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Meridian College Phalaborwa

Private combined school · Phalaborwa, Phalaborwa, Limpopo · Mopani East district (Unknown circuit)

Meridian College Phalaborwa is a private combined school based in Phalaborwa. Its most recent matric class posted a 93.2% pass rate.

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

In Phalaborwa, Meridian College Phalaborwa operates as a private combined school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

543
Learners
31
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Meridian College Phalaborwa is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact Meridian College Phalaborwa directly for the current fee schedule.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Meridian College Phalaborwa entered 44 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 93.2% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023484797.9%
2024535094.3%
2025444193.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Meridian College Phalaborwa offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Geography, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics211990.5%
Mathematical Literacy323196.9%
Physical Sciences191894.7%
Life Sciences222090.9%
Accounting241770.8%
Business Studies313096.8%
Economics343294.1%
Geography2929100.0%
English First Additional Language3030100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mopani East district

5 other schools in Mopani East district, for comparison against Meridian College Phalaborwa.

  • Primary School Kremetart teaches considerably more learners than Meridian College Phalaborwa, 2,087 compared with 543; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,021 learners against Meridian College Phalaborwa's 543; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.2% against Meridian College Phalaborwa's 93.2%.
  • Majeje Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Meridian College Phalaborwa, 1,937 compared with 543; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.4% against Meridian College Phalaborwa's 93.2%.
  • Motloboni Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Meridian College Phalaborwa, 1,855 compared with 543; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Meridian College Phalaborwa's 93.2%.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,829 learners against Meridian College Phalaborwa's 543; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91% against Meridian College Phalaborwa's 93.2%.

Phalaborwa

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

  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,021 learners against Meridian College Phalaborwa's 543; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.2% against Meridian College Phalaborwa's 93.2%.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,829 learners against Meridian College Phalaborwa's 543; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91% against Meridian College Phalaborwa's 93.2%.
  • All Saints College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,793 learners against Meridian College Phalaborwa's 543, and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.4% against Meridian College Phalaborwa's 93.2%.
  • High School Frans Du Toit teaches considerably more learners than Meridian College Phalaborwa, 1,201 compared with 543; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (94.7% against Meridian College Phalaborwa's 93.2%).
  • Mosibutjana Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Meridian College Phalaborwa, at 755 learners; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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
C/O Sealene And Protea Str; Phalaborwa;
Postal
P.o. Box 945; Phalaborwa
Telephone
015 781 6493
EMIS number
903421145

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Meridian College Phalaborwa?
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 Meridian College Phalaborwa directly, on 015 781 6493, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Meridian College Phalaborwa?
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 Meridian College Phalaborwa the best school in Phalaborwa?
On the numbers that are published, Meridian College Phalaborwa's matric pass rate of 93.2% is lower than ALL SAINTS COLLEGE's 99.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Phalaborwa besides Meridian College Phalaborwa?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Phalaborwa, including Ntshuxeko.
How big are the classes at Meridian College Phalaborwa?
Meridian College Phalaborwa reported 543 learners and 31 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 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 Meridian College Phalaborwa?
Yes. As a private school, Meridian College Phalaborwa sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Meridian College Phalaborwa's matric results like?
Meridian College Phalaborwa's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.2%, in 2025. That's down from 97.9% in 2023.
Is Meridian College Phalaborwa a public or private school?
Meridian College Phalaborwa is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Meridian College Phalaborwa?
You can call 015 781 6493. It is located at C/O Sealene And Protea Str; Phalaborwa;.
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