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Colesberg Gekombineerde School

Public combined school · Colesberg, Northern Cape · Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Colesberg Gekombineerde School, a public combined school serving Colesberg. Its most recent matric class posted a 98.2% pass rate.

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Colesberg Gekombineerde School is a public combined school in Colesberg. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges no school fees.

550
Learners
21
Educators
QQ4 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Colesberg Gekombineerde School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q4 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 57 matric candidates from Colesberg Gekombineerde School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 98.2% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023514996.1%
2024434297.7%
2025575698.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Colesberg Gekombineerde School reported results in 6 of these subjects. Mathematics led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics33100.0%
Mathematical Literacy403997.5%
Physical Sciences33100.0%
Life Sciences77100.0%
Business Studies402972.5%
English First Additional Language4343100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) district

Here is how Colesberg Gekombineerde School compares with 5 other schools listed under Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) district.

  • Bongani Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,332 learners against Colesberg Gekombineerde School's 550; is a public primary school, a different phase than Colesberg Gekombineerde School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Carnarvon Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,214 learners against Colesberg Gekombineerde School's 550; is a public primary school, a different phase than Colesberg Gekombineerde School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Lowryville Intermediate School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,189 learners against Colesberg Gekombineerde School's 550; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Colesberg Gekombineerde School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Vaal-Oranje Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,123 learners against Colesberg Gekombineerde School's 550; is a public primary school, a different phase than Colesberg Gekombineerde School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Douglas Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,103 learners against Colesberg Gekombineerde School's 550, and is a public primary school, a different phase than Colesberg Gekombineerde School.

Colesberg

Zooming into Colesberg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Colesberg Gekombineerde School.

  • Lowryville Intermediate School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,189 learners against Colesberg Gekombineerde School's 550; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Colesberg Gekombineerde School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Umso High School teaches considerably more learners than Colesberg Gekombineerde School, 909 compared with 550; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Colesberg Gekombineerde School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.5% against Colesberg Gekombineerde School's 98.2%.
  • Colesberg Public Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Colesberg Gekombineerde School, 810 compared with 550; is a public primary school, a different phase than Colesberg Gekombineerde School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ss Madikane Primary School is a similar size to Colesberg Gekombineerde School, with 712 learners against 550; is a public primary school, a different phase than Colesberg Gekombineerde School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Umthombo Wolwazi Intermediate Farm School teaches fewer learners than Colesberg Gekombineerde School, 218 compared with 550, 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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Loch Street Colesberg, 9795
Postal
Private Bag X15 Colesberg 9795
Telephone
051 753 0724
EMIS number
300023302

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Colesberg Gekombineerde 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 Colesberg Gekombineerde School directly, on 051 753 0724, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Colesberg Gekombineerde 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 Colesberg Gekombineerde School the best school in Colesberg?
On the numbers that are published, Colesberg Gekombineerde School's 98.2% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of UMSO HIGH SCHOOL at 84.5%.
How many other schools are there in Colesberg besides Colesberg Gekombineerde School?
Schoolhive lists at least 6 other schools in and around Colesberg, including Lowryville Intermediêre Skool.
How big are the classes at Colesberg Gekombineerde School?
Colesberg Gekombineerde School reported 550 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Colesberg Gekombineerde School?
No. Colesberg Gekombineerde School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q4 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Colesberg Gekombineerde School's matric results like?
Colesberg Gekombineerde School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.2%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 96.1% since 2023.
Is Colesberg Gekombineerde School a public or private school?
Colesberg Gekombineerde School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Colesberg Gekombineerde School?
You can call 051 753 0724. It is located at Loch Street Colesberg, 9795.
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