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Hopetown Gekombineerde School

Public combined school · Hopetown, Northern Cape · Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) district (Unknown circuit)

Hopetown Gekombineerde School is a public combined school based in Hopetown. Its most recent matric class posted a 100% pass rate.

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

In Hopetown, Hopetown Gekombineerde School operates as a public combined school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

309
Learners
17
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Hopetown Gekombineerde School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Hopetown Gekombineerde School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 22 matric candidates from Hopetown Gekombineerde School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20232525100.0%
20241717100.0%
20252222100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Hopetown Gekombineerde School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematics led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics88100.0%
Mathematical Literacy99100.0%
Physical Sciences77100.0%
Life Sciences161487.5%
Agricultural Sciences11100.0%
Accounting44100.0%
Business Studies99100.0%
English First Additional Language1717100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) district with Hopetown Gekombineerde School.

  • Bongani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hopetown Gekombineerde School, 1,332 compared with 309; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hopetown Gekombineerde School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Carnarvon Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hopetown Gekombineerde School, 1,214 compared with 309; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hopetown Gekombineerde School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Lowryville Intermediate School teaches considerably more learners than Hopetown Gekombineerde School, 1,189 compared with 309; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Hopetown Gekombineerde School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Vaal-Oranje Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hopetown Gekombineerde School, 1,123 compared with 309; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hopetown Gekombineerde School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Douglas Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hopetown Gekombineerde School, 1,103 compared with 309, and is a public primary school, a different phase than Hopetown Gekombineerde School.

Hopetown

And within Hopetown itself, 3 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Oranje Diamant Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,001 learners against Hopetown Gekombineerde School's 309; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hopetown Gekombineerde School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • High School Steynville teaches considerably more learners than Hopetown Gekombineerde School, 863 compared with 309; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hopetown Gekombineerde School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 96.8% against Hopetown Gekombineerde School's 100%.
  • Grange Primary School teaches fewer learners than Hopetown Gekombineerde School, 51 compared with 309; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hopetown Gekombineerde School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Mark Street Hopetown, 8750
Postal
Po Box 110 Hopetown 8750
Telephone
053 203 8061
EMIS number
300022301

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Hopetown Gekombineerde 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 Hopetown Gekombineerde School directly, on 053 203 8061, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Hopetown Gekombineerde 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 Hopetown Gekombineerde School the best school in Hopetown?
On the numbers that are published, Hopetown Gekombineerde School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of HOËRSKOOL STEYNVILLE at 96.8%.
How many other schools are there in Hopetown besides Hopetown Gekombineerde School?
Schoolhive lists at least 3 other schools in and around Hopetown, including Oranje Diamant Primêre Skool.
How big are the classes at Hopetown Gekombineerde School?
Hopetown Gekombineerde School reported 309 learners and 17 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 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 Hopetown Gekombineerde School?
Yes, Hopetown Gekombineerde School 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 Hopetown Gekombineerde School's matric results like?
Hopetown Gekombineerde School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Hopetown Gekombineerde School a public or private school?
Hopetown Gekombineerde School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Hopetown Gekombineerde School?
You can call 053 203 8061. It is located at Mark Street Hopetown, 8750.
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