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Imbali Combined School

Private combined school · Orange Farm, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg South district (1 circuit)

Welcome to Imbali Combined School, a private combined school serving Orange Farm, Johannesburg. Its last matric group achieved a 100% pass rate.

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Imbali Combined School is a private combined school in Orange Farm, Johannesburg. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

1,322
Learners
45
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Imbali 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

Of the 52 learners from Imbali Combined School who wrote matric in 2025, 100% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20233434100.0%
2024515098.0%
20255252100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Imbali Combined School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics171482.4%
Mathematical Literacy3434100.0%
Physical Sciences1515100.0%
Life Sciences2121100.0%
Accounting161487.5%
Business Studies302893.3%
Economics171588.2%
Geography343294.1%
History2020100.0%
English First Additional Language5151100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.


District comparison

Johannesburg South district

  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Imbali Combined School's 1,322; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Lawley Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Imbali Combined School, 2,715 compared with 1,322; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Elethu Themba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,306 learners against Imbali Combined School's 1,322; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.9% against Imbali Combined School's 100%.
  • Southview High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,274 learners against Imbali Combined School's 1,322; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.2% against Imbali Combined School's 100%.
  • Leshata Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Imbali Combined School, 2,194 compared with 1,322; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.3% against Imbali Combined School's 100%).

Johannesburg

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Imbali Combined School's 1,322; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Imbali Combined School, 2,896 compared with 1,322; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Imbali Combined School's 100%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Imbali Combined School's 1,322; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Imbali Combined School's 1,322; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Imbali Combined School, 2,848 compared with 1,322; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under 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
2156, Extension 1, , Orange Farm, Johannesburg
Postal
938 Section B Palm Springs Sebokeng 1841
Telephone
011 850 1125
Website
imbalicombinedschool.com
EMIS number
700330852

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Imbali 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 Imbali Combined School directly, on 011 850 1125, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Imbali 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 Imbali Combined School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Imbali Combined School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of ALEXANDRA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 78.3%.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Imbali Combined School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Imbali Combined School?
Imbali Combined School reported 1,322 learners and 45 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Imbali Combined School?
Yes. As a private school, Imbali 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 Imbali Combined School's matric results like?
Imbali Combined School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Imbali Combined School a public or private school?
Imbali Combined School is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Imbali Combined School?
You can call 011 850 1125. It is located at 2156, Extension 1, , Orange Farm, Johannesburg.
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