Laerskool Sabie
Sabie, Mpumalanga 1.2 km
Public high school
Hoërskool Sybrand van Niekerk
Sabie, Mpumalanga
Hoërskool Sybrand van Niekerk is a public high school in Sabie, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 566 learners and 32 educators, about 17.7 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Mpumalanga (859 learners). It is a quintile 5 school, meaning it serves the wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. In the 2025 matric exams, 87.7% of its 73 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
87.7% of the school's 73 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 94 | 71 | 75.5% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 89 | 88 | 98.9% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 73 | 64 | 87.7% | 86.4% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Specialisation | Secondary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Learners (2025) | 566 |
| Educators (2025) | 32 |
| Learners per educator | 17.7 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 80% of 46 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800005975 |
| Exam centre number | 6604024 |
Address and location
| Street address | - Hoofstraat, Sabie, Sabie, 1260 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X P/Sak X500 - Sabie 1260 |
| Town | Sabie |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Bohlabela |
| Municipality | Thaba Chweu Local Municipality |
| Ward | 7 |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Mpumalanga open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Hoërskool Sybrand van Niekerk
Is Hoërskool Sybrand van Niekerk a public or private school?
Hoërskool Sybrand van Niekerk is a public high school.
Does Hoërskool Sybrand van Niekerk charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 5 school.
What is Hoërskool Sybrand van Niekerk's matric pass rate?
87.7% of its 73 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 75.5%, 2024 98.9%.
How many learners are at Hoërskool Sybrand van Niekerk?
566 learners and 32 educators (about 17.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 80% of 46 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Hoërskool Sybrand van Niekerk?
Its EMIS number is 800005975. Its exam centre number is 6604024.
Where is Hoërskool Sybrand van Niekerk?
- Hoofstraat, Sabie, Sabie, 1260. It is in Sabie, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. Phone 013 764 2148.
Schools near Hoërskool Sybrand van Niekerk
Lindani Primary School
Simile, Sabie, Mpumalanga 1.3 km
Harmony Hill Primary School
Harmony Hill, Sabie, Mpumalanga 1.6 km
Buhle Primary School
Kabokweni, Mpumalanga 1.7 km
Memezile Secondary School
Simile, Sabie, Mpumalanga 1.7 km
56.3% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.