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Groblersdal Combined School

Public combined school · Groblersdal, Limpopo · Sekhukhune South district (Unknown circuit)

Groblersdal Combined School is a public combined school based in Groblersdal. Its most recent matric class posted a 90% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Groblersdal Combined School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Groblersdal, Groblersdal Combined School operates as a public combined school. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges no school fees.

842
Learners
40
Educators
QQ5 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q5 no-fee school, Groblersdal Combined School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 40 matric candidates from Groblersdal Combined School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 90% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023615590.2%
2024767294.7%
2025403690.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Groblersdal Combined School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics423378.6%
Mathematical Literacy3434100.0%
Physical Sciences301963.3%
Life Sciences302790.0%
Accounting1616100.0%
Business Studies464393.5%
Economics201890.0%
Geography3333100.0%
History2626100.0%
English First Additional Language3030100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sekhukhune South district

Here is how Groblersdal Combined School compares with 5 other schools listed under Sekhukhune South district.

  • Rantobeng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,548 learners against Groblersdal Combined School's 842; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Groblersdal Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.1% against Groblersdal Combined School's 90%).
  • Onane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,394 learners against Groblersdal Combined School's 842; is a public primary school, a different phase than Groblersdal Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Phutikwena Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,376 learners against Groblersdal Combined School's 842, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sindile Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,354 learners against Groblersdal Combined School's 842; is a public primary school, a different phase than Groblersdal Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mannyetha Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,316 learners against Groblersdal Combined School's 842; is a public primary school, a different phase than Groblersdal Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Groblersdal

And within Groblersdal itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Baropodi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Groblersdal Combined School, 1,446 compared with 842; is a public primary school, a different phase than Groblersdal Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Onane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,394 learners against Groblersdal Combined School's 842; is a public primary school, a different phase than Groblersdal Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sindile Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,354 learners against Groblersdal Combined School's 842; is a public primary school, a different phase than Groblersdal Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Refilwe Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Groblersdal Combined School, 1,285 compared with 842; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Groblersdal Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.1% against Groblersdal Combined School's 90%.
  • Ngwanamatlang Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,271 learners against Groblersdal Combined School's 842; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Groblersdal Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Groblersdal Combined School's 90%.
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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Groblersdal Combined School for 2027

Because Groblersdal Combined School is a public school in Limpopo, its 2027 intake is coordinated provincially rather than by the school itself. Parents apply through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal using the Smart Admit Online Admission System, with Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 registration for 2027 closing on 31 August 2026. the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide covers everything you need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1 Syringa
Telephone
013 262 2216
EMIS number
996606504

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Groblersdal 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 Groblersdal Combined School directly, on 013 262 2216, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Groblersdal 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 Groblersdal Combined School the best school in Groblersdal?
On the numbers that are published, Groblersdal Combined School's matric pass rate of 90% is lower than NGWANAMATLANG's 97.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Groblersdal besides Groblersdal Combined School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Groblersdal, including Baropodi.
How big are the classes at Groblersdal Combined School?
Groblersdal Combined School reported 842 learners and 40 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Groblersdal Combined School?
No. Groblersdal Combined School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q5 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Groblersdal Combined School's matric results like?
Groblersdal Combined School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 90.2% since 2023.
Is Groblersdal Combined School a public or private school?
Groblersdal Combined School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Groblersdal Combined School?
You can call 013 262 2216. It is located at 1 Syringa.
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