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Somkhahlekwa Secondary School
Siyabuswa, Mpumalanga
Somkhahlekwa Secondary School is a public high school in Siyabuswa, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 655 learners and 18 educators, about 36.4 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Mpumalanga (859 learners). It is a quintile 5 school, meaning it serves the 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. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 91.9% of its 37 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
91.9% of the school's 37 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 35 | 29 | 82.9% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 53 | 49 | 92.5% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 37 | 34 | 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 | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 655 |
| Educators (2025) | 18 |
| Learners per educator | 36.4 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 7% of 46 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800022053 |
| Exam centre number | 6603077 |
Address and location
| Street address | 358 B, Siyabuswa, Siyabuswa, 472 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X 4015 Siyabuswa Siyabuswa 0472 |
| Town | Siyabuswa |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Nkangala |
| Municipality | Dr Js Moroka Local Municipality |
| Ward | 3 |
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 Somkhahlekwa Secondary School
Is Somkhahlekwa Secondary School a public or private school?
Somkhahlekwa Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Somkhahlekwa 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 5 school.
What is Somkhahlekwa Secondary School's matric pass rate?
91.9% of its 37 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 82.9%, 2024 92.5%.
How many learners are at Somkhahlekwa Secondary School?
655 learners and 18 educators (about 36.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 7% of 46 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Somkhahlekwa Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 800022053. Its exam centre number is 6603077.
Where is Somkhahlekwa Secondary School?
358 B, Siyabuswa, Siyabuswa, 472. It is in Siyabuswa, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. Phone 013 973 1876.
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