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Glen Eland Combined School

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

Glen Eland Combined School is a public combined school based in Amsterdam. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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

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

701
Learners
19
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Glen Eland Combined School entered 38 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023413687.8%
2024393794.9%
20253838100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Glen Eland Combined School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics111090.9%
Mathematical Literacy2828100.0%
Physical Sciences1111100.0%
Life Sciences393282.1%
Business Studies282692.9%
Geography393692.3%
English First Additional Language3939100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

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

  • Shapeve Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,881 learners against Glen Eland Combined School's 701; is a public primary school, a different phase than Glen Eland Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,246 learners against Glen Eland Combined School's 701; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Glen Eland Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.4% against Glen Eland Combined School's 100%.
  • New Ermelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Glen Eland Combined School, 2,165 compared with 701; is a public primary school, a different phase than Glen Eland Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,143 learners against Glen Eland Combined School's 701; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Glen Eland Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Glen Eland Combined School's 100%.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Glen Eland Combined School, 2,087 compared with 701; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Glen Eland Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.9% against Glen Eland Combined School's 100%.

Amsterdam

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

  • Nganana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,604 learners against Glen Eland Combined School's 701; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Glen Eland Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 90.7% against Glen Eland Combined School's 100%.
  • Buhlebuyeza Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,082 learners against Glen Eland Combined School's 701; is a public primary school, a different phase than Glen Eland Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ithole Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Glen Eland Combined School, 989 compared with 701; is a public primary school, a different phase than Glen Eland Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Izimbali Combined Boarding School is a similar size to Glen Eland Combined School, with 957 learners against 701; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 97.6% against Glen Eland Combined School's 100%.
  • Methula Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Glen Eland Combined School, at 786 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Glen Eland Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.8% against Glen Eland Combined School's 100%.
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
Jericho Farm, Glen Eland Combined School, Amsterdam, 2375
Postal
Po Box 72 Glen Eland Comb. Amsterdam 2375
Telephone
082 564 1007
EMIS number
800004614

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Glen Eland 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 Glen Eland Combined School directly, on 082 564 1007, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Glen Eland 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 Glen Eland Combined School the best school in Amsterdam?
On the numbers that are published, Glen Eland Combined School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of IZIMBALI COMBINED BOARDING SCHOOL at 97.6%.
How many other schools are there in Amsterdam besides Glen Eland Combined School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Amsterdam, including Nganana Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Glen Eland Combined School?
Glen Eland Combined School reported 701 learners and 19 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Glen Eland Combined School?
Yes, Glen Eland 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 Glen Eland Combined School's matric results like?
Glen Eland Combined School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 87.8% in 2023.
Is Glen Eland Combined School a public or private school?
Glen Eland Combined School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Glen Eland Combined School?
You can call 082 564 1007. It is located at Jericho Farm, Glen Eland Combined School, Amsterdam, 2375.
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