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Lehlaka Combined School

CombinedPublicNSC Exams EMIS: 800010058

Ermelo, Nkangala, Mpumalanga

585
Learners
25:1
Learners per educator
Q5
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Lehlaka Combined School?

Lehlaka Combined School is a public combined school in Ermelo, within the Nkangala education district of the Mpumalanga. EMIS records it as a medium-sized school with 585 enrolled learners and 23 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 25:1. 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 Lehlaka 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 69% of similar schools

(Q5 Combined schools in Mpumalanga)

NSC Matric Results

2023
55.1%
38/69 passed
2024
72.9%
51/70 passed
2025
90.9%
40/44 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
202355.1%
202472.9%
202590.9%
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: 90.9% This school

90.9% pass rate in 2025 — 3 Q5 schools in Mpumalanga scored lower, 8 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 School (this school)90.9%
Pine Ridge Combined School93.3%
Eastdene Combined School95.0%
Valencia Combined School96.6%
Carolina Akademiese Skool97.8%
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

Lehlaka Drive, Rietspruit, Suburb, 2231
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Distance to Major Centres

Straight-line distance (actual driving may differ)

Emalahleni32.5 km
Secunda39.6 km
Middelburg50.4 km
Standerton86.8 km
Ermelo88.3 km
Barberton190 km

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What other schools are near Lehlaka Combined School?

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

Amandla Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ2
152 learners 5 educators 30:1

Fewer learners per educator than 66% of similar schools

Witbank · 6.9km away
Kwanala Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ2
878 learners 22 educators 40:1

Fewer learners per educator than 10% of similar schools

Kriel · 9.6km away
Sibongamandla Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ5
1,651 learners 49 educators 34:1

Fewer learners per educator than 13% of similar schools

Kriel · 10.7km away
Bonginhlanhla Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
1,298 learners 31 educators 42:1

Fewer learners per educator than 4% of similar schools

Kriel · 11.3km away
Laerskool Onverwacht
PrimaryPublicQ5
735 learners 33 educators 22:1

Fewer learners per educator than 67% of similar schools

Kriel · 11.7km 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 Lehlaka Combined School.

Gekombineerde Skool Ogies
CombinedPublicQ5
1,067 learners 39 educators 27:1

Fewer learners per educator than 56% of similar schools

Ogies
Mapule Sindane School
CombinedPublicQ5
574 learners 17 educators 34:1

Fewer learners per educator than 31% of similar schools

Witbank
Pine Ridge Combined School
CombinedPublicQ5
1,862 learners 50 educators 37:1

Fewer learners per educator than 6% of similar schools

Emalahleni

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.