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New Era College

Private combined school · Malamulele, Limpopo · Vhembe East district (Unknown circuit)

New Era College is a private combined school based in Malamulele. Its most recent matric class posted a 95.4% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about New Era College, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Malamulele, New Era College operates as a private combined school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

504
Learners
16
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

New Era 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 New Era College directly for the current fee schedule.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

New Era College entered 371 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 95.4% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202346340687.7%
202443639289.9%
202537135495.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

District comparison

Vhembe East district

5 other schools in Vhembe East district, for comparison against New Era College.

  • St. Augustine Residential Combined School teaches considerably more learners than New Era College, 2,643 compared with 504, and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against New Era College's 95.4%.
  • Thengwe Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than New Era College, 2,493 compared with 504; 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, 89.8% against New Era College's 95.4%.
  • Liivha Combined School teaches considerably more learners than New Era College, 2,329 compared with 504; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against New Era College's 95.4%.
  • Tshivhase Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,254 learners against New Era College's 504; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.4% against New Era College's 95.4%.
  • Jim Chavani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,176 learners against New Era College's 504; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (94.1% against New Era College's 95.4%).

Malamulele

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

  • Apple Seeds Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,047 learners against New Era College's 504, and is a private primary school, a different phase than New Era College.
  • E.p.p. Mhinga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than New Era College, 1,699 compared with 504; 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, 91.8% against New Era College's 95.4%.
  • Thambisa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than New Era College, 1,563 compared with 504; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89% against New Era College's 95.4%.
  • Magangeni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,502 learners against New Era College's 504; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Dlamani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than New Era College, 1,467 compared with 504; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.8% against New Era College's 95.4%.
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
Madonsi Shitlhelani Road; Malalulele
Postal
P.o Box 2423; Malamulele
Telephone
015 851 2475
EMIS number
993301102

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at New Era 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 New Era College directly, on 015 851 2475, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to New Era 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 New Era College the best school in Malamulele?
On the numbers that are published, New Era College's 95.4% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of E.P.P. MHINGA at 91.8%.
How many other schools are there in Malamulele besides New Era College?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Malamulele, including Apple Seeds.
How big are the classes at New Era College?
New Era College reported 504 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 New Era College?
Yes. As a private school, New Era 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 New Era College's matric results like?
New Era College's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.4%, in 2025. That's up from 87.7% in 2023.
Is New Era College a public or private school?
New Era College is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact New Era College?
You can call 015 851 2475. It is located at Madonsi Shitlhelani Road; Malalulele.
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