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Public high school
Memezile Secondary School
Simile, Sabie, Mpumalanga
Memezile Secondary School is a public high school in Simile, Sabie, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 498 learners and 18 educators, about 27.7 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Mpumalanga (859 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 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, 56.3% of its 64 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
56.3% of the school's 64 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 35 | 30 | 85.7% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 49 | 30 | 61.2% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 64 | 36 | 56.3% | 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 | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 498 |
| Educators (2025) | 18 |
| Learners per educator | 27.7 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 75% of 106 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800013995 |
| Exam centre number | 6604070 |
Address and location
| Street address | 523 Makwili Street, Simile Location, Sabie, 1260 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X 510 Sabie Sabie 1260 |
| Suburb / area | Simile |
| Town | Sabie |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Bohlabela |
| Municipality | Thaba Chweu Local Municipality |
| Ward | 6 |
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 Memezile Secondary School
Is Memezile Secondary School a public or private school?
Memezile Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Memezile Secondary School 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 3 school.
What is Memezile Secondary School's matric pass rate?
56.3% of its 64 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 85.7%, 2024 61.2%.
How many learners are at Memezile Secondary School?
498 learners and 18 educators (about 27.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 75% of 106 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Memezile Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 800013995. Its exam centre number is 6604070.
Where is Memezile Secondary School?
523 Makwili Street, Simile Location, Sabie, 1260. It is in Simile, Sabie, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. Phone 072 237 1230.
Schools near Memezile Secondary School
Lindani Primary School
Simile, Sabie, Mpumalanga 351 m
Hoërskool Sybrand van Niekerk
Sabie, Mpumalanga 1.7 km
87.7% matric 2025Laerskool Sabie
Sabie, Mpumalanga 2.6 km
Harmony Hill Primary School
Harmony Hill, Sabie, Mpumalanga 3.0 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.