Public combined school · Balfour, Balfour, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Gekombineerde School Balfour, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Gekombineerde School Balfour is a public combined school in Balfour. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 60 | 59 | 98.3% |
| 2024 | 68 | 64 | 94.1% |
| 2025 | 82 | 75 | 91.5% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Gekombineerde School Balfour reported results in 8 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 13 | 12 | 92.3% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 55 | 52 | 94.5% |
| Physical Sciences | 6 | 5 | 83.3% |
| Life Sciences | 32 | 17 | 53.1% |
| Accounting | 9 | 6 | 66.7% |
| Business Studies | 29 | 25 | 86.2% |
| Geography | 13 | 11 | 84.6% |
| English First Additional Language | 31 | 31 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.