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Brakpan Opvoedkundige Sentrum Combined School

Private combined school · Brenthurst, Brakpan, Gauteng · Gauteng East district (4 circuit)

Welcome to Brakpan Opvoedkundige Sentrum Combined School, a private combined school serving Brenthurst, Brakpan. Its most recent matric class posted a 89.5% pass rate.

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Brakpan Opvoedkundige Sentrum Combined School is a private combined school in Brenthurst, Brakpan. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

268
Learners
20
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Brakpan Opvoedkundige Sentrum Combined School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.


Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 38 learners from Brakpan Opvoedkundige Sentrum Combined School who wrote matric in 2025, 89.5% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023332781.8%
2024504488.0%
2025383489.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Brakpan Opvoedkundige Sentrum Combined School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Accounting, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics13861.5%
Mathematical Literacy373491.9%
Physical Sciences7685.7%
Life Sciences11981.8%
Accounting22100.0%
Business Studies322371.9%
Economics8787.5%
Geography171694.1%
History191473.7%
English First Additional Language11100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.


District comparison

Gauteng East district

  • Tsakane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,918 learners against Brakpan Opvoedkundige Sentrum Combined School's 268; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.5% against Brakpan Opvoedkundige Sentrum Combined School's 89.5%.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Brakpan Opvoedkundige Sentrum Combined School, 1,895 compared with 268; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.8% against Brakpan Opvoedkundige Sentrum Combined School's 89.5%.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Brakpan Opvoedkundige Sentrum Combined School, 1,843 compared with 268; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.6% against Brakpan Opvoedkundige Sentrum Combined School's 89.5%.
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Brakpan Opvoedkundige Sentrum Combined School, 1,827 compared with 268; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.4% against Brakpan Opvoedkundige Sentrum Combined School's 89.5%.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Brakpan Opvoedkundige Sentrum Combined School, 1,823 compared with 268; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.7% against Brakpan Opvoedkundige Sentrum Combined School's 89.5%.

Brakpan

  • Tsakane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,918 learners against Brakpan Opvoedkundige Sentrum Combined School's 268; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.5% against Brakpan Opvoedkundige Sentrum Combined School's 89.5%.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Brakpan Opvoedkundige Sentrum Combined School, 1,895 compared with 268; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.8% against Brakpan Opvoedkundige Sentrum Combined School's 89.5%.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Brakpan Opvoedkundige Sentrum Combined School, 1,843 compared with 268; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.6% against Brakpan Opvoedkundige Sentrum Combined School's 89.5%.
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Brakpan Opvoedkundige Sentrum Combined School, 1,827 compared with 268; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.4% against Brakpan Opvoedkundige Sentrum Combined School's 89.5%.
  • Je Malepe Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,725 learners against Brakpan Opvoedkundige Sentrum Combined School's 268; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.9% against Brakpan Opvoedkundige Sentrum Combined School's 89.5%.

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
581, Cnr. Prince George Avenue And Athlone Avenue, , Brenthurst, Brakpan
Postal
P O Box 3100 Dalview 1544
Telephone
011 740 2576
EMIS number
700400321

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Brakpan Opvoedkundige Sentrum 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 Brakpan Opvoedkundige Sentrum Combined School directly, on 011 740 2576, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Brakpan Opvoedkundige Sentrum 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 Brakpan Opvoedkundige Sentrum Combined School the best school in Brakpan?
On the numbers that are published, Brakpan Opvoedkundige Sentrum Combined School's 89.5% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of JE MALEPE SECONDARY SCHOOL at 80.9%.
How many other schools are there in Brakpan besides Brakpan Opvoedkundige Sentrum Combined School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Brakpan, including Tsakane Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Brakpan Opvoedkundige Sentrum Combined School?
Brakpan Opvoedkundige Sentrum Combined School reported 268 learners and 20 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 13 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 Brakpan Opvoedkundige Sentrum Combined School?
Yes. As a private school, Brakpan Opvoedkundige Sentrum Combined School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Brakpan Opvoedkundige Sentrum Combined School's matric results like?
Brakpan Opvoedkundige Sentrum Combined School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 89.5%, in 2025. That's up from 81.8% in 2023.
Is Brakpan Opvoedkundige Sentrum Combined School a public or private school?
Brakpan Opvoedkundige Sentrum Combined School is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Brakpan Opvoedkundige Sentrum Combined School?
You can call 011 740 2576. It is located at 581, Cnr. Prince George Avenue And Athlone Avenue, , Brenthurst, Brakpan.
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