Ezakheni Combined Boarding School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

In Twyfelhoek, Piet Retief, Ezakheni Combined Boarding School operates as a public combined school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

1,167

Learners

Educators

QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Of the 56 learners from Ezakheni Combined Boarding School who wrote matric in 2025, 94.6% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	51	38	74.5%
2024	59	54	91.5%
2025	56	53	94.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Ezakheni Combined Boarding School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	24	22	91.7%
Mathematical Literacy	35	35	100.0%
Physical Sciences	22	19	86.4%
Life Sciences	45	39	86.7%
Accounting	14	12	85.7%
Business Studies	14	13	92.9%
Economics	14	14	100.0%
Geography	45	40	88.9%
English First Additional Language	59	59	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

Shapeve Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,881 learners against Ezakheni Combined Boarding School's 1,167; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ezakheni Combined Boarding School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Kusasalethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,246 learners against Ezakheni Combined Boarding School's 1,167; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ezakheni Combined Boarding School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.4% against Ezakheni Combined Boarding School's 94.6%.
New Ermelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ezakheni Combined Boarding School, 2,165 compared with 1,167; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ezakheni Combined Boarding School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,143 learners against Ezakheni Combined Boarding School's 1,167; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ezakheni Combined Boarding School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Ezakheni Combined Boarding School's 94.6%.
Kt Twala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ezakheni Combined Boarding School, 2,087 compared with 1,167; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ezakheni Combined Boarding School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.9% against Ezakheni Combined Boarding School's 94.6%.

Piet Retief

Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,143 learners against Ezakheni Combined Boarding School's 1,167; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ezakheni Combined Boarding School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Ezakheni Combined Boarding School's 94.6%.
Inqubeko Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ezakheni Combined Boarding School, 1,944 compared with 1,167; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ezakheni Combined Boarding School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (94% against Ezakheni Combined Boarding School's 94.6%).
Piet Retief Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Ezakheni Combined Boarding School, 1,848 compared with 1,167; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.6% against Ezakheni Combined Boarding School's 94.6%.
Imizamoyethu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,824 learners against Ezakheni Combined Boarding School's 1,167; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ezakheni Combined Boarding School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Nqobile Primary School is a similar size to Ezakheni Combined Boarding School, with 1,534 learners against 1,167; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ezakheni Combined Boarding School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: 380 It Witbank Farm, Twyfelhoek, Driefontein, 2383
Postal: Po Box 774 Piet Retief Piet Retief 2380
Telephone: 017 820 7948
EMIS number: 800035528

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Ezakheni Combined Boarding 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 Ezakheni Combined Boarding School directly, on 017 820 7948, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Ezakheni Combined Boarding 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 Ezakheni Combined Boarding School the best school in Piet Retief?

On the numbers that are published, Ezakheni Combined Boarding School's 94.6% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of INQUBEKO SECONDARY SCHOOL at 94%.

How many other schools are there in Piet Retief besides Ezakheni Combined Boarding School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Piet Retief, including Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School.

How big are the classes at Ezakheni Combined Boarding School?

Ezakheni Combined Boarding School reported 1,167 learners and 36 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 Ezakheni Combined Boarding School?

Yes, Ezakheni Combined Boarding 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 Ezakheni Combined Boarding School's matric results like?

Ezakheni Combined Boarding School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 94.6%, in 2025. That's up from 74.5% in 2023.

Is Ezakheni Combined Boarding School a public or private school?

Ezakheni Combined Boarding School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Ezakheni Combined Boarding School?

You can call 017 820 7948. It is located at 380 It Witbank Farm, Twyfelhoek, Driefontein, 2383.