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Beestepan Agricultural School

Public secondary school, agricultural specialisation · Middelburg, Middelburg, Mpumalanga · Nkangala district (Unknown circuit)

In Middelburg, Beestepan Agricultural School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 86.7% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Beestepan Agricultural School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Beestepan Agricultural School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Middelburg. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

378
Learners
13
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Agricultural
Specialisation

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Beestepan Agricultural School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Beestepan Agricultural School for its exact current amount.


Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 60 learners from Beestepan Agricultural School who wrote matric in 2025, 86.7% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023403485.0%
2024463371.7%
2025605286.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Beestepan Agricultural School reported results in 6 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 91.3%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics14428.6%
Mathematical Literacy322475.0%
Physical Sciences7342.9%
Life Sciences141178.6%
Business Studies391948.7%
English First Additional Language464291.3%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.


District comparison

Nkangala district

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Beestepan Agricultural School, 1,928 compared with 378; is a public primary school, a different phase than Beestepan Agricultural School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,908 learners against Beestepan Agricultural School's 378; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.6% against Beestepan Agricultural School's 86.7%.
  • Makause Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Beestepan Agricultural School, 1,875 compared with 378; is a public combined school, a different phase than Beestepan Agricultural School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Beestepan Agricultural School's 86.7%.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Beestepan Agricultural School, 1,862 compared with 378; is a public combined school, a different phase than Beestepan Agricultural School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Beestepan Agricultural School's 86.7%.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,857 learners against Beestepan Agricultural School's 378; is a public primary school, a different phase than Beestepan Agricultural School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Middelburg

  • Middelburg Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Beestepan Agricultural School, 1,739 compared with 378; is a public combined school, a different phase than Beestepan Agricultural School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.6% against Beestepan Agricultural School's 86.7%.
  • Batlagae Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Beestepan Agricultural School, 1,630 compared with 378; is a public primary school, a different phase than Beestepan Agricultural School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Eastdene Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Beestepan Agricultural School, 1,603 compared with 378; is a public combined school, a different phase than Beestepan Agricultural School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95% against Beestepan Agricultural School's 86.7%.
  • Phumelela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,529 learners against Beestepan Agricultural School's 378; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.7% against Beestepan Agricultural School's 86.7%.
  • Thushanang Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,514 learners against Beestepan Agricultural School's 378; is a public primary school, a different phase than Beestepan Agricultural School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Beestepan Boerdery, Elandsfontein, Middelburg, Middelburg, 1050
Postal
Po Box 3979 Middelburg Middelburg 1050
Telephone
013 297 1697
Website
canyoncoal.com
Email
info@canyoncoal.com
EMIS number
800000828

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Beestepan Agricultural 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 Beestepan Agricultural School directly, on 013 297 1697, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Beestepan Agricultural School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Beestepan Agricultural School the best school in Middelburg?
On the numbers that are published, Beestepan Agricultural School's matric pass rate of 86.7% is lower than PHUMELELA SECONDARY SCHOOL's 96.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Middelburg besides Beestepan Agricultural School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Middelburg, including Middelburg Combined School.
How big are the classes at Beestepan Agricultural School?
Beestepan Agricultural School reported 378 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Beestepan Agricultural School?
Yes, Beestepan Agricultural 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 Beestepan Agricultural School's matric results like?
Beestepan Agricultural School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86.7%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 85% since 2023.
Is Beestepan Agricultural School a public or private school?
Beestepan Agricultural School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Beestepan Agricultural School?
You can call 013 297 1697. It is located at Beestepan Boerdery, Elandsfontein, Middelburg, Middelburg, 1050.
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