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Driefontein, Intuhtuko, Mpumalanga 4.9 km
Public combined school
Ezakheni Combined Boarding School
Twyfelhoek, Piet Retief, Mpumalanga
Ezakheni Combined Boarding School is a public combined school in Twyfelhoek, Piet Retief, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 1 167 learners and 36 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 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, 94.6% of its 56 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
94.6% of the school's 56 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 51 | 38 | 74.5% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 59 | 54 | 91.5% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 56 | 53 | 94.6% | 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 |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 167 |
| Educators (2025) | 36 |
| Learners per educator | 32.4 (province average 31.3) Fewer learners per educator than 48% of 62 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800035528 |
Address and location
| Street address | 380 It Witbank Farm, Twyfelhoek, Driefontein, 2383 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 774 Piet Retief Piet Retief 2380 |
| Suburb / area | Twyfelhoek |
| Town | Piet Retief |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Gert Sibande |
| Municipality | Mkhondo Local Municipality |
| Ward | 2 |
Admissions
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Questions about Ezakheni Combined Boarding School
Is Ezakheni Combined Boarding School a public or private school?
Ezakheni Combined Boarding School is a public combined school.
Does Ezakheni Combined Boarding 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 1 school.
What is Ezakheni Combined Boarding School's matric pass rate?
94.6% of its 56 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 74.5%, 2024 91.5%.
How many learners are at Ezakheni Combined Boarding School?
1 167 learners and 36 educators (about 32.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 48% of 62 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Ezakheni Combined Boarding School?
Its EMIS number is 800035528.
Where is Ezakheni Combined Boarding School?
380 It Witbank Farm, Twyfelhoek, Driefontein, 2383. It is in Twyfelhoek, Piet Retief, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. Phone 017 820 7948.
Schools near Ezakheni Combined Boarding School
Malibongwe Primary School
At Back of Corner, Piet Retief, Mpumalanga 6.2 km
Emoyeni Combined School
Amsterdam, Iswepe, Mpumalanga 6.9 km
Sakhisizwe Primary School
Driefontein, Intuthuko, Mpumalanga 7.2 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.