Mgubho Combined School

Mgubho Combined School is a public combined school in Komatipoort, Uthokozani, Mpumalanga, in the Ehlanzeni education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 1 476 learners and 51 educators, about 28.9 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, 91.0% of its 244 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).

Matric (NSC) results

91.0% of the school's 244 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.

Year	Wrote	Passed	Pass rate	Mpumalanga
2023	255	164	64.3%	76.9%
2024	168	157	93.5%	84.8%
2025	244	222	91.0%	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)	1 476
Educators (2025)	51
Learners per educator	28.9 (province average 31.3)
EMIS number	800014100
Exam centre number	6606078

Address and location

Street address	1164, Block C, Komatipoort, 1346
Postal address	Po Box 232 Uthokozani Uthokozani 1346
Suburb / area	Komatipoort
Town	Uthokozani
Province	Mpumalanga
Education district	Ehlanzeni
Municipality	Nkomazi Local Municipality
Ward	3

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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.