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Greendale School

Public combined school · Emalahleni, Witbank, Mpumalanga · Nkangala district (Unknown circuit)

Greendale School is a public combined school based in Emalahleni, Witbank. Its most recent matric class posted a 95.6% pass rate.

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

In Emalahleni, Witbank, Greendale School operates as a public combined school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,479
Learners
59
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Greendale School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Greendale School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 114 matric candidates from Greendale School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 95.6% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231208772.5%
2024706897.1%
202511410995.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Greendale 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
Mathematics292896.6%
Mathematical Literacy4141100.0%
Physical Sciences252496.0%
Life Sciences302996.7%
Accounting171482.4%
Business Studies332987.9%
Geography393692.3%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nkangala district

5 other schools in Nkangala district, for comparison against Greendale School.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School is a similar size to Greendale School, with 1,928 learners against 1,479; is a public primary school, a different phase than Greendale School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Greendale School, at 1,908 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Greendale School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.6% against Greendale School's 95.6%.
  • Makause Combined School is a similar size to Greendale School, with 1,875 learners against 1,479; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Greendale School's 95.6%.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School is a similar size to Greendale School, with 1,862 learners against 1,479; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.3% against Greendale School's 95.6%.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Greendale School, at 1,857 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Greendale School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Witbank

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

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School is a similar size to Greendale School, with 1,928 learners against 1,479; is a public primary school, a different phase than Greendale School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School is a similar size to Greendale School, with 1,862 learners against 1,479; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.3% against Greendale School's 95.6%.
  • Motsaosele Dm Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Greendale School, at 1,637 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Greendale School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.1% against Greendale School's 95.6%.
  • Phillip Ndimande Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Greendale School, at 1,563 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Greendale School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Greendale School's 95.6%.
  • Mogalitwa Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Greendale School, at 1,537 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Greendale School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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
Impala Street, Tasbet Park, Witbank, 1038
Postal
4 Leraatsfontein Witbank 1038
Telephone
013 590 0321
EMIS number
800004770

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Greendale 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 Greendale School directly, on 013 590 0321, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Greendale 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 Greendale School the best school in Witbank?
On the numbers that are published, Greendale School's matric pass rate of 95.6% is lower than PHILLIP NDIMANDE SECONDARY SCHOOL's 98.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Witbank besides Greendale School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Witbank, including Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary.
How big are the classes at Greendale School?
Greendale School reported 1,479 learners and 59 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Greendale School?
Yes, Greendale 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 Greendale School's matric results like?
Greendale School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.6%, in 2025. That's up from 72.5% in 2023.
Is Greendale School a public or private school?
Greendale School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Greendale School?
You can call 013 590 0321. It is located at Impala Street, Tasbet Park, Witbank, 1038.
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