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Appel Combined School

Public combined school · Magoebaskloof, Tzaneen, Limpopo · Mopani West district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Appel Combined School, a public combined school serving Magoebaskloof, Tzaneen. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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Appel Combined School is a public combined school in Magoebaskloof, Tzaneen. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

97
Learners
3
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Appel Combined School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

Mopani West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Mopani West district with Appel Combined School.

  • Magoza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,971 learners against Appel Combined School's 97; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Appel Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Appel Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • W.m. Kgatla Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,700 learners against Appel Combined School's 97; is a public primary school, a different phase than Appel Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Kgapane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Appel Combined School, 1,675 compared with 97; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Appel Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 75.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Appel Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Burghersdorp Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,645 learners against Appel Combined School's 97; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Appel Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Appel Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dududu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,567 learners against Appel Combined School's 97; is a public primary school, a different phase than Appel Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Tzaneen

Zooming into Tzaneen, here are 5 other schools to compare against Appel Combined School.

  • Magoza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,971 learners against Appel Combined School's 97; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Appel Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Appel Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Motloboni Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,855 learners against Appel Combined School's 97; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Appel Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Tzaneen teaches considerably more learners than Appel Combined School, 1,520 compared with 97; is a public primary school, a different phase than Appel Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Merensky Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Appel Combined School, 1,332 compared with 97; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Appel Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Appel Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Motupakgomo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Appel Combined School, 1,275 compared with 97; is a public primary school, a different phase than Appel Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Appel Combined School for 2027

As a public school, Appel Combined School follows Limpopo's centralised 2027 admissions process. Apply online through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal before the 31 August 2026 closing date for Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8. For the full process and what to prepare, read the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Yellow Wood; Magoebaskloof;
Postal
P.o.; Magoebaskloof
Telephone
015 276 2821
EMIS number
904242330

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Appel Combined School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Appel Combined School directly, on 015 276 2821, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Appel Combined School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Appel Combined School the best school in Tzaneen?
No matric pass rate is on record for Appel Combined School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Tzaneen besides Appel Combined School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Tzaneen, including Magoza.
How big are the classes at Appel Combined School?
Appel Combined School reported 97 learners and 3 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Appel Combined School?
No. Appel Combined School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Appel Combined School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Appel Combined School.
Is Appel Combined School a public or private school?
Appel Combined School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Appel Combined School?
You can call 015 276 2821. It is located at Yellow Wood; Magoebaskloof;.
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