Private secondary school · Mbombela, Mbombela, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Nelspruit Private College, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Mbombela, Nelspruit Private College is a private secondary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.
Nelspruit Private College entered 78 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 94.9% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 67 | 59 | 88.1% |
| 2024 | 76 | 73 | 96.1% |
| 2025 | 78 | 74 | 94.9% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Nelspruit Private College offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Accounting led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 25 | 11 | 44.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 68 | 59 | 86.8% |
| Physical Sciences | 24 | 10 | 41.7% |
| Life Sciences | 49 | 36 | 73.5% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 33 | 28 | 84.8% |
| Accounting | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| Business Studies | 45 | 32 | 71.1% |
| Economics | 24 | 23 | 95.8% |
| Geography | 31 | 31 | 100.0% |
| History | 41 | 35 | 85.4% |
| English First Additional Language | 51 | 49 | 96.1% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Nelspruit Private 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 Nelspruit Private College directly for the current fee schedule.