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Happy Day Combined School

Private combined school · Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn South district (Unknown circuit)

In Polokwane, Happy Day Combined School operates as a private combined school. Its last matric group achieved a 83.3% pass rate.

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

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

194
Learners
17
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Happy Day 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, 18 matric candidates from Happy Day Combined School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 83.3% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023141178.6%
2024211676.2%
2025181583.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Happy Day Combined School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Business Studies had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics9555.6%
Mathematical Literacy121191.7%
Physical Sciences8337.5%
Life Sciences7571.4%
Accounting6583.3%
Business Studies1313100.0%
Economics141285.7%
Geography141285.7%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.


District comparison

Capricorn South district

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Happy Day Combined School's 194; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against Happy Day Combined School's 83.3%.
  • Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against Happy Day Combined School's 194; is a private secondary school, a different phase than Happy Day Combined School; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Happy Day Combined School's 83.3%.
  • Molamo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,969 learners against Happy Day Combined School's 194; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makgongoana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,836 learners against Happy Day Combined School's 194; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.9% against Happy Day Combined School's 83.3%.
  • Nirvana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,821 learners against Happy Day Combined School's 194; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Polokwane

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Happy Day Combined School's 194; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against Happy Day Combined School's 83.3%.
  • Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against Happy Day Combined School's 194; is a private secondary school, a different phase than Happy Day Combined School; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Happy Day Combined School's 83.3%.
  • Molamo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,969 learners against Happy Day Combined School's 194; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,821 learners against Happy Day Combined School's 194; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,780 learners against Happy Day Combined School's 194; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

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
Percy Fyfe Mashashane Road
Postal
P.o. Box 6197; Pietersburg
Telephone
087 232 8845
Website
hpday.co.za
Email
registration@hpday.co.za
EMIS number
904223446

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Happy Day 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 Happy Day Combined School directly, on 087 232 8845, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Happy Day 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 Happy Day Combined School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Happy Day Combined School's matric pass rate of 83.3% is lower than NORTHERN ACADEMY's 95.5%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Polokwane besides Happy Day Combined School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Happy Day Combined School?
Happy Day Combined School reported 194 learners and 17 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 11 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 Happy Day Combined School?
Yes. As a private school, Happy Day 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 Happy Day Combined School's matric results like?
Happy Day Combined School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 83.3%, in 2025. That's up from 78.6% in 2023.
Is Happy Day Combined School a public or private school?
Happy Day Combined School is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Happy Day Combined School?
You can call 087 232 8845. It is located at Percy Fyfe Mashashane Road.
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