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Nelspruit Private College

Private secondary school · Mbombela, Mbombela, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni district (Unknown circuit)

Nelspruit Private College is a private secondary school in Mbombela. Its last matric group achieved a 94.9% pass rate.

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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.

202
Learners
14
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023675988.1%
2024767396.1%
2025787494.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Nelspruit Private College offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Accounting led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics251144.0%
Mathematical Literacy685986.8%
Physical Sciences241041.7%
Life Sciences493673.5%
Agricultural Sciences332884.8%
Accounting44100.0%
Business Studies453271.1%
Economics242395.8%
Geography3131100.0%
History413585.4%
English First Additional Language514996.1%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

5 other schools in Ehlanzeni district, for comparison against Nelspruit Private College.

  • Guduza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nelspruit Private College, 2,156 compared with 202; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.5% against Nelspruit Private College's 94.9%.
  • Njeyeza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,008 learners against Nelspruit Private College's 202; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.2% against Nelspruit Private College's 94.9%.
  • Lekazi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,879 learners against Nelspruit Private College's 202; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Nelspruit Private College, 1,858 compared with 202; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nelspruit Private College, 1,844 compared with 202; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.4% against Nelspruit Private College's 94.9%).

Mbombela

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

  • Valencia Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Nelspruit Private College, 1,664 compared with 202; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (96.6% against Nelspruit Private College's 94.9%).
  • Sicelalwati Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,527 learners against Nelspruit Private College's 202, and is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis.
  • High School Nelspruit is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,420 learners against Nelspruit Private College's 202; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Nelspruit Private College's 94.9%.
  • Primary School Laeveld is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,410 learners against Nelspruit Private College's 202; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Nelspruit Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,400 learners against Nelspruit Private College's 202; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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 Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
16 Drysdale, Nelspruit, Nelspruit, 1200
Postal
Po Box 16466 Nelspruit 1200
Telephone
013 753 3258
EMIS number
800030064

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nelspruit Private 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 Nelspruit Private College directly, on 013 753 3258, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nelspruit Private 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 Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Nelspruit Private College the best school in Mbombela?
On the numbers that are published, Nelspruit Private College's matric pass rate of 94.9% is lower than HOËRSKOOL NELSPRUIT's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Mbombela besides Nelspruit Private College?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mbombela, including Valencia Combined School.
How big are the classes at Nelspruit Private College?
Nelspruit Private College reported 202 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 14 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 Nelspruit Private College?
Yes. As a private school, Nelspruit Private 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 Nelspruit Private College's matric results like?
Nelspruit Private College's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 94.9%, in 2025. That's up from 88.1% in 2023.
Is Nelspruit Private College a public or private school?
Nelspruit Private College is a private secondary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Nelspruit Private College?
You can call 013 753 3258. It is located at 16 Drysdale, Nelspruit, Nelspruit, 1200.
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