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Focused Combined School

Private combined school · Eastern Cape · Alfred Nzo West district (Unknown circuit)

Focused Combined School is a private combined school in 99. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Focused Combined School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in 99, Focused Combined School is a private combined school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

465
Learners
20
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Focused Combined School is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact Focused Combined School directly for the current fee schedule.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 45 learners from Focused Combined School who wrote matric in 2025, 100% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20233131100.0%
2024393897.4%
20254545100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Focused Combined School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics232087.0%
Mathematical Literacy1616100.0%
Physical Sciences1313100.0%
Life Sciences252496.0%
Accounting1515100.0%
Business Studies1414100.0%
Economics1212100.0%
Geography141392.9%
History2424100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Alfred Nzo West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Alfred Nzo West district with Focused Combined School.

  • Osborn Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,767 learners against Focused Combined School's 465; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.9% against Focused Combined School's 100%.
  • Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,742 learners against Focused Combined School's 465; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mnceba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Focused Combined School, 1,671 compared with 465; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 90.1% against Focused Combined School's 100%.
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Focused Combined School, 1,658 compared with 465; 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, 96.1% against Focused Combined School's 100%.
  • Jojo Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Focused Combined School, 1,612 compared with 465; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.7% against Focused Combined School's 100%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Matatiele, 4730
Telephone
039 737 3679
EMIS number
200501589

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Focused 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 Focused Combined School directly, on 039 737 3679, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Focused Combined School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Focused Combined School the best school in Alfred Nzo West?
On the numbers that are published, Focused Combined School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of ZINYOSINI SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL at 96.1%.
How many other schools are there in Alfred Nzo West besides Focused Combined School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Alfred Nzo West.
How big are the classes at Focused Combined School?
Focused Combined School reported 465 learners and 20 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Focused Combined School?
Yes. As a private school, Focused 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 Focused Combined School's matric results like?
Focused Combined School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Focused Combined School a public or private school?
Focused Combined School is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Focused Combined School?
You can call 039 737 3679. It is located at Matatiele, 4730.