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Umfudlana Combined School

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

In Davel, Umfudlana Combined School operates as a public combined school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 80%.

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

Umfudlana Combined School is a public combined school serving families in and around Davel. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

324
Learners
13
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q1 school, Umfudlana 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 Umfudlana Combined School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 10 matric candidates from Umfudlana Combined School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 80% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023161168.8%
2024141392.9%
202510880.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Umfudlana Combined School reported results in 6 of these subjects. Agricultural Sciences led the field at 92.9%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics5120.0%
Mathematical Literacy9888.9%
Agricultural Sciences141392.9%
Business Studies141392.9%
Geography141285.7%
English First Additional Language141392.9%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

5 other schools in Gert Sibande district, for comparison against Umfudlana Combined School.

  • Shapeve Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Umfudlana Combined School, 2,881 compared with 324; is a public primary school, a different phase than Umfudlana Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Umfudlana Combined School, 2,246 compared with 324; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Umfudlana Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.4% against Umfudlana Combined School's 80%.
  • New Ermelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,165 learners against Umfudlana Combined School's 324; is a public primary school, a different phase than Umfudlana Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Umfudlana Combined School, 2,143 compared with 324; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Umfudlana Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Umfudlana Combined School's 80%.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Umfudlana Combined School's 324; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Umfudlana Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 83.9% against Umfudlana Combined School's 80%.

Davel

Zooming into Davel, here are 3 other schools to compare against Umfudlana Combined School.

  • Davel Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 867 learners against Umfudlana Combined School's 324; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.5% against Umfudlana Combined School's 80%.
  • Kwadela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 645 learners against Umfudlana Combined School's 324; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Umfudlana Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Primary School Davel teaches considerably more learners than Umfudlana Combined School, 500 compared with 324; is a public primary school, a different phase than Umfudlana Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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
Witbank Farm, Davel, Davel, 2320
Postal
Po Box 8 Davel Davel 2320
Telephone
013 293 8131
EMIS number
800024265

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Umfudlana 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 Umfudlana Combined School directly, on 013 293 8131, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Umfudlana 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 Umfudlana Combined School the best school in Davel?
On the numbers that are published, Umfudlana Combined School's matric pass rate of 80% is lower than DAVEL COMBINED SCHOOL's 98.5%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Davel besides Umfudlana Combined School?
Schoolhive lists at least 3 other schools in and around Davel, including Davel Combined School.
How big are the classes at Umfudlana Combined School?
Umfudlana Combined School reported 324 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Umfudlana Combined School?
Yes, Umfudlana 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 Umfudlana Combined School's matric results like?
Umfudlana Combined School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 80%, in 2025. That's up from 68.8% in 2023.
Is Umfudlana Combined School a public or private school?
Umfudlana Combined School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Umfudlana Combined School?
You can call 013 293 8131. It is located at Witbank Farm, Davel, Davel, 2320.
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