Ubuhlebethu Secondary School

Ubuhlebethu Secondary School is a public combined school in Siyabuswa, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 542 learners and 16 educators, about 33.9 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public combined schools in Mpumalanga (736 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, 62.7% of its 83 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).

Matric (NSC) results

62.7% of the school's 83 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.

Year	Wrote	Passed	Pass rate	Mpumalanga
2023	53	41	77.4%	76.9%
2024	91	75	82.4%	84.8%
2025	83	52	62.7%	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 combined school
Phase (DBE)	Combined School
Sector	Public
Quintile	5 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	542
Educators (2025)	16
Learners per educator	33.9 (province average 31.3)
EMIS number	800024083
Exam centre number	6603087

Address and location

Street address	357 Section B, Siyabuswa, 472
Postal address	Po Box 235 Siyabuswa Siyabuswa 0472
Town	Siyabuswa
Province	Mpumalanga
Education district	Nkangala
Municipality	Dr Js Moroka Local Municipality
Ward	4

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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.