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Public high school
Sibanisakhe High School
Ulundi, KwaZulu-Natal
Sibanisakhe High School is a public high school in Ulundi, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Zululand education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 473 learners and 17 educators, about 27.8 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in KwaZulu-Natal (699 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. In the 2025 matric exams, 86.8% of its 91 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
86.8% of the school's 91 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 91 | 85 | 93.4% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 76 | 75 | 98.7% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 91 | 79 | 86.8% | 90.6% |
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 | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 473 |
| Educators (2025) | 17 |
| Learners per educator | 27.8 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 71% of 463 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 500262626 |
| Exam centre number | 5112244 |
Address and location
| Street address | Ximba Tribal Authority,hlophekhulu Reserve,ulundi,3838 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X55,ulundi,3838 |
| Town | Ulundi |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Zululand |
| Circuit | Ondini |
| Municipality | Ulundi Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52606024 |
| Former department | Kwazulu Natal Education Department |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in KwaZulu-Natal 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 Sibanisakhe High School
Is Sibanisakhe High School a public or private school?
Sibanisakhe High School is a public high school.
Does Sibanisakhe High School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
What is Sibanisakhe High School's matric pass rate?
86.8% of its 91 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 93.4%, 2024 98.7%.
How many learners are at Sibanisakhe High School?
473 learners and 17 educators (about 27.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 71% of 463 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Sibanisakhe High School?
Its EMIS number is 500262626. Its exam centre number is 5112244.
Where is Sibanisakhe High School?
Ximba Tribal Authority,hlophekhulu Reserve,ulundi,3838. It is in Ulundi, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Zululand education district. Phone 083 636 4158.
Schools near Sibanisakhe High School
Nhlengelo Primary School
Burlington, Acornhoek, Mpumalanga 1.1 km
Hlophekhulu Primary School
Ulundi, KwaZulu-Natal 1.4 km
Tshenilokwazi Primary School
Hlophekhulu Area, KwaZulu-Natal 2.0 km
Nguqe P P School
Ulundi, KwaZulu-Natal 4.7 km
Gqokamandla High School
Ulundi, KwaZulu-Natal 4.8 km
100.0% matric 2025Nqunqa Primary School
Ulundi, KwaZulu-Natal 5.3 km
Phuzamanzi Primary School
Ezikhumbeni, Mlaba Tribal Authority, KwaZulu-Natal 5.3 km
Nodwengu Pp School
Langakazi, KwaZulu-Natal 6.1 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.