Siphosethu Primary School
Mt. Edgecombe, KwaZulu-Natal 109 m
Private combined school
Mount Edgecombe Private School
Mount Edgecombe, KwaZulu-Natal
Mount Edgecombe Private School is a private combined school in Mount Edgecombe, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Pinetown education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 381 learners and 33 educators, about 11.5 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for private combined schools in KwaZulu-Natal (380 learners). In the 2025 matric exams, all 28 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%). As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.
Matric (NSC) results
Every one of the school's 28 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 33 | 33 | 100.0% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 23 | 23 | 100.0% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 28 | 28 | 100.0% | 90.6% |
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) |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 381 |
| Educators (2025) | 33 |
| Learners per educator | 11.5 (province average 12.2) Fewer learners per educator than 50% of 103 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 500328412 |
Address and location
| Street address | 17 Siphoseth Road,mount Edgecombe,durban,4300 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 654,mountedgecombe,4300 |
| Town | Mount Edgecombe |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Pinetown |
| Circuit | Verulam |
| Municipality | Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 59500102 |
| Former department | House of Delegates(HOD) |
Admissions
Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.
Questions about Mount Edgecombe Private School
Is Mount Edgecombe Private School a public or private school?
Mount Edgecombe Private School is a private combined school, registered with the Department of Basic Education as an independent school.
How much are the fees at Mount Edgecombe Private School?
Independent schools set their own fees, so contact the school for its current fee schedule, registration fee and deposit.
What is Mount Edgecombe Private School's matric pass rate?
100.0% of its 28 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 100.0%, 2024 100.0%.
How many learners are at Mount Edgecombe Private School?
381 learners and 33 educators (about 11.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 50% of 103 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Mount Edgecombe Private School?
Its EMIS number is 500328412.
Where is Mount Edgecombe Private School?
17 Siphoseth Road,mount Edgecombe,durban,4300. It is in Mount Edgecombe, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Pinetown education district. Phone 031 539 7298.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.