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Good Shepherd Combined School

Private combined school · Marble Hall, Limpopo · Sekhukhune South district (Unknown circuit)

In Marblehall, Good Shepherd Combined School operates as a private combined school. Its most recent matric class posted a 91.1% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Good Shepherd Combined School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Good Shepherd Combined School is a private combined school serving families in and around Marblehall. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

884
Learners
29
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Good Shepherd Combined School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.


Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 79 matric candidates from Good Shepherd Combined School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 91.1% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023635181.0%
2024403997.5%
2025797291.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Good Shepherd Combined School reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics9888.9%
Mathematical Literacy3131100.0%
Physical Sciences99100.0%
Life Sciences3434100.0%
Agricultural Sciences3535100.0%
Business Studies55100.0%
Economics55100.0%
Geography2626100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.


District comparison

Sekhukhune South district

  • Rantobeng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Good Shepherd Combined School, 1,548 compared with 884; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.1% against Good Shepherd Combined School's 91.1%).
  • Onane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Good Shepherd Combined School, 1,394 compared with 884; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Phutikwena Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Good Shepherd Combined School, 1,376 compared with 884; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sindile Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Good Shepherd Combined School, 1,354 compared with 884; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mannyetha Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Good Shepherd Combined School, 1,316 compared with 884; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Marble Hall

  • Hututu Secondary School is a similar size to Good Shepherd Combined School, with 1,048 learners against 884; 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, 82.9% against Good Shepherd Combined School's 91.1%.
  • Lepelle Secondary School is a similar size to Good Shepherd Combined School, with 956 learners against 884; 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, 50.7% against Good Shepherd Combined School's 91.1%.
  • Elshadai Combined School is a similar size to Good Shepherd Combined School, with 876 learners against 884.
  • Rekhuditse Secondary School is a similar size to Good Shepherd Combined School, with 733 learners against 884; 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, 82.7% against Good Shepherd Combined School's 91.1%.
  • Mmazwi A Nape Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Good Shepherd Combined School, at 716 learners; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

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
Toitskraal
Postal
P.o. Box 1365
Telephone
013 261 3004
Website
goodshepherdmodelschool.co.za
Email
goodshepherd@mweb.co.za
EMIS number
996606540

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Good Shepherd 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 Good Shepherd Combined School directly, on 013 261 3004, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Good Shepherd 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 Good Shepherd Combined School the best school in Marble Hall?
On the numbers that are published, Good Shepherd Combined School's 91.1% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of HUTUTU at 82.9%.
How many other schools are there in Marble Hall besides Good Shepherd Combined School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Marble Hall, including Hututu.
How big are the classes at Good Shepherd Combined School?
Good Shepherd Combined School reported 884 learners and 29 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Good Shepherd Combined School?
Yes. As a private school, Good Shepherd 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 Good Shepherd Combined School's matric results like?
Good Shepherd Combined School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91.1%, in 2025. That's up from 81% in 2023.
Is Good Shepherd Combined School a public or private school?
Good Shepherd Combined School is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Good Shepherd Combined School?
You can call 013 261 3004. It is located at Toitskraal.
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