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Kwandebele Science Combined School

CombinedPublicNSC Exams Dinaledi Schools EMIS: 800008771

A government-designated Dinaledi school with a focus on mathematics and physical science.

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Siyabuswa, Nkangala, Mpumalanga

1,159
Learners
26:1
Learners per educator
Q2
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Kwandebele Science Combined School?

Kwandebele Science Combined School is a public combined school in Siyabuswa, within the Nkangala education district of the Mpumalanga. EMIS records it as a large school with 1,159 enrolled learners and 44 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 26:1. 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

Combined school

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

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Kwandebele Science 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 86% of similar schools

(Q2 Combined schools in Mpumalanga)

NSC Matric Results

2023
81.6%
115/141 passed
2024
98.4%
125/127 passed
2025
96.9%
155/160 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
202381.6%
202498.4%
202596.9%
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: 96.9% This school

96.9% pass rate in 2025 — 10 Q2 schools in Mpumalanga scored lower, 5 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 School82.2%
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 School (this school)96.9%
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

Training Centre Road, Next to Ndebele College, Siyabuswa, 472
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Distance to Major Centres

Straight-line distance (actual driving may differ)

Middelburg81.4 km
Emalahleni83.8 km
Secunda154.3 km
Ermelo180.4 km
Mbombela194.2 km
Standerton201.9 km

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Location

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What other schools are near Kwandebele Science Combined School?

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

Mareleng Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ2
1,151 learners 39 educators 30:1

Fewer learners per educator than 71% of similar schools

Siyabuswa · 0.3km away
Ikageng Secondary School
IntermediatePublicQ2
290 learners 10 educators 29:1

Fewer learners per educator than 43% of similar schools

Siyabuswa · 0.7km away
Kabenziwa Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
1,416 learners 41 educators 35:1

Fewer learners per educator than 20% of similar schools

Siyabuswa · 1.5km away
Siyabuswa Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
476 learners 15 educators 32:1

Fewer learners per educator than 29% of similar schools

Siyabuswa · 2km away
Buhlebuzile Primary School
IntermediatePublicQ5
357 learners 19 educators 19:1
Too few similar schools for a reliable comparison
Siyabuswa · 2.1km 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 Kwandebele Science Combined School.

Molapalama Secondary School
CombinedPublicQ2
395 learners 11 educators 36:1

Fewer learners per educator than 23% of similar schools

Sleutelfontein
Moniwa Primary School
CombinedPublicQ2
266 learners 8 educators 33:1

Fewer learners per educator than 49% of similar schools

Empumalanga
Thandanani Primary School
CombinedPublicQ2
155 learners 7 educators 22:1

Fewer learners per educator than 100% of similar schools

Kwaggafontein

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.