Steve Tswete Secondary School
Centurion, Pretoria, Gauteng 73 m
77.3% matric 2025Public combined school
Steve Tshwete Boarding School
Middelburg, Mpumalanga
Steve Tshwete Boarding School is a public combined school in Middelburg, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 901 learners and 30 educators, about 30 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public combined schools in Mpumalanga (736 learners). It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. In the 2025 matric exams, 87.5% of its 40 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
87.5% of the school's 40 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 27 | 25 | 92.6% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 41 | 36 | 87.8% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 40 | 35 | 87.5% | 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 |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Learners (2025) | 901 |
| Educators (2025) | 30 |
| Learners per educator | 30 (province average 31.3) |
| EMIS number | 800035677 |
Address and location
| Street address | Plot 27 Elandslaagte, Middelburg, 1055 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 22623 Middelburg 1050 |
| Town | Middelburg |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Nkangala |
| Municipality | Steve Tshwete Local Municipality |
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 Steve Tshwete Boarding School
Is Steve Tshwete Boarding School a public or private school?
Steve Tshwete Boarding School is a public combined school.
Does Steve Tshwete Boarding 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.
What is Steve Tshwete Boarding School's matric pass rate?
87.5% of its 40 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 92.6%, 2024 87.8%.
How many learners are at Steve Tshwete Boarding School?
901 learners and 30 educators (about 30 learners per educator) in 2025.
What is the EMIS number of Steve Tshwete Boarding School?
Its EMIS number is 800035677.
Where is Steve Tshwete Boarding School?
Plot 27 Elandslaagte, Middelburg, 1055. It is in Middelburg, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.