Eastdene Combined School

Eastdene Combined School is a public combined school in Eastdene, Middelburg, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 1 603 learners and 46 educators, about 34.8 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, 95.0% of its 121 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).

Matric (NSC) results

95.0% of the school's 121 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.

Year	Wrote	Passed	Pass rate	Mpumalanga
2023	124	106	85.5%	76.9%
2024	104	104	100.0%	84.8%
2025	121	115	95.0%	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	5 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	1 603
Educators (2025)	46
Learners per educator	34.8 (province average 31.3)
EMIS number	800003061
Exam centre number	6610015

Address and location

Street address	66 Wicht Street, Eastdene, Middelburg, 1050
Postal address	Po Box 675 Middelburg 1050
Suburb / area	Eastdene
Town	Middelburg
Province	Mpumalanga
Education district	Nkangala
Municipality	Steve Tshwete Local Municipality
Ward	16

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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.