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Mountain Valley College

Private combined school · Badplaas, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

Mountain Valley College is a private combined school in Badplaas. Its most recent matric class posted a 93.8% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Mountain Valley College, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Badplaas, Mountain Valley College is a private combined school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

162
Learners
18
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Mountain Valley College 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 Mountain Valley College directly for the current fee schedule.


Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Mountain Valley College entered 32 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 93.8% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023282589.3%
2024343397.1%
2025323093.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Mountain Valley College offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics12866.7%
Mathematical Literacy2222100.0%
Physical Sciences7685.7%
Life Sciences272281.5%
Agricultural Sciences1313100.0%
Accounting11100.0%
Business Studies1111100.0%
Economics55100.0%
Geography1818100.0%
English First Additional Language2424100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.


District comparison

Gert Sibande district

  • Shapeve Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,881 learners against Mountain Valley College's 162; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,246 learners against Mountain Valley College's 162; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.4% against Mountain Valley College's 93.8%.
  • New Ermelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mountain Valley College, 2,165 compared with 162; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,143 learners against Mountain Valley College's 162; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Mountain Valley College's 93.8%.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mountain Valley College, 2,087 compared with 162; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.9% against Mountain Valley College's 93.8%.

Badplaas

  • Diepgezet Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mountain Valley College, 1,132 compared with 162; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Engabezweni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 980 learners against Mountain Valley College's 162; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.4% against Mountain Valley College's 93.8%.
  • Izithandani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mountain Valley College, 857 compared with 162; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Primary School Badplaas is noticeably bigger, teaching 642 learners against Mountain Valley College's 162; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Imbali Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 282 learners against Mountain Valley College's 162; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.

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
724 Doomport, Badplaas, Badplaas, 1190
Postal
Po Box 2186 Elukwatini 1192
Telephone
017 844 1580
Website
mountainvcollege.com
Email
ex@abc.xyz
EMIS number
800035651

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mountain Valley College?
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 Mountain Valley College directly, on 017 844 1580, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mountain Valley College?
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 Mountain Valley College the best school in Badplaas?
On the numbers that are published, Mountain Valley College's 93.8% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of ENGABEZWENI SECONDARY SCHOOL at 75.4%.
How many other schools are there in Badplaas besides Mountain Valley College?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Badplaas, including Diepgezet Primary School.
How big are the classes at Mountain Valley College?
Mountain Valley College reported 162 learners and 18 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 9 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 Mountain Valley College?
Yes. As a private school, Mountain Valley College 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 Mountain Valley College's matric results like?
Mountain Valley College's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.8%, in 2025. That's up from 89.3% in 2023.
Is Mountain Valley College a public or private school?
Mountain Valley College is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Mountain Valley College?
You can call 017 844 1580. It is located at 724 Doomport, Badplaas, Badplaas, 1190.
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