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Mara Combined School

Public combined school · Buysdorp, Limpopo · Vhembe West district (Unknown circuit)

In Buysdorp, Mara Combined School operates as a public combined school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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

Mara Combined School is a public combined school serving families in and around Buysdorp. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

143
Learners
4
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mara Combined School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

Vhembe West district

Here is how Mara Combined School compares with 5 other schools listed under Vhembe West district.

  • Dzata Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mara Combined School, 2,569 compared with 143; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mara Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mara Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mara Combined School, 2,292 compared with 143; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mara Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mara Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,202 learners against Mara Combined School's 143; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mara Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mara Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Elim Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mara Combined School, 2,035 compared with 143; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mara Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mara Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lwamondo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mara Combined School, 1,946 compared with 143; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mara Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mara Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Buysdorp

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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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Mara Combined School for 2027

Because Mara Combined School is a public school in Limpopo, its 2027 intake is coordinated provincially rather than by the school itself. Parents apply through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal using the Smart Admit Online Admission System, with Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 registration for 2027 closing on 31 August 2026. the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide covers everything you need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Buysdorp
Postal
P.o. Box 31; Buysdorp
Telephone
015 593 0101
EMIS number
905332004

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mara 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 Mara Combined School directly, on 015 593 0101, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mara 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 Mara Combined School the best school in Buysdorp?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mara Combined School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Buysdorp besides Mara Combined School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Buysdorp.
How big are the classes at Mara Combined School?
Mara Combined School reported 143 learners and 4 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Mara Combined School?
No. Mara Combined School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mara Combined School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Mara Combined School.
Is Mara Combined School a public or private school?
Mara Combined School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mara Combined School?
You can call 015 593 0101. It is located at Buysdorp.