Private combined school · Badplaas, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)
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.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 28 | 25 | 89.3% |
| 2024 | 34 | 33 | 97.1% |
| 2025 | 32 | 30 | 93.8% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
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.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 12 | 8 | 66.7% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 22 | 22 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 7 | 6 | 85.7% |
| Life Sciences | 27 | 22 | 81.5% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 13 | 13 | 100.0% |
| Accounting | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| Business Studies | 11 | 11 | 100.0% |
| Economics | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| Geography | 18 | 18 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 24 | 24 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.