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Mount Edgecombe Private School

Private combined school · Mount Edgecombe, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Verulam circuit)

Mount Edgecombe Private School is a private combined school in Mount Edgecombe. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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

Located in Mount Edgecombe, Mount Edgecombe Private School is a private combined school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

381
Learners
33
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Mount Edgecombe Private School 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 Mount Edgecombe Private School directly for the current fee schedule.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 28 learners from Mount Edgecombe Private School who wrote matric in 2025, 100% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20233333100.0%
20242323100.0%
20252828100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5412422.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Mount Edgecombe Private School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics161487.5%
Mathematical Literacy77100.0%
Physical Sciences1010100.0%
Life Sciences1313100.0%
Accounting66100.0%
Business Studies131076.9%
Geography99100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Pinetown district

5 other schools in Pinetown district, for comparison against Mount Edgecombe Private School.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,756 learners against Mount Edgecombe Private School's 381; 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, 95.6% against Mount Edgecombe Private School's 100%.
  • Mariannridge Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,130 learners against Mount Edgecombe Private School's 381; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mount Edgecombe Private School, 2,020 compared with 381; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,007 learners against Mount Edgecombe Private School's 381; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,978 learners against Mount Edgecombe Private School's 381; 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, 80.7% against Mount Edgecombe Private School's 100%.
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
17 Siphoseth Road, Mount Edgecombe, Durban, 4300
Postal
P.o.box 654, Mountedgecombe, 4300
Telephone
031 539 7298
Email
admin@mepschool.co.za
EMIS number
500328412

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mount Edgecombe Private 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 Mount Edgecombe Private School directly, on 031 539 7298 or by email at admin@mepschool.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mount Edgecombe Private 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 Mount Edgecombe Private School the best school in Pinetown?
On the numbers that are published, Mount Edgecombe Private School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of NKOSIBOMVU SECONDARY SCHOOL at 95.6%.
How many other schools are there in Pinetown besides Mount Edgecombe Private School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Mount Edgecombe Private School?
Mount Edgecombe Private School reported 381 learners and 33 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 12 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 Mount Edgecombe Private School?
Yes. As a private school, Mount Edgecombe Private 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 Mount Edgecombe Private School's matric results like?
Mount Edgecombe Private School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Mount Edgecombe Private School a public or private school?
Mount Edgecombe Private School is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Mount Edgecombe Private School?
You can call 031 539 7298 or email admin@mepschool.co.za. It is located at 17 Siphoseth Road, Mount Edgecombe, Durban, 4300.