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Driekoppies Combined School

Public combined school · Shongwe Mission, Shongwe Mission, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni district (Unknown circuit)

In Shongwe Mission, Driekoppies Combined School operates as a public combined school. Its last matric group achieved a 82.2% pass rate.

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

Driekoppies Combined School is a public combined school serving families in and around Shongwe Mission. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

1,305
Learners
41
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q2 school, Driekoppies 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 Driekoppies Combined School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 152 learners from Driekoppies Combined School who wrote matric in 2025, 82.2% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202314713088.4%
202423620687.3%
202515212582.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Driekoppies Combined School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 98.7% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics302686.7%
Mathematical Literacy20717785.5%
Physical Sciences302790.0%
Life Sciences21013865.7%
Agricultural Sciences21016980.5%
Accounting271659.3%
Business Studies272385.2%
Economics272177.8%
Geography21018387.1%
English First Additional Language23623398.7%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

5 other schools in Ehlanzeni district, for comparison against Driekoppies Combined School.

  • Guduza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,156 learners against Driekoppies Combined School's 1,305; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Driekoppies Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.5% against Driekoppies Combined School's 82.2%.
  • Njeyeza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Driekoppies Combined School, 2,008 compared with 1,305; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Driekoppies Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.2% against Driekoppies Combined School's 82.2%.
  • Lekazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Driekoppies Combined School, 1,879 compared with 1,305; is a public primary school, a different phase than Driekoppies Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,858 learners against Driekoppies Combined School's 1,305; is a public primary school, a different phase than Driekoppies Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,844 learners against Driekoppies Combined School's 1,305; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Driekoppies Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.4% against Driekoppies Combined School's 82.2%.

Shongwe Mission

Zooming into Shongwe Mission, here are 5 other schools to compare against Driekoppies Combined School.

  • Njeyeza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Driekoppies Combined School, 2,008 compared with 1,305; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Driekoppies Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.2% against Driekoppies Combined School's 82.2%.
  • Sabatha Primary School is a similar size to Driekoppies Combined School, with 1,649 learners against 1,305; is a public primary school, a different phase than Driekoppies Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lovunywa Secondary School is a similar size to Driekoppies Combined School, with 1,346 learners against 1,305; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Driekoppies Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 72.3% against Driekoppies Combined School's 82.2%.
  • Lugebhuta Secondary School is a similar size to Driekoppies Combined School, with 1,317 learners against 1,305; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Driekoppies Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against Driekoppies Combined School's 82.2%.
  • Bongokuhle Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Driekoppies Combined School, at 1,291 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Driekoppies Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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
Stand No 756, , Driekoppies, 1331
Postal
Po Box 878 Driekoppies Shongwe Mission 1331
Telephone
013 787 0153
EMIS number
800002824

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Driekoppies 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 Driekoppies Combined School directly, on 013 787 0153, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Driekoppies 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 Driekoppies Combined School the best school in Shongwe Mission?
On the numbers that are published, Driekoppies Combined School's matric pass rate of 82.2% is lower than LUGEBHUTA SECONDARY SCHOOL's 93.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Shongwe Mission besides Driekoppies Combined School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Shongwe Mission, including Njeyeza Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Driekoppies Combined School?
Driekoppies Combined School reported 1,305 learners and 41 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 Driekoppies Combined School?
Yes, Driekoppies 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 Driekoppies Combined School's matric results like?
Driekoppies Combined School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 82.2%, in 2025. That's down from 88.4% in 2023.
Is Driekoppies Combined School a public or private school?
Driekoppies Combined School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Driekoppies Combined School?
You can call 013 787 0153. It is located at Stand No 756, , Driekoppies, 1331.
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