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Public combined school
Esibusisweni Combined School
Iswepe, Mpumalanga
Esibusisweni Combined School is a public combined school in Iswepe, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 1 069 learners and 32 educators, about 33.4 learners per educator. That makes it larger than 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, 88.3% of its 103 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
88.3% of the school's 103 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 75 | 71 | 94.7% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 84 | 65 | 77.4% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 103 | 91 | 88.3% | 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) | 1 069 |
| Educators (2025) | 32 |
| Learners per educator | 33.4 (province average 31.3) |
| EMIS number | 800003954 |
| Exam centre number | 6602018 |
Address and location
| Street address | Haartebeesfontein Farm, Panbult Iswepe, 2382 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 62 Iswepe 2382 |
| Town | Iswepe |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Gert Sibande |
| Municipality | Mkhondo Local Municipality |
| Ward | 3 |
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.
Schools near Esibusisweni Combined School
Thathukusa Primary School
Iswepe, Amsterdam, Mpumalanga 6.6 km
Driepan Primary School
Iswepe, Mpumalanga 7.9 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.