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Nelspruit Private College

SecondaryIndependentNSC Exams EMIS: 800030064

Mbombela, Ehlanzeni, Mpumalanga

202
Learners
14:1
Learners per educator
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Nelspruit Private College?

Nelspruit Private College is an independent secondary school in Mbombela, within the Ehlanzeni education district of the Mpumalanga. EMIS records it as a small-to-medium school with 202 enrolled learners and 14 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 14:1. Matric candidates write the National Senior Certificate (NSC) administered by the Department of Basic Education.

Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.

What You Should Know

Independent school

Privately-run with its own fee structure, curriculum flexibility, and admission policies. Registered with the Department of Education.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Nelspruit Private College?

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 56% of similar schools

(Independent Secondary schools in Mpumalanga)

NSC Matric Results

2023
88.1%
59/67 passed
2024
96.1%
73/76 passed
2025
94.9%
74/78 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
202388.1%
202496.1%
202594.9%
Pass rate distribution — UNKNOWN schools in Mpumalanga (2025)65% 70% 75% 80% 85% 90% 95% 100% Typical similar school: 96% Mathews Phosa College: 70.0%Mkhuhlu High School: 77.8%Monaredira Private School: 82.0%Portia Shabangu Secondary School: 82.1%St George Comprehensive School: 93.7%Acornhoek Academy School: 94.0%Nelspruit Private College: 94.9%Acek Academy Secondary School: 95.3%Edgeview Academy School: 97.1%Hoedspruit Independent College: 97.2%Hazyview Private College: 97.5%Royal High School: 98.3%Langa Secondary School: 100.0%The Oasis College: 100.0%Umlalati Learning Centre: 100.0%Netherland Park Secondary School: 100.0%This school: 94.9% This school

94.9% pass rate in 2025 — 6 UNKNOWN schools in Mpumalanga scored lower, 9 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 UNKNOWN schools in Mpumalanga in 2025
SchoolPass rate
Mathews Phosa College70.0%
Mkhuhlu High School77.8%
Monaredira Private School82.0%
Portia Shabangu Secondary School82.1%
St George Comprehensive School93.7%
Acornhoek Academy School94.0%
Nelspruit Private College (this school)94.9%
Acek Academy Secondary School95.3%
Edgeview Academy School97.1%
Hoedspruit Independent College97.2%
Hazyview Private College97.5%
Royal High School98.3%
Langa Secondary School100.0%
The Oasis College100.0%
Umlalati Learning Centre100.0%
Netherland Park Secondary School100.0%

Source: DBE NSC School Performance Report 2025. Methodology

Contact

16 Drysdale, Nelspruit, Nelspruit, 1200
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Distance to Major Centres

Straight-line distance (actual driving may differ)

Mbombela1.7 km
Barberton34.4 km
Ermelo154 km
Middelburg156.1 km
Emalahleni180.8 km
Secunda215.1 km

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What other schools are near Nelspruit Private College?

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

Edgeview Academy School
SecondaryIndependent
478 learners 16 educators 30:1

Fewer learners per educator than 6% of similar schools

Mbombela · 0.3km away
Laerskool Bergland
PrimaryPublicQ5
1,137 learners 54 educators 21:1

Fewer learners per educator than 75% of similar schools

Mbombela · 0.9km away
Laerskool Nelspruit
PrimaryPublicQ5
1,146 learners 63 educators 18:1

Fewer learners per educator than 85% of similar schools

Mbombela · 1.1km away
Calvary Christian School
CombinedIndependent
31 learners 5 educators 6:1

Fewer learners per educator than 90% of similar schools

Mbombela · 1.4km away
Hoërskool Nelspruit
SecondaryPublicQ5
1,420 learners 76 educators 19:1

Fewer learners per educator than 73% of similar schools

Mbombela · 1.4km away

Schools serving similar communities

Other secondary schools in Mpumalanga (independent).

Peer group defined as same quintile + phase + province. These schools face similar resource constraints to Nelspruit Private College.

Edgeview Academy School
SecondaryIndependent
478 learners 16 educators 30:1

Fewer learners per educator than 6% of similar schools

Mbombela
Cefups Academy
SecondaryIndependent
136 learners 5 educators 27:1

Fewer learners per educator than 17% of similar schools

Mbombela
Acek Academy Secondary School
SecondaryIndependent
184 learners 12 educators 15:1

Fewer learners per educator than 50% of similar schools

White River

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.