Isifisosethu Secondary School

Isifisosethu Secondary School is a public high school in Siyathemba, Balfour, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 941 learners and 29 educators, about 32.4 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public high schools in Mpumalanga (859 learners). It is a quintile 2 school, meaning it serves the second-poorest 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. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 82.9% of its 76 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).

Matric (NSC) results

82.9% of the school's 76 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.

Year	Wrote	Passed	Pass rate	Mpumalanga
2023	79	58	73.4%	76.9%
2024	70	59	84.3%	84.8%
2025	76	63	82.9%	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	2 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	941
Educators (2025)	29
Learners per educator	32.4 (province average 30.2)
EMIS number	800006718
Exam centre number	6609031

Address and location

Street address	3338 Lefokotsane Street, Siyathemba Location, Siyathemba Location, 2410
Postal address	Po Box 534 Balfour Siyathemba Location 2410
Suburb / area	Siyathemba
Town	Balfour
Province	Mpumalanga
Education district	Gert Sibande
Municipality	Dipaleseng Local Municipality
Ward	2

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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.