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Fawcett Mathebe Combined School

Public intermediate school · Dennilton, Limpopo · Sekhukhune South district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Fawcett Mathebe Combined School, a public combined school serving Dennilton. Its last matric group achieved a 74.7% pass rate.

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Fawcett Mathebe Combined School is a public combined school in Dennilton. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

463
Learners
16
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Fawcett Mathebe Combined School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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, 91 matric candidates from Fawcett Mathebe Combined School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 74.7% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023623150.0%
2024794962.0%
2025916874.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Fawcett Mathebe Combined School reported results in 11 of these subjects. Business Studies had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics411434.1%
Mathematical Literacy383078.9%
Physical Sciences381847.4%
Life Sciences724156.9%
Agricultural Sciences271970.4%
Accounting7685.7%
Business Studies99100.0%
Economics77100.0%
Geography443272.7%
History332678.8%
English First Additional Language7979100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sekhukhune South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Sekhukhune South district with Fawcett Mathebe Combined School.

  • Rantobeng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Fawcett Mathebe Combined School, 1,548 compared with 463; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Fawcett Mathebe Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Fawcett Mathebe Combined School's 74.7%.
  • Onane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Fawcett Mathebe Combined School, 1,394 compared with 463; is a public primary school, a different phase than Fawcett Mathebe Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Phutikwena Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Fawcett Mathebe Combined School, 1,376 compared with 463, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sindile Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Fawcett Mathebe Combined School, 1,354 compared with 463; is a public primary school, a different phase than Fawcett Mathebe Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mannyetha Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Fawcett Mathebe Combined School, 1,316 compared with 463; is a public primary school, a different phase than Fawcett Mathebe Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Dennilton

Zooming into Dennilton, here are 5 other schools to compare against Fawcett Mathebe Combined School.

  • Thlako Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,314 learners against Fawcett Mathebe Combined School's 463; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Fawcett Mathebe Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 82.8% against Fawcett Mathebe Combined School's 74.7%.
  • Hosia Aphane Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,191 learners against Fawcett Mathebe Combined School's 463, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sereme Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Fawcett Mathebe Combined School, 1,102 compared with 463; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 38% against Fawcett Mathebe Combined School's 74.7%.
  • Montsosabosego Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,059 learners against Fawcett Mathebe Combined School's 463; is a public primary school, a different phase than Fawcett Mathebe Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sebakanaga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Fawcett Mathebe Combined School, 1,019 compared with 463; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Fawcett Mathebe Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.6% against Fawcett Mathebe Combined School's 74.7%.
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 Fawcett Mathebe Combined School for 2027

As a public school, Fawcett Mathebe 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
Elandsdoorn
Postal
Po Box 1520
Telephone
072 458 1153
EMIS number
996606728

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Fawcett Mathebe 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 Fawcett Mathebe Combined School directly, on 072 458 1153, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Fawcett Mathebe 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 Fawcett Mathebe Combined School the best school in Dennilton?
On the numbers that are published, Fawcett Mathebe Combined School's matric pass rate of 74.7% is lower than SEBAKANAGA's 94.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Dennilton besides Fawcett Mathebe Combined School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Dennilton, including Thlako.
How big are the classes at Fawcett Mathebe Combined School?
Fawcett Mathebe Combined School reported 463 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Fawcett Mathebe Combined School?
No. Fawcett Mathebe Combined School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Fawcett Mathebe Combined School's matric results like?
Fawcett Mathebe Combined School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 74.7%, in 2025. That's up from 50% in 2023.
Is Fawcett Mathebe Combined School a public or private school?
Fawcett Mathebe Combined School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Fawcett Mathebe Combined School?
You can call 072 458 1153. It is located at Elandsdoorn.
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