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Gekombineerde School Balfour

Public combined school · Balfour, Balfour, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Gekombineerde School Balfour, a public combined school serving Balfour. Its last matric group achieved a 91.5% pass rate.

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Gekombineerde School Balfour is a public combined school in Balfour. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

585
Learners
34
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Gekombineerde School Balfour 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 Gekombineerde School Balfour for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Gekombineerde School Balfour entered 82 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 91.5% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023605998.3%
2024686494.1%
2025827591.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Gekombineerde School Balfour reported results in 8 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics131292.3%
Mathematical Literacy555294.5%
Physical Sciences6583.3%
Life Sciences321753.1%
Accounting9666.7%
Business Studies292586.2%
Geography131184.6%
English First Additional Language3131100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Gert Sibande district with Gekombineerde School Balfour.

  • Shapeve Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gekombineerde School Balfour, 2,881 compared with 585; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gekombineerde School Balfour; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gekombineerde School Balfour, 2,246 compared with 585; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gekombineerde School Balfour; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.4% against Gekombineerde School Balfour's 91.5%.
  • New Ermelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,165 learners against Gekombineerde School Balfour's 585; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gekombineerde School Balfour; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gekombineerde School Balfour, 2,143 compared with 585; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gekombineerde School Balfour; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.1% against Gekombineerde School Balfour's 91.5%).
  • Kt Twala Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Gekombineerde School Balfour's 585; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gekombineerde School Balfour; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.9% against Gekombineerde School Balfour's 91.5%.

Balfour

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

  • Vusumuzi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gekombineerde School Balfour, 1,422 compared with 585; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gekombineerde School Balfour; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Bonukukhanya Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,099 learners against Gekombineerde School Balfour's 585; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gekombineerde School Balfour; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Isifisosethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 941 learners against Gekombineerde School Balfour's 585; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gekombineerde School Balfour; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.9% against Gekombineerde School Balfour's 91.5%.
  • Setsheng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 894 learners against Gekombineerde School Balfour's 585; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gekombineerde School Balfour; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.5% against Gekombineerde School Balfour's 91.5%.
  • Im Manchu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gekombineerde School Balfour, 822 compared with 585; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gekombineerde School Balfour; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97% against Gekombineerde School Balfour's 91.5%.
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
Minnaarstr 110, , Balfour, 2410
Postal
Minnaarstraat 110 Balfour 2410
Telephone
017 773 0256
EMIS number
800004465

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gekombineerde School Balfour?
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 Gekombineerde School Balfour directly, on 017 773 0256, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gekombineerde School Balfour?
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 Gekombineerde School Balfour the best school in Balfour?
On the numbers that are published, Gekombineerde School Balfour's matric pass rate of 91.5% is lower than SETSHENG SECONDARY SCHOOL's 97.5%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Balfour besides Gekombineerde School Balfour?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Balfour, including Vusumuzi Primary School.
How big are the classes at Gekombineerde School Balfour?
Gekombineerde School Balfour reported 585 learners and 34 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 Gekombineerde School Balfour?
Yes, Gekombineerde School Balfour 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 Gekombineerde School Balfour's matric results like?
Gekombineerde School Balfour's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91.5%, in 2025. That's down from 98.3% in 2023.
Is Gekombineerde School Balfour a public or private school?
Gekombineerde School Balfour is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gekombineerde School Balfour?
You can call 017 773 0256. It is located at Minnaarstr 110, , Balfour, 2410.
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