Sizwakele Secondary School

Sizwakele Secondary School is a public high school in Embalenhle, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 984 learners and 62 educators, about 32 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Mpumalanga (859 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-wealthiest 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. In the 2025 matric exams, 91.9% of its 284 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).

Matric (NSC) results

91.9% of the school's 284 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.

Year	Wrote	Passed	Pass rate	Mpumalanga
2023	324	271	83.6%	76.9%
2024	336	286	85.1%	84.8%
2025	284	261	91.9%	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	4 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Learners (2025)	1 984
Educators (2025)	62
Learners per educator	32 (province average 30.2)
EMIS number	800021808
Exam centre number	6609053

Address and location

Street address	2028 Kubheka Street, Embalenhle, Secunda, 2285
Postal address	Kubheka 2028 Embalenhle 2285
Town	Embalenhle
Province	Mpumalanga
Education district	Gert Sibande
Municipality	Govan Mbeki Local Municipality
Ward	5

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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.