Emasangweni Primary School
Mthonjaneni Municipality Ward 9, KwaZulu-Natal 174 m
Public high school
Sibekezele Secondary School
Nkwalini, KwaZulu-Natal
Sibekezele Secondary School is a public high school in Nkwalini, KwaZulu-Natal, in the King Cetshwayo education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 398 learners and 12 educators, about 33.2 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in KwaZulu-Natal (699 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 no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. In the 2025 matric exams, 97.9% of its 48 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
97.9% of the school's 48 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 48 | 41 | 85.4% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 48 | 48 | 100.0% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 48 | 47 | 97.9% | 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 | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 398 |
| Educators (2025) | 12 |
| Learners per educator | 33.2 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 40% of 481 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 500259185 |
| Exam centre number | 5113460 |
Address and location
| Street address | Obuka Tribal Authority,emasangweni Reserve,nkwalini,3816 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 79,nkwalini,3816 |
| Town | Nkwalini |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | King Cetshwayo |
| Circuit | Obuka |
| Municipality | Mthonjaneni Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52805009 |
| Former department | House of Assembly(HOA) |
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 Sibekezele Secondary School
Is Sibekezele Secondary School a public or private school?
Sibekezele Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Sibekezele Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.
What is Sibekezele Secondary School's matric pass rate?
97.9% of its 48 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 85.4%, 2024 100.0%.
How many learners are at Sibekezele Secondary School?
398 learners and 12 educators (about 33.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 40% of 481 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Sibekezele Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 500259185. Its exam centre number is 5113460.
Where is Sibekezele Secondary School?
Obuka Tribal Authority,emasangweni Reserve,nkwalini,3816. It is in Nkwalini, KwaZulu-Natal, in the King Cetshwayo education district. Phone 082 380 1036.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.