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Pine Ridge Combined School

Public combined school · Emalahleni, Witbank, Mpumalanga · Nkangala district (Unknown circuit)

Pine Ridge Combined School is a public combined school in Emalahleni, Witbank. Its most recent matric class posted a 93.3% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Pine Ridge Combined School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Emalahleni, Witbank, Pine Ridge Combined School is a public combined school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,862
Learners
50
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Pine Ridge Combined School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Pine Ridge Combined School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Pine Ridge Combined School entered 119 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 93.3% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231218973.6%
202414813087.8%
202511911193.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Pine Ridge Combined School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Agricultural Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics393282.1%
Mathematical Literacy1099688.1%
Physical Sciences373389.2%
Life Sciences373594.6%
Agricultural Sciences2727100.0%
Accounting442250.0%
Business Studies444193.2%
Economics1919100.0%
Geography777192.2%
History676698.5%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nkangala district

Here is how Pine Ridge Combined School compares with 5 other schools listed under Nkangala district.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School is a similar size to Pine Ridge Combined School, with 1,928 learners against 1,862; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pine Ridge Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Pine Ridge Combined School, at 1,908 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pine Ridge Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.6% against Pine Ridge Combined School's 93.3%.
  • Makause Combined School is a similar size to Pine Ridge Combined School, with 1,875 learners against 1,862; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Pine Ridge Combined School's 93.3%.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Pine Ridge Combined School, at 1,857 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pine Ridge Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Botleng Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Pine Ridge Combined School, at 1,766 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pine Ridge Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.2% against Pine Ridge Combined School's 93.3%.

Witbank

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

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School is a similar size to Pine Ridge Combined School, with 1,928 learners against 1,862; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pine Ridge Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Motsaosele Dm Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Pine Ridge Combined School, at 1,637 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pine Ridge Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.1% against Pine Ridge Combined School's 93.3%.
  • Phillip Ndimande Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Pine Ridge Combined School, at 1,563 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pine Ridge Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Pine Ridge Combined School's 93.3%.
  • Mogalitwa Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Pine Ridge Combined School, at 1,537 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pine Ridge Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Primary School Duvhapark is a similar size to Pine Ridge Combined School, with 1,516 learners against 1,862; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pine Ridge Combined School; 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
28 Carnation Street, Pine Ridge, Emalahleni, 1035
Postal
28 Carnation Avenue 1 Pine Ridge Emalahleni 1035
Telephone
079 205 5832
EMIS number
800018564

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Pine Ridge Combined School?
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 Pine Ridge Combined School directly, on 079 205 5832, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Pine Ridge Combined School?
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 Pine Ridge Combined School the best school in Witbank?
On the numbers that are published, Pine Ridge Combined School's matric pass rate of 93.3% is lower than PHILLIP NDIMANDE SECONDARY SCHOOL's 98.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Witbank besides Pine Ridge Combined School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Witbank, including Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary.
How big are the classes at Pine Ridge Combined School?
Pine Ridge Combined School reported 1,862 learners and 50 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Pine Ridge Combined School?
Yes, Pine Ridge Combined School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Pine Ridge Combined School's matric results like?
Pine Ridge Combined School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.3%, in 2025. That's up from 73.6% in 2023.
Is Pine Ridge Combined School a public or private school?
Pine Ridge Combined School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Pine Ridge Combined School?
You can call 079 205 5832. It is located at 28 Carnation Street, Pine Ridge, Emalahleni, 1035.
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