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Public high school
Sizwe-Sithole Secondary School
Mbangweni Area, KwaZulu-Natal
Sizwe-Sithole Secondary School is a public high school in Mbangweni Area, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umzinyathi education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 928 learners and 25 educators, about 37.1 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in KwaZulu-Natal (699 learners). It is a quintile 2 school, meaning it serves the second-poorest 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, all 94 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
Every one of the school's 94 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 86 | 79 | 91.9% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 74 | 73 | 98.6% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 94 | 94 | 100.0% | 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 | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Learners (2025) | 928 |
| Educators (2025) | 25 |
| Learners per educator | 37.1 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 17% of 481 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 500496540 |
Address and location
| Street address | Mthembu Sithole Tribal Mbangweni Area Greytown 3250 |
|---|---|
| Town | Mbangweni Area |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Umzinyathi |
| Circuit | Mvoti |
| Municipality | Umvoti Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52405005 |
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 Sizwe-Sithole Secondary School
Is Sizwe-Sithole Secondary School a public or private school?
Sizwe-Sithole Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Sizwe-Sithole Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.
What is Sizwe-Sithole Secondary School's matric pass rate?
100.0% of its 94 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 91.9%, 2024 98.6%.
How many learners are at Sizwe-Sithole Secondary School?
928 learners and 25 educators (about 37.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 17% of 481 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Sizwe-Sithole Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 500496540.
Where is Sizwe-Sithole Secondary School?
Mthembu Sithole Tribal Mbangweni Area Greytown 3250. It is in Mbangweni Area, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umzinyathi education district. Phone 083 790 9475.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.