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Esibusisweni Combined School

Public combined school · Iswepe, Iswepe, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

Esibusisweni Combined School is a public combined school based in Iswepe. Its last matric group achieved a 88.3% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Esibusisweni Combined School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Iswepe, Esibusisweni Combined School operates as a public combined school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

1,069
Learners
32
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Esibusisweni 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 Esibusisweni Combined School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 103 learners from Esibusisweni Combined School who wrote matric in 2025, 88.3% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023757194.7%
2024846577.4%
20251039188.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Esibusisweni Combined School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics282071.4%
Mathematical Literacy565496.4%
Physical Sciences281553.6%
Life Sciences845970.2%
Business Studies564173.2%
Geography848196.4%
English First Additional Language8484100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

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

  • Shapeve Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,881 learners against Esibusisweni Combined School's 1,069; is a public primary school, a different phase than Esibusisweni Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,246 learners against Esibusisweni Combined School's 1,069; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Esibusisweni Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (86.4% against Esibusisweni Combined School's 88.3%).
  • New Ermelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Esibusisweni Combined School, 2,165 compared with 1,069; is a public primary school, a different phase than Esibusisweni Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,143 learners against Esibusisweni Combined School's 1,069; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Esibusisweni Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Esibusisweni Combined School's 88.3%.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Esibusisweni Combined School, 2,087 compared with 1,069; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Esibusisweni Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.9% against Esibusisweni Combined School's 88.3%.

Iswepe

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

  • Driepan Primary School is a similar size to Esibusisweni Combined School, with 823 learners against 1,069; is a public primary school, a different phase than Esibusisweni Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Msinyane Secondary School is a similar size to Esibusisweni Combined School, with 766 learners against 1,069; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Esibusisweni Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Esibusisweni Combined School's 88.3%.
  • Vulandhlela Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 278 learners against Esibusisweni Combined School's 1,069; is a public primary school, a different phase than Esibusisweni Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Jikantathu Primary School teaches fewer learners than Esibusisweni Combined School, 240 compared with 1,069; is a public primary school, a different phase than Esibusisweni Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Andrews Primary School teaches fewer learners than Esibusisweni Combined School, 158 compared with 1,069; is a public primary school, a different phase than Esibusisweni Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
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
Haartebeesfontein Farm, , Panbult Iswepe, 2382
Postal
Po Box 62 Iswepe 2382
Telephone
017 820 0722
EMIS number
800003954

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Esibusisweni 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 Esibusisweni Combined School directly, on 017 820 0722, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Esibusisweni 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 Esibusisweni Combined School the best school in Iswepe?
On the numbers that are published, Esibusisweni Combined School's 88.3% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of MSINYANE SECONDARY SCHOOL at 85.7%.
How many other schools are there in Iswepe besides Esibusisweni Combined School?
Schoolhive lists at least 8 other schools in and around Iswepe, including Driepan Primary School.
How big are the classes at Esibusisweni Combined School?
Esibusisweni Combined School reported 1,069 learners and 32 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Esibusisweni Combined School?
Yes, Esibusisweni 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 Esibusisweni Combined School's matric results like?
Esibusisweni Combined School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 88.3%, in 2025. That's down from 94.7% in 2023.
Is Esibusisweni Combined School a public or private school?
Esibusisweni Combined School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Esibusisweni Combined School?
You can call 017 820 0722. It is located at Haartebeesfontein Farm, , Panbult Iswepe, 2382.
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