Kwandebele Science Combined School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find a full profile of Kwandebele Science Combined School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Siyabuswa, Kwandebele Science Combined School is a public combined school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

1,159

Learners

Educators

QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Dinaledi

Specialisation

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Kwandebele Science Combined School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. 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 Kwandebele Science Combined School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Of the 160 learners from Kwandebele Science Combined School who wrote matric in 2025, 96.9% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	141	115	81.6%
2024	127	125	98.4%
2025	160	155	96.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Kwandebele Science Combined School offered results across 4 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	127	119	93.7%
Physical Sciences	127	124	97.6%
Life Sciences	127	126	99.2%
English First Additional Language	127	127	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nkangala district

Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,928 learners against Kwandebele Science Combined School's 1,159; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kwandebele Science Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kwandebele Science Combined School, 1,908 compared with 1,159; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kwandebele Science Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (97.6% against Kwandebele Science Combined School's 96.9%).
Makause Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Kwandebele Science Combined School's 1,159; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Kwandebele Science Combined School's 96.9%.
Pine Ridge Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,862 learners against Kwandebele Science Combined School's 1,159; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.3% against Kwandebele Science Combined School's 96.9%.
Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kwandebele Science Combined School, 1,857 compared with 1,159; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kwandebele Science Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Siyabuswa

Kabenziwa Primary School is a similar size to Kwandebele Science Combined School, with 1,416 learners against 1,159; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kwandebele Science Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Mareleng Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kwandebele Science Combined School, at 1,151 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kwandebele Science Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Makopanong Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kwandebele Science Combined School, at 1,036 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kwandebele Science Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
Sizani Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kwandebele Science Combined School, at 848 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kwandebele Science Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
Mayisha Secondary School teaches fewer learners than Kwandebele Science Combined School, 769 compared with 1,159; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kwandebele Science Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.

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: Training Centre Road, Next To Ndebele College, Siyabuswa, 472
Postal: Po Box 629 Siyabuswa Siyabuswa 0472
Telephone: 071 502 0857
EMIS number: 800008771

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Kwandebele Science 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 Kwandebele Science Combined School directly, on 071 502 0857, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Kwandebele Science 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 Kwandebele Science Combined School the best school in Siyabuswa?

Kwandebele Science Combined School's most recent matric pass rate was 96.9%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.

How many other schools are there in Siyabuswa besides Kwandebele Science Combined School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Siyabuswa, including Kabenziwa Primary School.

How big are the classes at Kwandebele Science Combined School?

Kwandebele Science Combined School reported 1,159 learners and 44 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Kwandebele Science Combined School?

Yes, Kwandebele Science 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 Kwandebele Science Combined School's matric results like?

Kwandebele Science Combined School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96.9%, in 2025. That's up from 81.6% in 2023.

Is Kwandebele Science Combined School a public or private school?

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

How can I contact Kwandebele Science Combined School?

You can call 071 502 0857. It is located at Training Centre Road, Next To Ndebele College, Siyabuswa, 472.