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Sisebenzile Secondary School
Ndwedwe, KwaZulu-Natal
Sisebenzile Secondary School is a public high school in Ndwedwe, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Ilembe education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 057 learners and 31 educators, about 34.1 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in KwaZulu-Natal (699 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 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, 97.1% of its 103 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
97.1% of the school's 103 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 119 | 92 | 77.3% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 112 | 95 | 84.8% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 103 | 100 | 97.1% | 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 | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 1 057 |
| Educators (2025) | 31 |
| Learners per educator | 34.1 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 38% of 426 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 500268213 |
| Exam centre number | 5413334 |
Address and location
| Street address | Ndwedwe Main Road,ndwedwe,verulam,4342 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X505,ndwedwe,4342 |
| Town | Ndwedwe |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Ilembe |
| Circuit | Ndwedwe |
| Municipality | Ndwedwe Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52903013 |
| Former department | Kwazulu Natal Education Department |
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 Sisebenzile Secondary School
Is Sisebenzile Secondary School a public or private school?
Sisebenzile Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Sisebenzile Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
What is Sisebenzile Secondary School's matric pass rate?
97.1% of its 103 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 77.3%, 2024 84.8%.
How many learners are at Sisebenzile Secondary School?
1 057 learners and 31 educators (about 34.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 38% of 426 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Sisebenzile Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 500268213. Its exam centre number is 5413334.
Where is Sisebenzile Secondary School?
Ndwedwe Main Road,ndwedwe,verulam,4342. It is in Ndwedwe, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Ilembe education district. Phone 031 521 0353.
Schools near Sisebenzile Secondary School
Lihlithemba Technical High School
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76.6% matric 2025Sanele Primary School
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Isigudu Primary School
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Kwajessop Primary School
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Mgezengwane Primary School
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Emakheni Primry School
Nqwayini, KwaZulu-Natal 2.7 km
Umsunduze Senior Primary School
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Ikhohlwa Primary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.