Public combined school
Camden Combined School
Nucam, Ermelo, Mpumalanga
Camden Combined School is a public combined school in Nucam, Ermelo, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 1 528 learners and 44 educators, about 34.7 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public combined schools in Mpumalanga (736 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 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, 93.1% of its 72 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
93.1% of the school's 72 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 41 | 40 | 97.6% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 51 | 49 | 96.1% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 72 | 67 | 93.1% | 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 | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 528 |
| Educators (2025) | 44 |
| Learners per educator | 34.7 (province average 31.3) |
| EMIS number | 800001883 |
| Exam centre number | 6602007 |
Address and location
| Street address | Camden Area, Camden, Camden, 2355 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 2316 Ermelo Ermelo 2350 |
| Suburb / area | Nucam |
| Town | Ermelo |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Gert Sibande |
| Municipality | Msukaligwa Local Municipality |
| Ward | 11 |
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.