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Sophungane Combined School

Public combined school, dinaledi specialisation · Kwalugedlane, Kwalugedlane, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Sophungane Combined School, a public combined school serving Kwalugedlane. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 84.3%.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Sophungane Combined School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Sophungane Combined School is a public combined school in Kwalugedlane. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

640
Learners
25
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Dinaledi
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q1 school, Sophungane Combined School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Sophungane Combined School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 70 matric candidates from Sophungane Combined School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 84.3% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023886877.3%
2024787191.0%
2025705984.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Sophungane Combined School reported results in 5 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics786887.2%
Physical Sciences786583.3%
Life Sciences787393.6%
Accounting575291.2%
English First Additional Language7878100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

5 other schools in Ehlanzeni district, for comparison against Sophungane Combined School.

  • Guduza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,156 learners against Sophungane Combined School's 640; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sophungane Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.5% against Sophungane Combined School's 84.3%.
  • Njeyeza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sophungane Combined School, 2,008 compared with 640; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sophungane Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.2% against Sophungane Combined School's 84.3%.
  • Lekazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sophungane Combined School, 1,879 compared with 640; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sophungane Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,858 learners against Sophungane Combined School's 640; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sophungane Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,844 learners against Sophungane Combined School's 640; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sophungane Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.4% against Sophungane Combined School's 84.3%.

Kwalugedlane

Zooming into Kwalugedlane, here are 5 other schools to compare against Sophungane Combined School.

  • Shinyukane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,813 learners against Sophungane Combined School's 640; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sophungane Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.4% against Sophungane Combined School's 84.3%.
  • Sekusile Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,810 learners against Sophungane Combined School's 640; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sophungane Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Mc Zitha Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sophungane Combined School, 1,704 compared with 640; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sophungane Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.8% against Sophungane Combined School's 84.3%.
  • Zibokwane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,497 learners against Sophungane Combined School's 640; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sophungane Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Khula Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,402 learners against Sophungane Combined School's 640; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sophungane Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.8% against Sophungane Combined School's 84.3%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Stand No. 315 E, Hoyi Trust, Komatipoort, 1348
Postal
Private Bag X X 4044 Kwalugedlane Komatipoort 1348
Telephone
013 782 4340
EMIS number
800022160

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sophungane 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 Sophungane Combined School directly, on 013 782 4340, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sophungane Combined School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Sophungane Combined School the best school in Kwalugedlane?
On the numbers that are published, Sophungane Combined School's matric pass rate of 84.3% is lower than SHINYUKANE SECONDARY SCHOOL's 95.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Kwalugedlane besides Sophungane Combined School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kwalugedlane, including Shinyukane Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Sophungane Combined School?
Sophungane Combined School reported 640 learners and 25 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Sophungane Combined School?
Yes, Sophungane 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 Sophungane Combined School's matric results like?
Sophungane Combined School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 84.3%, in 2025. That's up from 77.3% in 2023.
Is Sophungane Combined School a public or private school?
Sophungane Combined School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sophungane Combined School?
You can call 013 782 4340. It is located at Stand No. 315 E, Hoyi Trust, Komatipoort, 1348.
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