Strydenburg Gekombineerde Skool Combined School
📍 Strydenburg, Northern Cape
Learners
845
Educators
27
Learners (2025)
426
Educators (2025)
22
Learner : Educator
19.4:1
2025 NSC Pass Rate
100.0%
About this school
Overview
Prieska Gekombineerde Skool is a public combined school (Grades R–12) located in Prieska, Northern Cape, South Africa. It currently enrols 426 learners and is staffed by 22 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 19:1), operating as a fee-charging school (Q5). It falls within the Pixley Ka Seme (Pxl) education district and achieved an excellent 2025 NSC matric pass rate of 100.0% (32 of 32 candidates).
National Senior Certificate
Prieska Gekombineerde Skool Combined School Matric Performance
Prieska Gekombineerde Skool's NSC pass rate has remained fairly steady over the past 3 years, from 100.0% in 2023 to 100.0% in 2025 (32 candidates writing in 2025).
| Year | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32 | 32 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 28 | 27 | 96.4% |
| 2023 | 16 | 16 | 100.0% |
Source: 2025 NSC School Performance Report (DBE). Centre: H/skool Prieska (2022302).
2025 NSC subjects
Subject pass rates
Prieska Gekombineerde Skool offered 9 subjects at NSC level in 2025, achieving an overall subject pass rate of 91.7%. Mathematical Literacy performed strongest at 100.0%, while Mathematics was the weakest at 42.9%. 5 subjects recorded a 100% pass rate. 1 subject fell below a 60% pass rate (Mathematics).
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | 2025 pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 7 | 3 |
42.9%
|
| Mathematical Literacy | 25 | 25 |
100.0%
|
| Physical Sciences | 2 | 2 |
100.0%
|
| Life Sciences | 8 | 7 |
87.5%
|
| English (FAL) | 32 | 32 |
100.0%
|
| Accounting | 2 | 2 |
100.0%
|
| Business Studies | 17 | 14 |
82.4%
|
| Geography | 13 | 12 |
92.3%
|
| Agricultural Sciences | 3 | 3 |
100.0%
|
Mathematics
42.9%
7 wrote · 3 achieved
Mathematical Literacy
100.0%
25 wrote · 25 achieved
Physical Sciences
100.0%
2 wrote · 2 achieved
Life Sciences
87.5%
8 wrote · 7 achieved
English (FAL)
100.0%
32 wrote · 32 achieved
Accounting
100.0%
2 wrote · 2 achieved
Business Studies
82.4%
17 wrote · 14 achieved
Geography
92.3%
13 wrote · 12 achieved
Agricultural Sciences
100.0%
3 wrote · 3 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
100.0%
Prieska Gekombineerde Skool Combined School
89.1%
Area average
Prieska Gekombineerde Skool Combined School
Area average
Prieska Gekombineerde Skool Combined School's 2025 pass rate is 10.9 percentage points above the average for comparable schools in the area.
Learner:educator ratio (lower is more staffed)
19.4:1
vs 24.0:1 area average
Ranks 8th of 26
Fees & funding
School fees
Status
Fee Charging
Indicative 2027 fee
R8,000 – R45,000+ per year (typical range)
Q5 fees vary widely. Confirm Prieska Gekombineerde Skool's 2027 fee schedule directly with the school office.
Public combined school (Grades R–12); fees regulated by the SA Schools Act.
Fee questions
How much are school fees at Prieska Gekombineerde Skool for 2027?
Prieska Gekombineerde Skool is a fee-charging public school in the Pixley Ka Seme (Pxl) district. Indicative 2027 fees: R8,000 – R45,000+ per year (typical range). Exact fees are confirmed by the School Governing Body before the school year begins. To get the official 2027 fee schedule, phone 053 353 1549.
Is Prieska Gekombineerde Skool a no-fee school?
Prieska Gekombineerde Skool does charge school fees as a Q5 school. The amount is reviewed and approved annually by the School Governing Body.
What is the quintile of Prieska Gekombineerde Skool and what does it mean for fees?
Prieska Gekombineerde Skool is a Quintile 5 school (the top funding band), typically associated with the highest fees among public schools. Located in Prieska, Northern Cape in the Pixley Ka Seme (Pxl) district, the SGB sets the fee schedule annually based on facilities, staffing and programmes offered.
Admissions
How to apply
To enrol your child at Prieska Gekombineerde Skool, families in Northern Cape apply directly at the Prieska Gekombineerde Skool school office. The exact Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8 process in the Pixley Ka Seme (Pxl) education district is summarised below.
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Confirm availability with Prieska Gekombineerde Skool
Call 053 353 1549 to confirm whether Prieska Gekombineerde Skool has open places for the year you're applying.
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Start the application
Collect the official application form from Van Niekerk Street Prieska, 8940 or download it from the Northern Cape Department of Education website.
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3
Submit your documents
Submit the completed form and certified copies of all supporting documents to Prieska Gekombineerde Skool during the school's published admission window.
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4
Pay any required deposits or fees
If accepted, Prieska Gekombineerde Skool (an SGB-funded school) may require a registration deposit. The exact amount is confirmed by the school.
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5
Confirm placement and enrol
Wait for confirmation from Prieska 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 Prieska Gekombineerde Skool for the next school year?
Prieska Gekombineerde Skool processes applications at the school office. Northern Cape applications are made directly at the school office. Reach the school directly via phone 053 353 1549 to confirm openings in the Pixley Ka Seme (Pxl) district.
What documents do I need to apply at Prieska Gekombineerde Skool?
When applying to Prieska Gekombineerde Skool, you'll typically need: • 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) Additional items may be requested by Prieska Gekombineerde Skool depending on the grade; confirm via phone 053 353 1549.
Get in touch
Contact & location
Administrative reference details
NatEMIS number
300022302
Circuit
Unknown
Ward
99.0
Local municipality
Siyathemba Local Municipality
District municipality
Pixley Ka Seme District Municipality
Section 21 status
YES
Exam centre
No
Status
Open
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Educators
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