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Komatipoort Academy

Public combined school · Komatipoort, Komatipoort, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni district (Unknown circuit)

Komatipoort Academy is a public combined school in Komatipoort. Its most recent matric class posted a 100% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Komatipoort Academy, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Komatipoort, Komatipoort Academy is a public combined school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

496
Learners
32
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Komatipoort Academy is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Komatipoort Academy specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 25 matric candidates from Komatipoort Academy sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20234040100.0%
20243232100.0%
20252525100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Komatipoort Academy offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematics led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics77100.0%
Mathematical Literacy2525100.0%
Physical Sciences77100.0%
Life Sciences77100.0%
Accounting10990.0%
Business Studies151280.0%
Geography1212100.0%
English First Additional Language3232100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

Here is how Komatipoort Academy compares with 5 other schools listed under Ehlanzeni district.

  • Guduza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Komatipoort Academy, 2,156 compared with 496; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Komatipoort Academy; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.5% against Komatipoort Academy's 100%).
  • Njeyeza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,008 learners against Komatipoort Academy's 496; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Komatipoort Academy; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.2% against Komatipoort Academy's 100%.
  • Lekazi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,879 learners against Komatipoort Academy's 496; is a public primary school, a different phase than Komatipoort Academy; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Komatipoort Academy, 1,858 compared with 496; is a public primary school, a different phase than Komatipoort Academy; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Komatipoort Academy, 1,844 compared with 496; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Komatipoort Academy; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.4% against Komatipoort Academy's 100%.

Komatipoort

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

  • Sincobile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Komatipoort Academy, 1,606 compared with 496; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Komatipoort Academy; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.7% against Komatipoort Academy's 100%.
  • Mehlobovu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,399 learners against Komatipoort Academy's 496; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Komatipoort Academy; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 96.1% against Komatipoort Academy's 100%.
  • Mambane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Komatipoort Academy, 1,340 compared with 496; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Komatipoort Academy; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.4% against Komatipoort Academy's 100%.
  • Mjokwane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Komatipoort Academy, 1,110 compared with 496; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Komatipoort Academy; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 70% against Komatipoort Academy's 100%.
  • Siboshwa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 740 learners against Komatipoort Academy's 496; is a public primary school, a different phase than Komatipoort Academy; 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
Rissikstreet 53, , Komatipoort, 1340
Postal
Po Box 15 Komatipoort Komatipoort 1340
Telephone
013 793 7304
Website
komatipoortakademie.co.za
EMIS number
800009316

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Komatipoort Academy?
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 Komatipoort Academy directly, on 013 793 7304, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Komatipoort Academy?
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 Komatipoort Academy the best school in Komatipoort?
On the numbers that are published, Komatipoort Academy's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of MEHLOBOVU SECONDARY SCHOOL at 96.1%.
How many other schools are there in Komatipoort besides Komatipoort Academy?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Komatipoort, including Sincobile Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Komatipoort Academy?
Komatipoort Academy reported 496 learners and 32 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 16 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 Komatipoort Academy?
Yes, Komatipoort Academy 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 Komatipoort Academy's matric results like?
Komatipoort Academy's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Komatipoort Academy a public or private school?
Komatipoort Academy is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Komatipoort Academy?
You can call 013 793 7304. It is located at Rissikstreet 53, , Komatipoort, 1340.
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