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Kemp Siding Combined School

Public combined school · Piet Retief, Piet Retief, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

Kemp Siding Combined School is a public combined school in Piet Retief. Its most recent matric class posted a 79.7% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Kemp Siding Combined School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Piet Retief, Kemp Siding Combined School is a public combined school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

1,009
Learners
29
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Kemp Siding Combined School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. 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 Kemp Siding Combined School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Kemp Siding Combined School entered 59 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 79.7% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023403587.5%
2024534584.9%
2025594779.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Kemp Siding Combined School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Business Studies led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics211676.2%
Mathematical Literacy342779.4%
Physical Sciences211781.0%
Life Sciences211990.5%
Accounting242083.3%
Business Studies3434100.0%
Economics332781.8%
English First Additional Language545398.1%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

Here is how Kemp Siding Combined School compares with 5 other schools listed under Gert Sibande district.

  • Shapeve Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,881 learners against Kemp Siding Combined School's 1,009; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kemp Siding Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,246 learners against Kemp Siding Combined School's 1,009; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kemp Siding Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.4% against Kemp Siding Combined School's 79.7%.
  • New Ermelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kemp Siding Combined School, 2,165 compared with 1,009; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kemp Siding Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,143 learners against Kemp Siding Combined School's 1,009; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kemp Siding Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Kemp Siding Combined School's 79.7%.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kemp Siding Combined School, 2,087 compared with 1,009; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kemp Siding Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 83.9% against Kemp Siding Combined School's 79.7%.

Piet Retief

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

  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,143 learners against Kemp Siding Combined School's 1,009; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kemp Siding Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Kemp Siding Combined School's 79.7%.
  • Inqubeko Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kemp Siding Combined School, 1,944 compared with 1,009; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kemp Siding Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94% against Kemp Siding Combined School's 79.7%.
  • Piet Retief Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Kemp Siding Combined School, 1,848 compared with 1,009; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.6% against Kemp Siding Combined School's 79.7%.
  • Imizamoyethu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,824 learners against Kemp Siding Combined School's 1,009; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kemp Siding Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Nqobile Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kemp Siding Combined School, 1,534 compared with 1,009; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kemp Siding Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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
Vroegeveld Farm, , Piet Retief, 2380
Postal
Po Box 936 Piet Retief Piet Retief 2380
Telephone
017 826 0514
EMIS number
800007476

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kemp Siding 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 Kemp Siding Combined School directly, on 017 826 0514, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kemp Siding 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 Kemp Siding Combined School the best school in Piet Retief?
On the numbers that are published, Kemp Siding Combined School's matric pass rate of 79.7% is lower than INQUBEKO SECONDARY SCHOOL's 94%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Piet Retief besides Kemp Siding Combined School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Piet Retief, including Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Kemp Siding Combined School?
Kemp Siding Combined School reported 1,009 learners and 29 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Kemp Siding Combined School?
Yes, Kemp Siding Combined 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 Kemp Siding Combined School's matric results like?
Kemp Siding Combined School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 79.7%, in 2025. That's down from 87.5% in 2023.
Is Kemp Siding Combined School a public or private school?
Kemp Siding Combined School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kemp Siding Combined School?
You can call 017 826 0514. It is located at Vroegeveld Farm, , Piet Retief, 2380.
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