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Mkhulu Combined School

Public combined school · Middelburg, Middelburg, Mpumalanga · Nkangala district (Unknown circuit)

Mkhulu Combined School is a public combined school in Middelburg. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 84.3%.

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

Located in Middelburg, Mkhulu Combined School is a public combined school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

1,140
Learners
30
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 185 matric candidates from Mkhulu Combined School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 84.3% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231127667.9%
202415413789.0%
202518515684.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Mkhulu Combined School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 99.4%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics181372.2%
Mathematical Literacy13811885.5%
Physical Sciences181583.3%
Life Sciences554480.0%
Business Studies161593.8%
Economics161381.3%
Geography907684.4%
History493877.6%
English First Additional Language15515499.4%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nkangala district

5 other schools in Nkangala district, for comparison against Mkhulu Combined School.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,928 learners against Mkhulu Combined School's 1,140; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mkhulu Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mkhulu Combined School, 1,908 compared with 1,140; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mkhulu Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.6% against Mkhulu Combined School's 84.3%.
  • Makause Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Mkhulu Combined School's 1,140; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Mkhulu Combined School's 84.3%.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,862 learners against Mkhulu Combined School's 1,140; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Mkhulu Combined School's 84.3%.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mkhulu Combined School, 1,857 compared with 1,140; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mkhulu Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Middelburg

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

  • Middelburg Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,739 learners against Mkhulu Combined School's 1,140; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.6% against Mkhulu Combined School's 84.3%.
  • Batlagae Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,630 learners against Mkhulu Combined School's 1,140; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mkhulu Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Eastdene Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,603 learners against Mkhulu Combined School's 1,140; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95% against Mkhulu Combined School's 84.3%.
  • Phumelela Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mkhulu Combined School, at 1,529 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mkhulu Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.7% against Mkhulu Combined School's 84.3%.
  • Thushanang Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mkhulu Combined School, at 1,514 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mkhulu Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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
Goedehoop Farm, , Middelburg, 1050
Postal
Po Box 2318 Middelburg 1050
Telephone
013 245 9667
EMIS number
800014449

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mkhulu 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 Mkhulu Combined School directly, on 013 245 9667, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mkhulu 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 Mkhulu Combined School the best school in Middelburg?
On the numbers that are published, Mkhulu Combined School's matric pass rate of 84.3% is lower than PHUMELELA SECONDARY SCHOOL's 96.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Middelburg besides Mkhulu Combined School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Middelburg, including Middelburg Combined School.
How big are the classes at Mkhulu Combined School?
Mkhulu Combined School reported 1,140 learners and 30 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Mkhulu Combined School?
Yes, Mkhulu 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 Mkhulu Combined School's matric results like?
Mkhulu Combined School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 84.3%, in 2025. That's up from 67.9% in 2023.
Is Mkhulu Combined School a public or private school?
Mkhulu Combined School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mkhulu Combined School?
You can call 013 245 9667. It is located at Goedehoop Farm, , Middelburg, 1050.
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