Strydenburg Gekombineerde Skool Combined School
📍 Strydenburg, Northern Cape
Learners
845
Educators
27
Learners (2025)
550
Educators (2025)
21
Learner : Educator
26.2:1
2025 NSC Pass Rate
98.2%
About this school
Overview
Colesberg Gekombineerde Skool is a public combined school (Grades R–12) located in Colesberg, Northern Cape, South Africa. It currently enrols 550 learners and is staffed by 21 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 26:1), and is officially classified as a no-fee school under Q4. It falls within the Pixley Ka Seme (Pxl) education district and achieved an excellent 2025 NSC matric pass rate of 98.2% (56 of 57 candidates).
National Senior Certificate
Colesberg Gekombineerde Skool Combined School Matric Performance
Since 2023, Colesberg Gekombineerde Skool has remained fairly steady, moving from a 96.1% pass rate to 98.2% in 2025, the most recent year, 57 learners sat the exam.
| Year | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 57 | 56 | 98.2% |
| 2024 | 43 | 42 | 97.7% |
| 2023 | 51 | 49 | 96.1% |
Source: 2025 NSC School Performance Report (DBE). Centre: H/skool Colesberg (2023302).
2025 NSC subjects
Subject pass rates
Colesberg Gekombineerde Skool offered 6 subjects at NSC level in 2025, achieving an overall subject pass rate of 94.5%. Mathematics performed strongest at 100.0%, while Business Studies was the weakest at 83.6%. 4 subjects recorded a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | 2025 pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 3 | 3 |
100.0%
|
| Mathematical Literacy | 54 | 53 |
98.1%
|
| Physical Sciences | 2 | 2 |
100.0%
|
| Life Sciences | 10 | 10 |
100.0%
|
| English (FAL) | 57 | 57 |
100.0%
|
| Business Studies | 55 | 46 |
83.6%
|
Mathematics
100.0%
3 wrote · 3 achieved
Mathematical Literacy
98.1%
54 wrote · 53 achieved
Physical Sciences
100.0%
2 wrote · 2 achieved
Life Sciences
100.0%
10 wrote · 10 achieved
English (FAL)
100.0%
57 wrote · 57 achieved
Business Studies
83.6%
55 wrote · 46 achieved
How it compares
Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 26 other combined schools in Pixley Ka Seme (Pxl).
2025 NSC pass rate vs. area average
98.2%
Colesberg Gekombineerde Skool Combined School
89.2%
Area average
Colesberg Gekombineerde Skool Combined School
Area average
Colesberg Gekombineerde Skool Combined School's 2025 pass rate is 9.0 percentage points above the average for comparable schools in the area.
Learner:educator ratio (lower is more staffed)
26.2:1
vs 23.7:1 area average
Ranks 12th of 26
Fees & funding
School fees
Status
No-Fee School
Indicative 2027 fee
R0 per year (no-fee school)
Colesberg Gekombineerde Skool charges no tuition fees. Plan instead for uniforms, stationery and learner transport.
Public combined school (Grades R–12); fees regulated by the SA Schools Act.
Fee questions
How much are school fees at Colesberg Gekombineerde Skool for 2027?
Tuition at Colesberg Gekombineerde Skool for the 2027 academic year is R0; the school is officially classified as no-fee (Q4) by the Department of Basic Education in the Pixley Ka Seme (Pxl) district. Parents may still need to cover uniform and stationery costs; phone 051 753 0724 for specifics.
Is Colesberg Gekombineerde Skool a no-fee school?
Yes, Colesberg Gekombineerde Skool is officially a no-fee school (Q4), recognised as such by the Department of Basic Education in the Pixley Ka Seme (Pxl) district. No tuition is charged to any of its 550 learners.
What is the quintile of Colesberg Gekombineerde Skool and what does it mean for fees?
As a Quintile 4 combined school (Grades R–12) in Colesberg, Northern Cape, Colesberg Gekombineerde Skool receives a partial state subsidy and supplements its budget with fees set annually by the School Governing Body.
Admissions
How to apply
Applications to Colesberg Gekombineerde Skool for Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8 are submitted directly at the Colesberg Gekombineerde Skool school office in the Pixley Ka Seme (Pxl) education district. Below is the step-by-step process specific to Northern Cape.
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Confirm availability with Colesberg Gekombineerde Skool
Call 051 753 0724 to confirm whether Colesberg Gekombineerde Skool has open places for the year you're applying.
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Start the application
Collect the official application form from Loch Street Colesberg, 9795 or download it from the Northern Cape Department of Education website.
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Submit your documents
Submit the completed form and certified copies of all supporting documents to Colesberg Gekombineerde Skool during the school's published admission window.
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4
Pay any required deposits or fees
Colesberg Gekombineerde Skool is a no-fee school (Q4), so no tuition is payable. Budget for uniforms and stationery.
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5
Confirm placement and enrol
Wait for confirmation from Colesberg Gekombineerde Skool. If declined, you may appeal at the Pixley Ka Seme (Pxl) district office under the Northern Cape Department of Education.
Documents typically required
- Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID
- Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens)
- Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months)
- Latest school report
- Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1)
- Most recent end-of-year report from the previous school
- Transfer letter from the previous school (for Grade 8+ transfers)
Admissions questions
How do I apply to Colesberg Gekombineerde Skool for the next school year?
To apply to Colesberg Gekombineerde Skool for the next academic year, collect and submit the application form directly at Colesberg Gekombineerde Skool. Northern Cape applications are made directly at the school office. For confirmation of available places, contact Colesberg Gekombineerde Skool via phone 051 753 0724.
What documents do I need to apply at Colesberg Gekombineerde Skool?
Colesberg Gekombineerde Skool requires the following documents for admission: • Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID • Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens) • Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months) • Latest school report • Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1) Contact Colesberg Gekombineerde Skool (phone 051 753 0724) for any school-specific requirements.
Get in touch
Contact & location
Administrative reference details
NatEMIS number
300023302
Circuit
Unknown
Ward
99.0
Local municipality
Umsombomvu Local Municipality
District municipality
Pixley Ka Seme District Municipality
Section 21 status
YES
Exam centre
No
Status
Open
Nearby
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Victoria-Wes Gekombineerde Skool Combined School
📍 Victoria-Wes, Northern Cape
Learners
555
Educators
24