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Public high school
Sidungeni Secondary School
Kanyamazane, Mpumalanga
Sidungeni Secondary School is a public high school in Kanyamazane, Mpumalanga, in the Ehlanzeni education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 548 learners and 19 educators, about 28.8 learners per educator. That makes it smaller 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, 79.8% of its 89 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
79.8% of the school's 89 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 72 | 45 | 62.5% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 67 | 63 | 94.0% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 89 | 71 | 79.8% | 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) | 548 |
| Educators (2025) | 19 |
| Learners per educator | 28.8 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 75% of 125 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800020875 |
| Exam centre number | 6608065 |
Address and location
| Street address | Stand No 15, Nelspruit, Kanyamazane, 1214 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Sidungeni 1535 Kanyamazane Kanyamazane 1214 |
| Town | Kanyamazane |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Ehlanzeni |
| Municipality | Mbombela Local Municipality |
| Ward | 10 |
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 Sidungeni Secondary School
Is Sidungeni Secondary School a public or private school?
Sidungeni Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Sidungeni 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 Sidungeni Secondary School's matric pass rate?
79.8% of its 89 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 62.5%, 2024 94.0%.
How many learners are at Sidungeni Secondary School?
548 learners and 19 educators (about 28.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 75% of 125 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Sidungeni Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 800020875. Its exam centre number is 6608065.
Where is Sidungeni Secondary School?
Stand No 15, Nelspruit, Kanyamazane, 1214. It is in Kanyamazane, Mpumalanga, in the Ehlanzeni education district. Phone 079 017 8920.
Schools near Sidungeni Secondary School
Ncakini Secondary School
Daantjie Trust Area, Kanyamazane, Mpumalanga 4.5 km
47.7% matric 2025Sicelosethu Secondary School
Daantjie, Mbombela, Mpumalanga 5.7 km
91.1% matric 2025Jabulani Primary School
Sipelenyane, Kabokweni, Mpumalanga 6.0 km
Siyakhula Primary School
Daantjie Trust, Kanyamazane, Mpumalanga 6.1 km
Bonginhlanhla Secondary School
Daantjie Trust, Kanyamazane, Mpumalanga 6.3 km
80.8% matric 2025Tiga Primary School
Enkomeni, Kanyamazane, Mpumalanga 6.8 km
Bongani Primary School
Daantjie Trust, Kanyamazane, Mpumalanga 7.3 km
Ndlaphu Primary School
Daantjie Trust, Kanyamazane, Mpumalanga 7.6 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.