Sibhulo Secondary School

Sibhulo Secondary School is a public high school in Kabokweni, Mpumalanga, in the Ehlanzeni education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 190 learners and 34 educators, about 35 learners per educator. That makes it larger than 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, 89.1% of its 137 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).

Matric (NSC) results

89.1% of the school's 137 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.

Year	Wrote	Passed	Pass rate	Mpumalanga
2023	167	125	74.9%	76.9%
2024	188	130	69.1%	84.8%
2025	137	122	89.1%	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)	1 190
Educators (2025)	34
Learners per educator	35 (province average 30.2)
EMIS number	800020651
Exam centre number	6604099

Address and location

Street address	Stand No 75, Kabokweni, Bhuga Trust, 1247
Postal address	Po Box 759 Kabokweni White River 1245
Town	Kabokweni
Province	Mpumalanga
Education district	Ehlanzeni
Municipality	Mbombela Local Municipality
Ward	21

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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.