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Eastdene Combined School

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

Welcome to Eastdene Combined School, a public combined school serving Eastdene, Middelburg. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 95%.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Eastdene Combined School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Eastdene Combined School is a public combined school in Eastdene, Middelburg. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,603
Learners
46
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 121 learners from Eastdene Combined School who wrote matric in 2025, 95% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202312410685.5%
2024104104100.0%
202512111595.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Eastdene Combined School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Mathematics had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics3333100.0%
Mathematical Literacy717098.6%
Physical Sciences282485.7%
Life Sciences454191.1%
Accounting1717100.0%
Business Studies767294.7%
Geography6060100.0%
History2727100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nkangala district

Here is how Eastdene Combined School compares with 5 other schools listed under Nkangala district.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Eastdene Combined School, at 1,928 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Eastdene Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School is a similar size to Eastdene Combined School, with 1,908 learners against 1,603; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Eastdene Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.6% against Eastdene Combined School's 95%.
  • Makause Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Eastdene Combined School, at 1,875 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Eastdene Combined School's 95%.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Eastdene Combined School, at 1,862 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.3% against Eastdene Combined School's 95%).
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School is a similar size to Eastdene Combined School, with 1,857 learners against 1,603; is a public primary school, a different phase than Eastdene Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Middelburg

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

  • Middelburg Combined School is a similar size to Eastdene Combined School, with 1,739 learners against 1,603; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (94.6% against Eastdene Combined School's 95%).
  • Batlagae Primary School is a similar size to Eastdene Combined School, with 1,630 learners against 1,603; is a public primary school, a different phase than Eastdene Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Phumelela Secondary School is a similar size to Eastdene Combined School, with 1,529 learners against 1,603; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Eastdene Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (96.7% against Eastdene Combined School's 95%).
  • Thushanang Primary School is a similar size to Eastdene Combined School, with 1,514 learners against 1,603; is a public primary school, a different phase than Eastdene Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Khulunolwazi Primary School is a similar size to Eastdene Combined School, with 1,482 learners against 1,603; is a public primary school, a different phase than Eastdene Combined 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 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
66 Wicht Street, Eastdene, Middelburg, 1050
Postal
Po Box 675 Middelburg 1050
Telephone
013 282 4852
EMIS number
800003061

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Eastdene 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 Eastdene Combined School directly, on 013 282 4852, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Eastdene 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 Eastdene Combined School the best school in Middelburg?
On the numbers that are published, Eastdene Combined School's matric pass rate of 95% 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 Eastdene Combined School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Middelburg, including Middelburg Combined School.
How big are the classes at Eastdene Combined School?
Eastdene Combined School reported 1,603 learners and 46 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Eastdene Combined School?
Yes, Eastdene 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 Eastdene Combined School's matric results like?
Eastdene Combined School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95%, in 2025. That's up from 85.5% in 2023.
Is Eastdene Combined School a public or private school?
Eastdene Combined School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Eastdene Combined School?
You can call 013 282 4852. It is located at 66 Wicht Street, Eastdene, Middelburg, 1050.
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