Strydenburg Gekombineerde Skool Combined School
📍 Strydenburg, Northern Cape
Learners
845
Educators
27
Learners (2025)
555
Educators (2025)
24
Learner : Educator
23.1:1
2025 NSC Pass Rate
86.1%
About this school
Overview
Victoria-Wes Gekombineerde Skool is a public combined school (Grades R–12) located in Victoria-Wes, Northern Cape, South Africa. It currently enrols 555 learners and is staffed by 24 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 23:1), and is officially classified as a no-fee school under Q2. It falls within the Pixley Ka Seme (Pxl) education district and achieved a strong 2025 NSC matric pass rate of 86.1% (31 of 36 candidates).
National Senior Certificate
Victoria-Wes Gekombineerde Skool Combined School Matric Performance
Victoria-Wes Gekombineerde Skool's NSC pass rate has improved over the past 3 years, from 75.0% in 2023 to 86.1% in 2025 (36 candidates writing in 2025).
| Year | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36 | 31 | 86.1% |
| 2024 | 45 | 34 | 75.6% |
| 2023 | 32 | 24 | 75.0% |
Source: 2025 NSC School Performance Report (DBE). Centre: Victoria-Wes Gekombineerde Skool (2024304).
2025 NSC subjects
Subject pass rates
Victoria-Wes Gekombineerde Skool offered 7 subjects at NSC level in 2025, achieving an overall subject pass rate of 78.3%. English (FAL) performed strongest at 100.0%, while Mathematics was the weakest at 0.0%. 1 subject recorded a 100% pass rate (English (FAL)). 3 subjects fell below a 60% pass rate (Mathematics, Life Sciences, Business Studies).
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | 2025 pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 4 | 0 |
0.0%
|
| Mathematical Literacy | 32 | 29 |
90.6%
|
| Life Sciences | 11 | 6 |
54.5%
|
| English (FAL) | 36 | 36 |
100.0%
|
| Accounting | 6 | 4 |
66.7%
|
| Business Studies | 36 | 16 |
44.4%
|
| History | 36 | 35 |
97.2%
|
Mathematics
0.0%
4 wrote · 0 achieved
Mathematical Literacy
90.6%
32 wrote · 29 achieved
Life Sciences
54.5%
11 wrote · 6 achieved
English (FAL)
100.0%
36 wrote · 36 achieved
Accounting
66.7%
6 wrote · 4 achieved
Business Studies
44.4%
36 wrote · 16 achieved
History
97.2%
36 wrote · 35 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
86.1%
Victoria-Wes Gekombineerde Skool Combined School
89.8%
Area average
Victoria-Wes Gekombineerde Skool Combined School
Area average
Victoria-Wes Gekombineerde Skool Combined School's 2025 pass rate is 3.7 percentage points below the average for comparable schools in the area.
Learner:educator ratio (lower is more staffed)
23.1:1
vs 23.8:1 area average
Ranks 9th of 26
Fees & funding
School fees
Status
No-Fee School
Indicative 2027 fee
R0 per year (no-fee school)
Victoria-Wes 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 Victoria-Wes Gekombineerde Skool for 2027?
Victoria-Wes Gekombineerde Skool is a no-fee public combined school (Grades R–12) in Victoria-Wes, Northern Cape, so parents pay no tuition fees for 2027. All 555 enrolled learners attend at no charge. Budget instead for uniforms, stationery and transport. For voluntary contributions or admission fees, phone 053 621 0142.
Is Victoria-Wes Gekombineerde Skool a no-fee school?
Victoria-Wes Gekombineerde Skool is classified no-fee under Q2 and forms part of the state-funded schools serving Victoria-Wes, Northern Cape. Parents pay no tuition fees.
What is the quintile of Victoria-Wes Gekombineerde Skool and what does it mean for fees?
Classified as Q2 by the Department of Basic Education, Victoria-Wes Gekombineerde Skool falls within the no-fee category, meaning the 555 learners attending here in Victoria-Wes, Northern Cape pay no school fees.
Admissions
How to apply
To enrol your child at Victoria-Wes Gekombineerde Skool, families in Northern Cape apply directly at the Victoria-Wes 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 Victoria-Wes Gekombineerde Skool
Call 053 621 0142 to confirm whether Victoria-Wes Gekombineerde Skool has open places for the year you're applying.
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Start the application
Collect the official application form from Auret Street, Victoria West, Victoriawest, 7070 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 Victoria-Wes Gekombineerde Skool during the school's published admission window.
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Pay any required deposits or fees
Victoria-Wes Gekombineerde Skool is a no-fee school (Q2), so no tuition is payable. Budget for uniforms and stationery.
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Confirm placement and enrol
Wait for confirmation from Victoria-Wes 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 Victoria-Wes Gekombineerde Skool for the next school year?
Victoria-Wes Gekombineerde Skool processes applications at the school office. Northern Cape applications are made directly at the school office. Reach the school directly via phone 053 621 0142 to confirm openings in the Pixley Ka Seme (Pxl) district.
What documents do I need to apply at Victoria-Wes Gekombineerde Skool?
When applying to Victoria-Wes 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 Victoria-Wes Gekombineerde Skool depending on the grade; confirm via phone 053 621 0142.
Get in touch
Contact & location
Administrative reference details
NatEMIS number
300024304
Circuit
Unknown
Ward
99.0
Local municipality
Ubuntu Local Municipality
District municipality
Pixley Ka Seme District Municipality
Section 21 status
YES
Exam centre
No
Status
Open
Nearby