like?
Zinikeleni Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 99.2%, in 2025. That's up from 72.5% in 2023.
Is Zinikeleni Secondary School a public or private school?
Zinikeleni Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Zinikeleni Secondary School?
You can call 017 843 2183. It is located at 2145 Sobhuza Street, Silobela, Carolina, 1185.
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