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Meridian Karino School

Private combined school · Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Meridian Karino School, a private combined school serving 99. Its last matric group achieved a 100% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Meridian Karino School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Meridian Karino School is a private combined school in 99. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

933
Learners
49
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Meridian Karino School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Meridian Karino School entered 68 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023868497.7%
20248484100.0%
20256868100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Meridian Karino School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics403895.0%
Mathematical Literacy4444100.0%
Physical Sciences2929100.0%
Life Sciences4242100.0%
Agricultural Sciences2222100.0%
Accounting1010100.0%
Business Studies6161100.0%
Economics2727100.0%
Geography2525100.0%
History2626100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

5 other schools in Ehlanzeni district, for comparison against Meridian Karino School.

  • Guduza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,156 learners against Meridian Karino School's 933; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.5% against Meridian Karino School's 100%).
  • Njeyeza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Meridian Karino School, 2,008 compared with 933; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.2% against Meridian Karino School's 100%.
  • Lekazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Meridian Karino School, 1,879 compared with 933; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,858 learners against Meridian Karino School's 933; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,844 learners against Meridian Karino School's 933; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.4% against Meridian Karino School's 100%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Telephone
087 285 1661
EMIS number
800035676

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Meridian Karino 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 Meridian Karino School directly, on 087 285 1661, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Meridian Karino School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Meridian Karino School the best school in Ehlanzeni?
On the numbers that are published, Meridian Karino School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of GUDUZA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 99.5%.
How many other schools are there in Ehlanzeni besides Meridian Karino School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ehlanzeni.
How big are the classes at Meridian Karino School?
Meridian Karino School reported 933 learners and 49 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 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 Karino School?
Yes. As a private school, Meridian Karino School 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 Karino School's matric results like?
Meridian Karino School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 97.7% since 2023.
Is Meridian Karino School a public or private school?
Meridian Karino School is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Meridian Karino School?
You can call 087 285 1661.