Public combined school
Makause Combined School
Tweefontein Mine, Coalville, Mpumalanga
Makause Combined School is a public combined school in Tweefontein Mine, Coalville, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 1 875 learners and 54 educators, about 34.7 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, all 83 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
Every one of the school's 83 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 136 | 126 | 92.6% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 83 | 83 | 100.0% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 83 | 83 | 100.0% | 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 | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 875 |
| Educators (2025) | 54 |
| Learners per educator | 34.7 (province average 31.3) Fewer learners per educator than 34% of 44 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800011825 |
| Exam centre number | 6610116 |
Address and location
| Street address | Stand No. 4412 Extension 3, Phola Location, Ogies, 2233 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 67 Ogies 2230 |
| Suburb / area | Tweefontein Mine |
| Town | Coalville |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Nkangala |
| Municipality | Emalahleni Local Municipality |
| Ward | 30 |
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 Makause Combined School
Is Makause Combined School a public or private school?
Makause Combined School is a public combined school.
Does Makause 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 Makause Combined School's matric pass rate?
100.0% of its 83 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 92.6%, 2024 100.0%.
How many learners are at Makause Combined School?
1 875 learners and 54 educators (about 34.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 34% of 44 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Makause Combined School?
Its EMIS number is 800011825. Its exam centre number is 6610116.
Where is Makause Combined School?
Stand No. 4412 Extension 3, Phola Location, Ogies, 2233. It is in Tweefontein Mine, Coalville, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. Phone 072 314 2833.
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.