Ngema Combined School
Wakkerstroom, Piet Retief, Mpumalanga 112 m
Public high school
Siphokuhle Secondary School
Piet Retief, Ngema, Mpumalanga
Siphokuhle Secondary School is a public high school in Piet Retief, Ngema, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 811 learners and 23 educators, about 35.3 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as 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, 96.3% of its 81 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
96.3% of the school's 81 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 105 | 82 | 78.1% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 47 | 47 | 100.0% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 81 | 78 | 96.3% | 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) | 811 |
| Educators (2025) | 23 |
| Learners per educator | 35.3 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 15% of 125 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800034585 |
| Exam centre number | 800034585 |
Address and location
| Street address | Kwangema Trust, Piet Retief, Piet Retief, 2380 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 2174 Piet Retief Piet Retief 2380 |
| Suburb / area | Piet Retief |
| Town | Ngema |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Gert Sibande |
| Municipality | Mkhondo Local Municipality |
| Ward | 0 |
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 Siphokuhle Secondary School
Is Siphokuhle Secondary School a public or private school?
Siphokuhle Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Siphokuhle 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 Siphokuhle Secondary School's matric pass rate?
96.3% of its 81 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 78.1%, 2024 100.0%.
How many learners are at Siphokuhle Secondary School?
811 learners and 23 educators (about 35.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 15% of 125 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Siphokuhle Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 800034585. Its exam centre number is 800034585.
Where is Siphokuhle Secondary School?
Kwangema Trust, Piet Retief, Piet Retief, 2380. It is in Piet Retief, Ngema, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. Phone 082 738 3935.
Schools near Siphokuhle Secondary School
Etsheni Primary School
Ngema, Piet Retief, Mpumalanga 5.4 km
Phaphamani Primary School
Intuthuko, Mpumalanga 7.8 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.