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Diepsloot Combined School

Public combined school, ordinary & full service specialisation · Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg North district (4 circuit)

Welcome to Diepsloot Combined School, a public combined school serving Johannesburg. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 97.3%.

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

Diepsloot Combined School is a public combined school in Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

2,401
Learners
72
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Ordinary & Full Service
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q1 school, Diepsloot Combined School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Diepsloot Combined School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Diepsloot Combined School entered 111 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 97.3% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023122122100.0%
202413313299.2%
202511110897.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Diepsloot Combined School reported results in 7 of these subjects. Physical Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics342985.3%
Mathematical Literacy999697.0%
Physical Sciences3434100.0%
Life Sciences777293.5%
Geography999899.0%
History9999100.0%
English First Additional Language133133100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg North district

5 other schools in Johannesburg North district, for comparison against Diepsloot Combined School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Diepsloot Combined School, at 2,936 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Diepsloot Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Diepsloot Combined School, at 2,892 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Diepsloot Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Stithians College sits in roughly the same size range as Diepsloot Combined School, at 2,611 learners, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Muzomuhle Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Diepsloot Combined School, at 2,517 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Diepsloot Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 is a similar size to Diepsloot Combined School, with 2,447 learners against 2,401; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Diepsloot Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Diepsloot Combined School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Diepsloot Combined School, at 2,936 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Diepsloot Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is a similar size to Diepsloot Combined School, with 2,896 learners against 2,401; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Diepsloot Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Diepsloot Combined School's 97.3%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Diepsloot Combined School, at 2,892 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Diepsloot Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Diepsloot Combined School, at 2,888 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Diepsloot Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Diepsloot Combined School, at 2,848 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Diepsloot Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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 Diepsloot Combined School for 2027

Diepsloot Combined School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Gauteng Department of Education's centralised online system. Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; for the 2027 intake, applications ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. The video below explains how the process works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide covers it in full, including Schools of Specialisation assessments.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
3292, Cnr Ubuntu And Lapeng Str, Diepsloot, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o. Box 70772 Bryanston 2021
Telephone
011 201 4633
EMIS number
700400010

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Diepsloot 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 Diepsloot Combined School directly, on 011 201 4633, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Diepsloot 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 Diepsloot Combined School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Diepsloot Combined School's 97.3% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of ALEXANDRA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 78.3%.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Diepsloot Combined School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Diepsloot Combined School?
Diepsloot Combined School reported 2,401 learners and 72 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Diepsloot Combined School?
Yes, Diepsloot Combined School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Diepsloot Combined School's matric results like?
Diepsloot Combined School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.3%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Diepsloot Combined School a public or private school?
Diepsloot Combined School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Diepsloot Combined School?
You can call 011 201 4633. It is located at 3292, Cnr Ubuntu And Lapeng Str, Diepsloot, Johannesburg, Johannesburg.
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