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Stanwest Combined School

Public combined school · Standerton, Standerton, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

In Standerton, Stanwest Combined School operates as a public combined school. Its most recent matric class posted a 85.7% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Stanwest Combined School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Stanwest Combined School is a public combined school serving families in and around Standerton. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,132
Learners
40
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Stanwest 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 Stanwest Combined School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 70 learners from Stanwest Combined School who wrote matric in 2025, 85.7% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023847589.3%
2024585187.9%
2025706085.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Stanwest Combined School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics362261.1%
Mathematical Literacy2222100.0%
Physical Sciences262388.5%
Life Sciences464495.7%
Accounting55100.0%
Business Studies1212100.0%
Economics1212100.0%
Geography464597.8%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

Here is how Stanwest Combined School compares with 5 other schools listed under Gert Sibande district.

  • Shapeve Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Stanwest Combined School, 2,881 compared with 1,132; is a public primary school, a different phase than Stanwest Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Stanwest Combined School, 2,246 compared with 1,132; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Stanwest Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (86.4% against Stanwest Combined School's 85.7%).
  • New Ermelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,165 learners against Stanwest Combined School's 1,132; is a public primary school, a different phase than Stanwest Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Stanwest Combined School, 2,143 compared with 1,132; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Stanwest Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Stanwest Combined School's 85.7%.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Stanwest Combined School's 1,132; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Stanwest Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (83.9% against Stanwest Combined School's 85.7%).

Standerton

Zooming into Standerton, here are 5 other schools to compare against Stanwest Combined School.

  • Isifisosethu Primary School is a similar size to Stanwest Combined School, with 1,561 learners against 1,132; is a public primary school, a different phase than Stanwest Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Azalea Combined School is a similar size to Stanwest Combined School, with 1,449 learners against 1,132; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (84.6% against Stanwest Combined School's 85.7%).
  • Khula Sakhile Secondary School is a similar size to Stanwest Combined School, with 1,365 learners against 1,132; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Stanwest Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.8% against Stanwest Combined School's 85.7%.
  • Jandrell Secondary School is a similar size to Stanwest Combined School, with 1,361 learners against 1,132; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Stanwest Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.9% against Stanwest Combined School's 85.7%.
  • Nyandeni Primary School is a similar size to Stanwest Combined School, with 1,277 learners against 1,132; is a public primary school, a different phase than Stanwest Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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
1 Jan De Lange Street, Stanwest, Standerton, 2430
Postal
Po Box 484 Stanwest Standerton 2430
Telephone
017 712 3171
EMIS number
800022418

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Stanwest 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 Stanwest Combined School directly, on 017 712 3171, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Stanwest 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 Stanwest Combined School the best school in Standerton?
On the numbers that are published, Stanwest Combined School's matric pass rate of 85.7% is lower than JANDRELL SECONDARY SCHOOL's 92.9%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Standerton besides Stanwest Combined School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Standerton, including Isifisosethu Primary School.
How big are the classes at Stanwest Combined School?
Stanwest Combined School reported 1,132 learners and 40 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Stanwest Combined School?
Yes, Stanwest 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 Stanwest Combined School's matric results like?
Stanwest Combined School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 85.7%, in 2025. That's down from 89.3% in 2023.
Is Stanwest Combined School a public or private school?
Stanwest Combined School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Stanwest Combined School?
You can call 017 712 3171. It is located at 1 Jan De Lange Street, Stanwest, Standerton, 2430.
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