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Driekoppies Combined School

CombinedPublicNSC Exams EMIS: 800002824

Shongwe Mission, Ehlanzeni, Mpumalanga

1,305
Learners
32:1
Learners per educator
Q2
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Driekoppies Combined School?

Driekoppies Combined School is a public combined school in Shongwe Mission, within the Ehlanzeni education district of the Mpumalanga. EMIS records it as a large school with 1,305 enrolled learners and 41 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1. It is classified as Quintile 2 — a government classification based on the surrounding community's socioeconomic profile, not a measure of school quality. Matric candidates write the National Senior Certificate (NSC) administered by the Department of Basic Education.

Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.

What You Should Know

Large school

This school has 1,305 enrolled learners.

Combined school

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

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Driekoppies Combined School?

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 63% of similar schools

(Q2 Combined schools in Mpumalanga)

NSC Matric Results

2023
88.4%
130/147 passed
2024
87.3%
206/236 passed
2025
82.2%
125/152 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
202388.4%
202487.3%
202582.2%
Pass rate distribution — Q2 schools in Mpumalanga (2025)70% 75% 80% 85% 90% 95% 100% Typical similar school: 92% Swartklip Combined School: 79.5%Kemp Siding Combined School: 79.7%Driekoppies Combined School: 82.2%Tshepeha Combined School: 83.1%Morelig Combined School: 83.9%Mkhulu Combined School: 84.3%Maqhawuzela Combined School: 87.9%Mgubho Combined School: 91.0%The Gem Combined School: 92.1%Camden Combined School: 93.1%Kwandebele Science Combined School: 96.9%Mbombo Primary School: 97.6%Warburton Combined School: 98.6%Hazyview Comprehensive School: 99.3%Makause Combined School: 100.0%Sele Secondary School: 100.0%This school: 82.2% This school

82.2% pass rate in 2025 — 2 Q2 schools in Mpumalanga scored lower, 13 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 Q2 schools in Mpumalanga in 2025
SchoolPass rate
Swartklip Combined School79.5%
Kemp Siding Combined School79.7%
Driekoppies Combined School (this school)82.2%
Tshepeha Combined School83.1%
Morelig Combined School83.9%
Mkhulu Combined School84.3%
Maqhawuzela Combined School87.9%
Mgubho Combined School91.0%
The Gem Combined School92.1%
Camden Combined School93.1%
Kwandebele Science Combined School96.9%
Mbombo Primary School97.6%
Warburton Combined School98.6%
Hazyview Comprehensive School99.3%
Makause Combined School100.0%
Sele Secondary School100.0%

Source: DBE NSC School Performance Report 2025. Methodology

Contact

Stand No 756, , Driekoppies, 1331
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Distance to Major Centres

Straight-line distance (actual driving may differ)

Barberton51.3 km
Mbombela63.4 km
Ermelo182.8 km
Middelburg209.8 km
Emalahleni233.3 km
Secunda255.5 km

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What other schools are near Driekoppies Combined School?

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

Magubha Combined School
CombinedPublicQ2
622 learners 21 educators 30:1

Fewer learners per educator than 70% of similar schools

Shongwe Mission · 0.2km away
Sifundzekhaya Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ2
597 learners 19 educators 31:1

Fewer learners per educator than 63% of similar schools

Shongwe Mission · 1.3km away
Phakamani Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
950 learners 27 educators 35:1

Fewer learners per educator than 42% of similar schools

Shongwe Mission · 2km away
Bukhosibetfu Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ1
1,004 learners 29 educators 35:1

Fewer learners per educator than 32% of similar schools

Shongwe Mission · 2.2km away
Shongwe Boarding School
CombinedPublicQ1
887 learners 30 educators 30:1

Fewer learners per educator than 69% of similar schools

Imbongozi · 2.4km away

Schools serving similar communities

Other combined schools in Mpumalanga with Quintile 2.

Peer group defined as same quintile + phase + province. These schools face similar resource constraints to Driekoppies Combined School.

Magubha Combined School
CombinedPublicQ2
622 learners 21 educators 30:1

Fewer learners per educator than 70% of similar schools

Shongwe Mission
Fakazi Primary School
CombinedPublicQ2
339 learners 13 educators 26:1

Fewer learners per educator than 88% of similar schools

Shongwe Mission
Buyani Primary School
CombinedPublicQ2
554 learners 19 educators 29:1

Fewer learners per educator than 72% of similar schools

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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.