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Bankfontein Combined School

Public combined school · Middelburg, Middelburg, Mpumalanga · Nkangala district (Unknown circuit)

Bankfontein Combined School is a public combined school in Middelburg. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Bankfontein Combined School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Middelburg, Bankfontein Combined School is a public combined school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

884
Learners
23
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Bankfontein Combined School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q1. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Bankfontein Combined School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 53 matric candidates from Bankfontein Combined School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20234242100.0%
2024454395.6%
20255353100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Bankfontein Combined School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Physical Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics11872.7%
Mathematical Literacy342985.3%
Physical Sciences1111100.0%
Accounting1010100.0%
Business Studies343191.2%
Geography454293.3%
English First Additional Language4545100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nkangala district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Nkangala district with Bankfontein Combined School.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,928 learners against Bankfontein Combined School's 884; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bankfontein Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bankfontein Combined School, 1,908 compared with 884; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bankfontein Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 97.6% against Bankfontein Combined School's 100%.
  • Makause Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Bankfontein Combined School's 884; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Bankfontein Combined School's 100%).
  • Pine Ridge Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,862 learners against Bankfontein Combined School's 884; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.3% against Bankfontein Combined School's 100%.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bankfontein Combined School, 1,857 compared with 884; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bankfontein Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Middelburg

And within Middelburg itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Middelburg Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,739 learners against Bankfontein Combined School's 884; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 94.6% against Bankfontein Combined School's 100%.
  • Batlagae Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,630 learners against Bankfontein Combined School's 884; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bankfontein Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Eastdene Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,603 learners against Bankfontein Combined School's 884; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95% against Bankfontein Combined School's 100%.
  • Phumelela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bankfontein Combined School, 1,529 compared with 884; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bankfontein Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 96.7% against Bankfontein Combined School's 100%.
  • Thushanang Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bankfontein Combined School, 1,514 compared with 884; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bankfontein Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Cf3 Ligthelm Farm, Farm, City, 1050
Postal
Po Box 2168 Middelburg Town 1050
Telephone
084 396 1373
EMIS number
800000596

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bankfontein Combined School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Bankfontein Combined School directly, on 084 396 1373, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bankfontein Combined School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Bankfontein Combined School the best school in Middelburg?
On the numbers that are published, Bankfontein Combined School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of PHUMELELA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 96.7%.
How many other schools are there in Middelburg besides Bankfontein Combined School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Middelburg, including Middelburg Combined School.
How big are the classes at Bankfontein Combined School?
Bankfontein Combined School reported 884 learners and 23 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Bankfontein Combined School?
Yes, Bankfontein Combined School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Bankfontein Combined School's matric results like?
Bankfontein Combined School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Bankfontein Combined School a public or private school?
Bankfontein Combined School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bankfontein Combined School?
You can call 084 396 1373. It is located at Cf3 Ligthelm Farm, Farm, City, 1050.
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