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Public combined school
Sophungane Combined School
Stand No 315e, Kwalugedlane, Mpumalanga
Sophungane Combined School is a public combined school in Stand No 315e, Kwalugedlane, Mpumalanga, in the Ehlanzeni education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school with a dinaledi specialisation. In 2025 it had 640 learners and 25 educators, about 25.6 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public combined schools in Mpumalanga (736 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the 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, 84.3% of its 70 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
84.3% of the school's 70 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 88 | 68 | 77.3% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 78 | 71 | 91.0% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 70 | 59 | 84.3% | 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 | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 640 |
| Educators (2025) | 25 |
| Learners per educator | 25.6 (province average 31.3) Fewer learners per educator than 77% of 62 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800022160 |
| Exam centre number | 6606060 |
Address and location
| Street address | Stand No. 315 E, Hoyi Trust, Komatipoort, 1348 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X X 4044 Kwalugedlane Komatipoort 1348 |
| Suburb / area | Stand No 315e |
| Town | Kwalugedlane |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Ehlanzeni |
| Municipality | Nkomazi Local Municipality |
| Ward | 12 |
Admissions
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Questions about Sophungane Combined School
Is Sophungane Combined School a public or private school?
Sophungane Combined School is a public combined school.
Does Sophungane 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 1 school.
What is Sophungane Combined School's matric pass rate?
84.3% of its 70 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 77.3%, 2024 91.0%.
How many learners are at Sophungane Combined School?
640 learners and 25 educators (about 25.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 77% of 62 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Sophungane Combined School?
Its EMIS number is 800022160. Its exam centre number is 6606060.
Where is Sophungane Combined School?
Stand No. 315 E, Hoyi Trust, Komatipoort, 1348. It is in Stand No 315e, Kwalugedlane, Mpumalanga, in the Ehlanzeni education district. Phone 013 782 4340.
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86.1% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.