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Carolina Akademiese Skool

CombinedPublicNSC Exams EMIS: 800004481

Carolina, Gert Sibande, Mpumalanga

524
Learners
15:1
Learners per educator
Q5
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Carolina Akademiese Skool?

Carolina Akademiese Skool is a public combined school in Carolina, within the Gert Sibande education district of the Mpumalanga. EMIS records it as a medium-sized school with 524 enrolled learners and 35 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 15:1. It is classified as Quintile 5 — a government classification based on the surrounding community's socioeconomic profile, not a measure of school quality. Fees are set by the School Governing Body, and families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption. Matric candidates write the National Senior Certificate (NSC) administered by the Department of Basic Education.

Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.

What You Should Know

Fee-charging school

As a Quintile 5 public school, fees are set by the School Governing Body. Families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption.

Combined school

Classified as a combined school in EMIS, covering both primary and secondary phases.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Carolina Akademiese Skool?

How many learners there are per educator, compared to schools in the same quintile and phase. The educator count includes teachers, heads of department, and principals — so real class sizes are usually larger than this number suggests.

Fewer learners per educator than 88% of similar schools

(Q5 Combined schools in Mpumalanga)

NSC Matric Results

2023
94.7%
36/38 passed
2024
100.0%
39/39 passed
2025
97.8%
45/46 passed

Each year reflects a different cohort. Year-on-year change does not necessarily indicate improvement or decline.

Pass rate by year (NSC)
YearPass rate
202394.7%
2024100.0%
202597.8%
Pass rate distribution — Q5 schools in Mpumalanga (2025)55% 60% 65% 70% 75% 80% 85% 90% 95% 100% Typical similar school: 96% Ubuhlebethu Secondary School: 62.7%Stanwest Combined School: 85.7%Carolina Combined School: 86.6%Lehlaka Combined School: 90.9%Pine Ridge Combined School: 93.3%Eastdene Combined School: 95.0%Valencia Combined School: 96.6%Carolina Akademiese Skool: 97.8%Komatipoort Akademie: 100.0%Ermelo Indian Combined School: 100.0%Morgenzon Landbou Akademie: 100.0%Gekombineerde Skool Ogies: 100.0%This school: 97.8% This school

97.8% pass rate in 2025 — 7 Q5 schools in Mpumalanga scored lower, 4 scored higher.

Each dot is one school. The dashed amber line shows where the typical similar school sits — half score above, half below. Pass rates each year reflect a different group of students.

Pass rate distribution for Q5 schools in Mpumalanga in 2025
SchoolPass rate
Ubuhlebethu Secondary School62.7%
Stanwest Combined School85.7%
Carolina Combined School86.6%
Lehlaka Combined School90.9%
Pine Ridge Combined School93.3%
Eastdene Combined School95.0%
Valencia Combined School96.6%
Carolina Akademiese Skool (this school)97.8%
Komatipoort Akademie100.0%
Ermelo Indian Combined School100.0%
Morgenzon Landbou Akademie100.0%
Gekombineerde Skool Ogies100.0%

Source: DBE NSC School Performance Report 2025. Methodology

Contact

H/V Voortrekker En Visagiestraat, , Carolina, 1185
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Distance to Major Centres

Straight-line distance (actual driving may differ)

Ermelo53.9 km
Middelburg72.3 km
Emalahleni90.2 km
Barberton99.1 km
Secunda106.8 km
Mbombela107.9 km

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Location

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What other schools are near Carolina Akademiese Skool?

Other schools within a few kilometres. Proximity does not imply similarity — these schools may serve different phases, quintiles, or communities.

C V O Skool Carolina
CombinedIndependent
16 learners 3 educators 5:1

Fewer learners per educator than 96% of similar schools

Carolina · 0.5km away
Carolina Combined School
CombinedPublicQ5
1,068 learners 33 educators 32:1

Fewer learners per educator than 38% of similar schools

Carolina · 0.8km away
Violet Jiyane Junior Secondary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
1,005 learners 27 educators 37:1

Fewer learners per educator than 31% of similar schools

Carolina · 1.5km away
Sobhuza Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
978 learners 28 educators 35:1

Fewer learners per educator than 18% of similar schools

Carolina · 2.2km away
Zinikeleni Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ4
1,004 learners 42 educators 24:1

Fewer learners per educator than 93% of similar schools

Carolina · 2.8km away

Schools serving similar communities

Other combined schools in Mpumalanga with Quintile 5.

Peer group defined as same quintile + phase + province. These schools face similar resource constraints to Carolina Akademiese Skool.

Carolina Combined School
CombinedPublicQ5
1,068 learners 33 educators 32:1

Fewer learners per educator than 38% of similar schools

Carolina
Ermelo Indian Combined School
CombinedPublicQ5
504 learners 24 educators 21:1

Fewer learners per educator than 75% of similar schools

Ermelo
Vukanini Primary School
CombinedPublicQ5
859 learners 23 educators 37:1

Fewer learners per educator than 0% of similar schools

Bethal

Frequently Asked Questions

School data: DBE EMIS Q3 2025. Matric results: NSC School Performance Report 2025. Infrastructure: NEIMS/EFMS 2021 (historical). Peer comparisons are based on schools within the same quintile, phase, and province. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators — actual class sizes may differ. Learn about our methodology

Some data fields may not be available for all schools. Missing data is shown as '—' or 'Not available'. Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.