Meridian College Phalaborwa

Meridian College Phalaborwa is a private combined school in Phalaborwa, Limpopo, in the Mopani East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 543 learners and 31 educators, about 17.5 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for private combined schools in Limpopo (481 learners). In the 2025 matric exams, 93.2% of its 44 candidates passed (Limpopo average: 86.2%). As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.

Matric (NSC) results

93.2% of the school's 44 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Limpopo average of 86.2%.

Year	Wrote	Passed	Pass rate	Limpopo
2023	48	47	97.9%	79.7%
2024	53	50	94.3%	85.1%
2025	44	41	93.2%	86.2%

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	Private combined school
Phase (DBE)	Combined School
Sector	Independent (private)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	543
Educators (2025)	31
Learners per educator	17.5 (province average 20)
Urban or rural	Rural
EMIS number	903421145
Exam centre number	7074291

Address and location

Street address	C/O Sealene and Protea Str; Phalaborwa;
Postal address	P.O. Box 945; Phalaborwa
Town	Phalaborwa
Province	Limpopo
Education district	Mopani East
Municipality	Ba-Phalaborwa
Former department	New Education Department

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Admissions

Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.