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Living Waters Combined School

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

Living Waters Combined School is a private combined school based in Groblersdal. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 90%.

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

In Groblersdal, Living Waters Combined School operates as a private combined school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

219
Learners
16
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Living Waters Combined School is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact Living Waters Combined School directly for the current fee schedule.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 30 learners from Living Waters Combined School who wrote matric in 2025, 90% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023231878.3%
2024473574.5%
2025302790.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Living Waters Combined School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Geography led the field at 94.1%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics10990.0%
Mathematical Literacy373389.2%
Physical Sciences10770.0%
Life Sciences211361.9%
Agricultural Sciences10880.0%
Accounting6583.3%
Business Studies201365.0%
Economics12866.7%
Geography171694.1%
History312064.5%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sekhukhune South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Sekhukhune South district with Living Waters Combined School.

  • Rantobeng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,548 learners against Living Waters Combined School's 219; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.1% against Living Waters Combined School's 90%).
  • Onane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,394 learners against Living Waters Combined School's 219; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Phutikwena Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,376 learners against Living Waters Combined School's 219; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sindile Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,354 learners against Living Waters Combined School's 219; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mannyetha Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,316 learners against Living Waters Combined School's 219; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; 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 Living Waters Combined School, 1,446 compared with 219; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Onane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,394 learners against Living Waters Combined School's 219; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sindile Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,354 learners against Living Waters Combined School's 219; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Refilwe Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Living Waters Combined School, 1,285 compared with 219; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.1% against Living Waters Combined School's 90%.
  • Ngwanamatlang Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,271 learners against Living Waters Combined School's 219; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Living Waters 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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
31 Klipbank Farm; Groblersdal
Postal
P.o Box 1645;
Telephone
013 590 0195
EMIS number
996606544

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Living Waters 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 Living Waters Combined School directly, on 013 590 0195, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Living Waters 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 Living Waters Combined School the best school in Groblersdal?
On the numbers that are published, Living Waters 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 Living Waters Combined School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Groblersdal, including Baropodi.
How big are the classes at Living Waters Combined School?
Living Waters Combined School reported 219 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 14 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 Living Waters Combined School?
Yes. As a private school, Living Waters 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 Living Waters Combined School's matric results like?
Living Waters Combined School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90%, in 2025. That's up from 78.3% in 2023.
Is Living Waters Combined School a public or private school?
Living Waters Combined School is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Living Waters Combined School?
You can call 013 590 0195. It is located at 31 Klipbank Farm; Groblersdal.
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