Greendale School

Greendale School is a public combined school in Emalahleni, Witbank, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 1 479 learners and 59 educators, about 25.1 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public combined schools in Mpumalanga (736 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-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, 95.6% of its 114 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).

Matric (NSC) results

95.6% of the school's 114 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.

Year	Wrote	Passed	Pass rate	Mpumalanga
2023	120	87	72.5%	76.9%
2024	70	68	97.1%	84.8%
2025	114	109	95.6%	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	4 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	1 479
Educators (2025)	59
Learners per educator	25.1 (province average 31.3)
EMIS number	800004770
Exam centre number	6610024

Address and location

Street address	Impala Street, Tasbet Park, Witbank, 1038
Postal address	4 Leraatsfontein Witbank 1038
Suburb / area	Emalahleni
Town	Witbank
Province	Mpumalanga
Education district	Nkangala
Municipality	Emalahleni Local Municipality
Ward	21

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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.