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College of Education, Siyabuswa, Mpumalanga 325 m
Public combined school
Kwandebele Science Combined School
Ndebele College of Education, Siyabuswa, Mpumalanga
Kwandebele Science Combined School is a public combined school in Ndebele College of Education, Siyabuswa, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school with a dinaledi specialisation. In 2025 it had 1 159 learners and 44 educators, about 26.3 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public combined schools in Mpumalanga (736 learners). It is a quintile 2 school, meaning it serves the second-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, 96.9% of its 160 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
96.9% of the school's 160 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 141 | 115 | 81.6% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 127 | 125 | 98.4% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 160 | 155 | 96.9% | 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 | Dinaledi |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 159 |
| Educators (2025) | 44 |
| Learners per educator | 26.3 (province average 31.3) Fewer learners per educator than 84% of 44 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800008771 |
| Exam centre number | 6603032 |
Address and location
| Street address | Training Centre Road, Next To Ndebele College, Siyabuswa, 472 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 629 Siyabuswa Siyabuswa 0472 |
| Suburb / area | Ndebele College of Education |
| Town | Siyabuswa |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Nkangala |
| Municipality | Dr Js Moroka Local Municipality |
| Ward | 1 |
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 Kwandebele Science Combined School
Is Kwandebele Science Combined School a public or private school?
Kwandebele Science Combined School is a public combined school.
Does Kwandebele Science 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 2 school.
What is Kwandebele Science Combined School's matric pass rate?
96.9% of its 160 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 81.6%, 2024 98.4%.
How many learners are at Kwandebele Science Combined School?
1 159 learners and 44 educators (about 26.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 84% of 44 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Kwandebele Science Combined School?
Its EMIS number is 800008771. Its exam centre number is 6603032.
Where is Kwandebele Science Combined School?
Training Centre Road, Next To Ndebele College, Siyabuswa, 472. It is in Ndebele College of Education, Siyabuswa, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. Phone 071 502 0857.
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