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Steve Tshwete Boarding School

Public combined school · Mpumalanga · Nkangala district (Unknown circuit)

In 99, Steve Tshwete Boarding School operates as a public combined school. Its last matric group achieved a 87.5% pass rate.

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

Steve Tshwete Boarding School is a public combined school serving families in and around 99.

901
Learners
30
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging school, Steve Tshwete Boarding 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 Steve Tshwete Boarding School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 40 matric candidates from Steve Tshwete Boarding School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 87.5% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023272592.6%
2024413687.8%
2025403587.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Steve Tshwete Boarding School reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics221672.7%
Mathematical Literacy1919100.0%
Physical Sciences211571.4%
Life Sciences211990.5%
Agricultural Sciences212095.2%
Accounting201995.0%
Economics2020100.0%
English First Additional Language4141100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nkangala district

Here is how Steve Tshwete Boarding School compares with 5 other schools listed under Nkangala district.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Steve Tshwete Boarding School, 1,928 compared with 901; is a public primary school, a different phase than Steve Tshwete Boarding School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,908 learners against Steve Tshwete Boarding School's 901; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Steve Tshwete Boarding School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.6% against Steve Tshwete Boarding School's 87.5%.
  • Makause Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Steve Tshwete Boarding School, 1,875 compared with 901; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Steve Tshwete Boarding School's 87.5%.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Steve Tshwete Boarding School, 1,862 compared with 901; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Steve Tshwete Boarding School's 87.5%.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,857 learners against Steve Tshwete Boarding School's 901; is a public primary school, a different phase than Steve Tshwete Boarding School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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
Plot 27 Elandslaagte, , Middelburg, 1055
Postal
Po Box 22623 Middelburg 1050
Telephone
99
EMIS number
800035677

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Steve Tshwete Boarding 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 Steve Tshwete Boarding School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Steve Tshwete Boarding 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 Steve Tshwete Boarding School the best school in Nkangala?
On the numbers that are published, Steve Tshwete Boarding School's matric pass rate of 87.5% is lower than MAKAUSE COMBINED SCHOOL's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Nkangala besides Steve Tshwete Boarding School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Nkangala.
How big are the classes at Steve Tshwete Boarding School?
Steve Tshwete Boarding School reported 901 learners and 30 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Steve Tshwete Boarding School?
Yes, Steve Tshwete Boarding 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 Steve Tshwete Boarding School's matric results like?
Steve Tshwete Boarding School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 87.5%, in 2025. That's down from 92.6% in 2023.
Is Steve Tshwete Boarding School a public or private school?
Steve Tshwete Boarding School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Steve Tshwete Boarding School?
You can call 99. It is located at Plot 27 Elandslaagte, , Middelburg, 1055.