Daggakraal Primary School
Vlakpoort, Mpumalanga 2.4 km
Public high school
Seme Secondary School
Daggakraal No1, Vlakpoort, Mpumalanga
Seme Secondary School is a public high school in Daggakraal No1, Vlakpoort, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 177 learners and 35 educators, about 33.6 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Mpumalanga (859 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the 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, 85.6% of its 90 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
85.6% of the school's 90 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 134 | 88 | 65.7% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 146 | 122 | 83.6% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 90 | 77 | 85.6% | 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 | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 177 |
| Educators (2025) | 35 |
| Learners per educator | 33.6 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 27% of 125 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800020263 |
| Exam centre number | 6602058 |
Address and location
| Street address | No 1 Drienfotein Road, Daggakraal, Vlakpoort, 2491 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 52 Vlakpoort Amersfoort 2491 |
| Suburb / area | Daggakraal No1 |
| Town | Vlakpoort |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Gert Sibande |
| Municipality | Pixley Ka Isaka Seme 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 Seme Secondary School
Is Seme Secondary School a public or private school?
Seme Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Seme 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 1 school.
What is Seme Secondary School's matric pass rate?
85.6% of its 90 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 65.7%, 2024 83.6%.
How many learners are at Seme Secondary School?
1 177 learners and 35 educators (about 33.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 27% of 125 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Seme Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 800020263. Its exam centre number is 6602058.
Where is Seme Secondary School?
No 1 Drienfotein Road, Daggakraal, Vlakpoort, 2491. It is in Daggakraal No1, Vlakpoort, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. Phone 082 489 8436.
Schools near Seme Secondary School
Ethembeni Primary School
Vlakpoort, Mpumalanga 3.0 km
Bethamoya Primary School
Vlakpoort, Mpumalanga 4.6 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.