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Calvin College

Private combined school · Burgersfort, Limpopo · Sekhukhune East district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Calvin College, a private combined school serving Burgersfort. Its last matric group achieved a 100% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Calvin College, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Calvin College is a private combined school in Burgersfort. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

1,418
Learners
66
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Calvin College 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

Calvin College entered 79 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023706897.1%
2024108108100.0%
20257979100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Calvin College reported results in 10 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics705882.9%
Mathematical Literacy3838100.0%
Physical Sciences665481.8%
Life Sciences6666100.0%
Agricultural Sciences6666100.0%
Accounting403792.5%
Business Studies4242100.0%
Economics4242100.0%
Geography6666100.0%
English First Additional Language5858100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sekhukhune East district

Here is how Calvin College compares with 5 other schools listed under Sekhukhune East district.

  • Jane Furse Comprehensive Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,177 learners against Calvin College's 1,418; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 96.5% against Calvin College's 100%.
  • St Thomas College teaches considerably more learners than Calvin College, 2,042 compared with 1,418, and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Calvin College's 100%).
  • Mosebu Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Calvin College, at 1,875 learners; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Shopiane Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Calvin College, at 1,571 learners; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Calvin College, at 1,570 learners; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.3% against Calvin College's 100%).

Burgersfort

Zooming into Burgersfort, here are 5 other schools to compare against Calvin College.

  • St Thomas College teaches considerably more learners than Calvin College, 2,042 compared with 1,418, and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Calvin College's 100%).
  • Mosebu Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Calvin College, at 1,875 learners; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Calvin College, at 1,570 learners; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.3% against Calvin College's 100%).
  • Mogolo Secondary School is a similar size to Calvin College, with 1,567 learners against 1,418; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73% against Calvin College's 100%.
  • Sehlaku Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Calvin College, at 1,483 learners; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.8% against Calvin College's 100%.
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
Zone 7 Mashamothane Village
Postal
P.o.box 3192
Telephone
013 231 7643
EMIS number
996602403

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Calvin College?
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 Calvin College directly, on 013 231 7643, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Calvin College?
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 Calvin College the best school in Burgersfort?
On the numbers that are published, Calvin College's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of ST THOMAS COLLEGE at 100%.
How many other schools are there in Burgersfort besides Calvin College?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Burgersfort, including St Thomas College.
How big are the classes at Calvin College?
Calvin College reported 1,418 learners and 66 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Calvin College?
Yes. As a private school, Calvin College 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 Calvin College's matric results like?
Calvin College's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 97.1% since 2023.
Is Calvin College a public or private school?
Calvin College is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Calvin College?
You can call 013 231 7643. It is located at Zone 7 Mashamothane Village.
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