Pine Ridge Combined School
Witbank, Mpumalanga · Nkangala
About Pine Ridge Combined School
Pine Ridge Combined School provides combined school education as a public school in Witbank, Mpumalanga. The school is administered under the Nkangala education district. In 2025, the school reported 1862 learners and 50 educators, resulting in a ratio of 37:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Pine Ridge Combined School is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Pine Ridge Combined School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Pine Ridge Combined School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Pine Ridge Combined School reported a total enrollment of 1,862 learners with a teaching staff of 50 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 37:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Pine Ridge Combined School is situated in Witbank (Emalahleni), within the Mpumalanga province. The school falls under the Nkangala education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Nkangala District Municipality, under the Emalahleni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: 28 Carnation Street, Pine Ridge, Emalahleni, 1035. For postal correspondence, use: 28 Carnation Avenue 1 Pine Ridge Emalahleni 1035.
Curriculum & Academics
Pine Ridge Combined School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by government and the school buildings are owned by not specified.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Pine Ridge Combined School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
28 Carnation Street, Pine Ridge, Emalahleni, 1035
Witbank, Mpumalanga
Postal
28 Carnation Avenue 1 Pine Ridge Emalahleni 1035
Phone
+27 79 205 5832Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800018564
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.