Mpisane Primary School
Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga 273 m
Public combined school
Siboyiye Combined School
Mpisane Primary School, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga
Siboyiye Combined School is a public combined school in Mpisane Primary School, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school with a full service school specialisation. In 2025 it had 899 learners and 27 educators, about 33.3 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public combined schools in Mpumalanga (736 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, 88.6% of its 79 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
88.6% of the school's 79 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 62 | 49 | 79.0% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 84 | 68 | 81.0% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 79 | 70 | 88.6% | 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 combined school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Combined School |
| Specialisation | Full Service School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 899 |
| Educators (2025) | 27 |
| Learners per educator | 33.3 (province average 31.3) Fewer learners per educator than 39% of 62 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800034957 |
Address and location
| Street address | Stand No. 209 Orinocco 'C, Thulamahashe, Thulamahashe, 1280 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 1751 Thulamahashe Bushbuckridge 1280 |
| Suburb / area | Mpisane Primary School |
| Town | Bushbuckridge |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Bohlabela |
| Municipality | Bushbuckridge Local Municipality |
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 Siboyiye Combined School
Is Siboyiye Combined School a public or private school?
Siboyiye Combined School is a public combined school.
Does Siboyiye Combined 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 Siboyiye Combined School's matric pass rate?
88.6% of its 79 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 79.0%, 2024 81.0%.
How many learners are at Siboyiye Combined School?
899 learners and 27 educators (about 33.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 39% of 62 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Siboyiye Combined School?
Its EMIS number is 800034957.
Where is Siboyiye Combined School?
Stand No. 209 Orinocco 'C, Thulamahashe, Thulamahashe, 1280. It is in Mpisane Primary School, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. Phone 013 774 0396.
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