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Public combined school
Zendelingspost Combined School
Paulpietersburg, Paul Pietersburg, Mpumalanga
Zendelingspost Combined School is a public combined school in Paulpietersburg, Paul Pietersburg, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 1 259 learners and 38 educators, about 33.1 learners per educator. That makes it larger than 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, 65.9% of its 85 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
65.9% of the school's 85 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 99 | 36 | 36.4% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 114 | 55 | 48.2% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 85 | 56 | 65.9% | 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 | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 259 |
| Educators (2025) | 38 |
| Learners per educator | 33.1 (province average 31.3) Fewer learners per educator than 40% of 62 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800025858 |
| Exam centre number | 6602075 |
Address and location
| Street address | Ntombe Mission, Mkhondo, 2380 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X 317 Paulpietersburg 3180 |
| Suburb / area | Paulpietersburg |
| Town | Paul Pietersburg |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Gert Sibande |
| Municipality | Mkhondo Local Municipality |
| Ward | 0 |
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 Zendelingspost Combined School
Is Zendelingspost Combined School a public or private school?
Zendelingspost Combined School is a public combined school.
Does Zendelingspost 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 Zendelingspost Combined School's matric pass rate?
65.9% of its 85 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 36.4%, 2024 48.2%.
How many learners are at Zendelingspost Combined School?
1 259 learners and 38 educators (about 33.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 40% of 62 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Zendelingspost Combined School?
Its EMIS number is 800025858. Its exam centre number is 6602075.
Where is Zendelingspost Combined School?
Ntombe Mission, Mkhondo, 2380. It is in Paulpietersburg, Paul Pietersburg, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. Phone 034 995 0282.
Schools near Zendelingspost Combined School
Koto Primary School
Paulpietersburg Nu, KwaZulu-Natal 6.3 km
Luneburg Primary School
Luneburg, KwaZulu-Natal 7.2 km
Brecher Primary School
Paulpietersburg, KwaZulu-Natal 7.8 km
Libhaba Primary School
Commondale, Mpumalanga 7.9 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.