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Carolina Combined School

Public combined school, full service school specialisation · Carolina, Carolina, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

In Carolina, Carolina Combined School operates as a public combined school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 86.6%.

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

Carolina Combined School is a public combined school serving families in and around Carolina. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,068
Learners
33
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Full Service School
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Carolina Combined 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 Carolina Combined School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Carolina Combined School entered 67 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 86.6% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023635688.9%
2024595593.2%
2025675886.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

Here is how Carolina Combined School compares with 5 other schools listed under Gert Sibande district.

  • Shapeve Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Carolina Combined School, 2,881 compared with 1,068; is a public primary school, a different phase than Carolina Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Carolina Combined School, 2,246 compared with 1,068; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Carolina Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (86.4% against Carolina Combined School's 86.6%).
  • New Ermelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,165 learners against Carolina Combined School's 1,068; is a public primary school, a different phase than Carolina Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Carolina Combined School, 2,143 compared with 1,068; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Carolina Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Carolina Combined School's 86.6%.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Carolina Combined School's 1,068; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Carolina Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.9% against Carolina Combined School's 86.6%.

Carolina

Zooming into Carolina, here are 5 other schools to compare against Carolina Combined School.

  • Ezenzeleni Primary School is a similar size to Carolina Combined School, with 1,448 learners against 1,068; is a public primary school, a different phase than Carolina Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Violet Jiyane Junior Secondary School is a similar size to Carolina Combined School, with 1,005 learners against 1,068, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Zinikeleni Secondary School is a similar size to Carolina Combined School, with 1,004 learners against 1,068; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Carolina Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.2% against Carolina Combined School's 86.6%.
  • Sobhuza Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Carolina Combined School, at 978 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Carolina Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Carolina Academyse School teaches fewer learners than Carolina Combined School, 524 compared with 1,068; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.8% against Carolina Combined School's 86.6%.
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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
38 Van Riebeeck Street, Carolina, Carolina, 1185
Postal
Po Box 30 Carolina Carolina 1185
Telephone
017 843 1400
EMIS number
800001941

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Carolina 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 Carolina Combined School directly, on 017 843 1400, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Carolina Combined 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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Carolina Combined School the best school in Carolina?
On the numbers that are published, Carolina Combined School's matric pass rate of 86.6% is lower than ZINIKELENI SECONDARY SCHOOL's 99.2%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Carolina besides Carolina Combined School?
Schoolhive lists at least 9 other schools in and around Carolina, including Ezenzeleni Primary School.
How big are the classes at Carolina Combined School?
Carolina Combined School reported 1,068 learners and 33 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Carolina Combined School?
Yes, Carolina 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 Carolina Combined School's matric results like?
Carolina Combined School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86.6%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 88.9% since 2023.
Is Carolina Combined School a public or private school?
Carolina Combined School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Carolina Combined School?
You can call 017 843 1400. It is located at 38 Van Riebeeck Street, Carolina, Carolina, 1185.
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