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Carolina, Mpumalanga 367 m
Public combined school
Carolina Combined School
Carolina, Mpumalanga
Carolina Combined School is a public combined school in Carolina, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school with a full service school specialisation. In 2025 it had 1 068 learners and 33 educators, about 32.4 learners per educator. That makes it larger 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, 86.6% of its 67 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
86.6% of the school's 67 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 63 | 56 | 88.9% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 59 | 55 | 93.2% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 67 | 58 | 86.6% | 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 |
| Specialisation | Full Service School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 068 |
| Educators (2025) | 33 |
| Learners per educator | 32.4 (province average 31.3) Fewer learners per educator than 35% of 17 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800001941 |
| Exam centre number | 6601005 |
Address and location
| Street address | 38 van Riebeeck Street, Carolina, Carolina, 1185 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 30 Carolina Carolina 1185 |
| Town | Carolina |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Gert Sibande |
| Municipality | Albert Luthuli Local Municipality |
| Ward | 15 |
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 Carolina Combined School
Is Carolina Combined School a public or private school?
Carolina Combined School is a public combined school.
Does Carolina Combined 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 Carolina Combined School's matric pass rate?
86.6% of its 67 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 88.9%, 2024 93.2%.
How many learners are at Carolina Combined School?
1 068 learners and 33 educators (about 32.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 35% of 17 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Carolina Combined School?
Its EMIS number is 800001941. Its exam centre number is 6601005.
Where is Carolina Combined School?
38 van Riebeeck Street, Carolina, Carolina, 1185. It is in Carolina, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. Phone 017 843 1400.
Schools near Carolina Combined School
Violet Jiyane Junior Secondary School
Carolina, Mpumalanga 710 m
Carolina Akademiese Skool
Carolina, Mpumalanga 837 m
97.8% matric 2025Sobhuza Primary School
Silobela, Carolina, Mpumalanga 1.4 km
Zinikeleni Secondary School
Silobela Township, Carolina, Mpumalanga 2.3 km
99.2% matric 2025Ezenzeleni Primary School
Silobela, Carolina, Mpumalanga 2.4 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.