Izimbali Combined Boarding School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

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

957

Learners

Educators

QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

In 2025, 42 matric candidates from Izimbali Combined Boarding School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 97.6% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	47	45	95.7%
2024	48	48	100.0%
2025	42	41	97.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Izimbali Combined Boarding School offered results across 5 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Physical Sciences led the field at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	48	40	83.3%
Physical Sciences	48	48	100.0%
Life Sciences	48	48	100.0%
Accounting	32	32	100.0%
English First Additional Language	48	48	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 Izimbali Combined Boarding School's 957; is a public primary school, a different phase than Izimbali Combined Boarding School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Kusasalethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,246 learners against Izimbali Combined Boarding School's 957; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Izimbali Combined Boarding School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.4% against Izimbali Combined Boarding School's 97.6%.
New Ermelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Izimbali Combined Boarding School, 2,165 compared with 957; is a public primary school, a different phase than Izimbali Combined Boarding School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,143 learners against Izimbali Combined Boarding School's 957; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Izimbali Combined Boarding School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Izimbali Combined Boarding School's 97.6%.
Kt Twala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Izimbali Combined Boarding School, 2,087 compared with 957; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Izimbali Combined Boarding School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.9% against Izimbali Combined Boarding School's 97.6%.

Amsterdam

Nganana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,604 learners against Izimbali Combined Boarding School's 957; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Izimbali Combined Boarding School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 90.7% against Izimbali Combined Boarding School's 97.6%.
Buhlebuyeza Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Izimbali Combined Boarding School, at 1,082 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Izimbali Combined Boarding School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Ithole Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Izimbali Combined Boarding School, at 989 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Izimbali Combined Boarding School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
Methula Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Izimbali Combined Boarding School, at 786 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Izimbali Combined Boarding School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.8% against Izimbali Combined Boarding School's 97.6%.
Umlambo Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Izimbali Combined Boarding School, at 747 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Izimbali Combined Boarding School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.

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: R65 Road From Amsterdam To Ermelo , , Amsterdam, 2375
Postal: Po Box 10 Amsterdam Amsterdam 2375
Telephone: 017 846 8904
EMIS number: 800035650

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Izimbali 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 Izimbali Combined Boarding School directly, on 017 846 8904, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Izimbali 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 Izimbali Combined Boarding School the best school in Amsterdam?

On the numbers that are published, Izimbali Combined Boarding School's 97.6% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of NGANANA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 90.7%.

How many other schools are there in Amsterdam besides Izimbali Combined Boarding School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Amsterdam, including Nganana Secondary School.

How big are the classes at Izimbali Combined Boarding School?

Izimbali Combined Boarding School reported 957 learners and 38 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 Izimbali Combined Boarding School?

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

Izimbali Combined Boarding School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.6%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 95.7% since 2023.

Is Izimbali Combined Boarding School a public or private school?

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

How can I contact Izimbali Combined Boarding School?

You can call 017 846 8904. It is located at R65 Road From Amsterdam To Ermelo , , Amsterdam, 2375.