Public combined school
Bankfontein Combined School
C/O Stofberg Road, Middelburg, Mpumalanga
Bankfontein Combined School is a public combined school in C/O Stofberg Road, Middelburg, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 884 learners and 23 educators, about 38.4 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public combined schools in Mpumalanga (736 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the poorest 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, all 53 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
Every one of the school's 53 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 42 | 42 | 100.0% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 45 | 43 | 95.6% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 53 | 53 | 100.0% | 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 | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 884 |
| Educators (2025) | 23 |
| Learners per educator | 38.4 (province average 31.3) |
| EMIS number | 800000596 |
| Exam centre number | 6610005 |
Address and location
| Street address | Cf3 Ligthelm Farm, Farm, City, 1050 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 2168 Middelburg Town 1050 |
| Suburb / area | C/O Stofberg Road |
| Town | Middelburg |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Nkangala |
| Municipality | Steve Tshwete Local Municipality |
| Ward | 21 |
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.
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.