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Swartklip Combined School

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

Swartklip Combined School is a public combined school based in Delmas. Its last matric group achieved a 79.5% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Swartklip Combined School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Delmas, Swartklip Combined School operates as a public combined school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

1,380
Learners
40
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Swartklip Combined School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. 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 Swartklip Combined School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Swartklip Combined School entered 122 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 79.5% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023824453.7%
20241118576.6%
20251229779.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Swartklip Combined School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Economics led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics634368.3%
Mathematical Literacy483368.8%
Physical Sciences634774.6%
Life Sciences1119182.0%
Accounting171694.1%
Economics77100.0%
Geography877080.5%
English First Additional Language111111100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nkangala district

5 other schools in Nkangala district, for comparison against Swartklip Combined School.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School is a similar size to Swartklip Combined School, with 1,928 learners against 1,380; is a public primary school, a different phase than Swartklip Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Swartklip Combined School, at 1,908 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Swartklip Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.6% against Swartklip Combined School's 79.5%.
  • Makause Combined School is a similar size to Swartklip Combined School, with 1,875 learners against 1,380; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Swartklip Combined School's 79.5%.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School is a similar size to Swartklip Combined School, with 1,862 learners against 1,380; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Swartklip Combined School's 79.5%.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Swartklip Combined School, at 1,857 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Swartklip Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Delmas

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

  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Swartklip Combined School, at 1,908 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Swartklip Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.6% against Swartklip Combined School's 79.5%.
  • Botleng Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Swartklip Combined School, at 1,766 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Swartklip Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 83.2% against Swartklip Combined School's 79.5%.
  • Phaphamani Secondary School is a similar size to Swartklip Combined School, with 1,700 learners against 1,380; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Swartklip Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 82.2% against Swartklip Combined School's 79.5%.
  • Mdumiseni Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Swartklip Combined School, at 1,607 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Swartklip Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Vezimfundo Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Swartklip Combined School, at 1,420 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Swartklip Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
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
Witklip Farm, Schoeman Farm, Delmas, 2210
Postal
Po Box 33 Delmas Delmas 2210
Telephone
013 665 5978
EMIS number
800022616

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Swartklip 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 Swartklip Combined School directly, on 013 665 5978, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Swartklip 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 Swartklip Combined School the best school in Delmas?
On the numbers that are published, Swartklip Combined School's matric pass rate of 79.5% is lower than MAFA MAX MOTLOUNG SECONDARY SCHOOL's 97.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Delmas besides Swartklip Combined School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Delmas, including Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Swartklip Combined School?
Swartklip Combined School reported 1,380 learners and 40 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Swartklip Combined School?
Yes, Swartklip 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 Swartklip Combined School's matric results like?
Swartklip Combined School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 79.5%, in 2025. That's up from 53.7% in 2023.
Is Swartklip Combined School a public or private school?
Swartklip Combined School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Swartklip Combined School?
You can call 013 665 5978. It is located at Witklip Farm, Schoeman Farm, Delmas, 2210.
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