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Sizakahle Public Secondary School
Roosboom, KwaZulu-Natal
Sizakahle Public Secondary School is a public high school in Roosboom, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Uthukela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 962 learners and 33 educators, about 29.2 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, 89.9% of its 168 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
89.9% of the school's 168 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 125 | 112 | 89.6% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 182 | 153 | 84.1% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 168 | 151 | 89.9% | 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) | 962 |
| Educators (2025) | 33 |
| Learners per educator | 29.2 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 75% of 426 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 500270840 |
| Exam centre number | 5211424 |
Address and location
| Street address | 637103 D Off Road,ladysmith |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X10035,ladysmith,3370 |
| Town | Roosboom |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Uthukela |
| Circuit | Watersmeet |
| Municipality | Alfred Duma Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52308025 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
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 Sizakahle Public Secondary School
Is Sizakahle Public Secondary School a public or private school?
Sizakahle Public Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Sizakahle Public 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 Sizakahle Public Secondary School's matric pass rate?
89.9% of its 168 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 89.6%, 2024 84.1%.
How many learners are at Sizakahle Public Secondary School?
962 learners and 33 educators (about 29.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 75% of 426 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Sizakahle Public Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 500270840. Its exam centre number is 5211424.
Where is Sizakahle Public Secondary School?
637103 D Off Road,ladysmith. It is in Roosboom, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Uthukela education district. Phone 036 631 7123.
Schools near Sizakahle Public Secondary School
Ethuleni Combined Primary School
Roosboom, KwaZulu-Natal 2.4 km
Buhlebezwe Primary School
Ekuphumuleni, KwaZulu-Natal 3.4 km
Bhevu High School
Roosboom, KwaZulu-Natal 3.6 km
98.8% matric 2025Enjabulweni Primary School
Roosboom, Phase1, KwaZulu-Natal 4.3 km
Daninva Primary School
Turn Right On Skietdrift, KwaZulu-Natal 4.6 km
Mimtams Primary School
Ekuphumuleni, KwaZulu-Natal 6.6 km
Magenwini Primary School
Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal 7.6 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.