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Marikana Combined School

Public combined school, comprehensive specialisation · Rooikoppies, Brits, North West · Bojanala district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Marikana Combined School, a public combined school serving Rooikoppies, Brits. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 86.6%.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Marikana Combined School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Marikana Combined School is a public combined school in Rooikoppies, Brits. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

1,393
Learners
44
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Marikana 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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Marikana Combined School entered 164 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 86.6% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202314010877.1%
202415512781.9%
202516414286.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Marikana Combined School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 99.4%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics472246.8%
Mathematical Literacy1088175.0%
Physical Sciences452453.3%
Life Sciences1337052.6%
Agricultural Sciences1338160.9%
Accounting161168.8%
Business Studies221986.4%
Economics221672.7%
Geography13912287.8%
English First Additional Language15515499.4%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bojanala district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Bojanala district with Marikana Combined School.

  • Paardekraal Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Marikana Combined School, 2,257 compared with 1,393; is a public primary school, a different phase than Marikana Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Botlhabelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Marikana Combined School, 2,146 compared with 1,393; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Marikana Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (88.4% against Marikana Combined School's 86.6%).
  • Thuto-Pele High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,053 learners against Marikana Combined School's 1,393; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Marikana Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Marikana Combined School's 86.6%.
  • Vukuzenzele Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Marikana Combined School, 2,005 compared with 1,393; is a public primary school, a different phase than Marikana Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Boikagong Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,957 learners against Marikana Combined School's 1,393; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Marikana Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.7% against Marikana Combined School's 86.6%.

Brits

Zooming into Brits, here are 5 other schools to compare against Marikana Combined School.

  • Botlhabelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Marikana Combined School, 2,146 compared with 1,393; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Marikana Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (88.4% against Marikana Combined School's 86.6%).
  • Thuto-Pele High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,053 learners against Marikana Combined School's 1,393; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Marikana Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Marikana Combined School's 86.6%.
  • Marikana Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Marikana Combined School, at 1,910 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Marikana Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tshepagalang Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Marikana Combined School, at 1,696 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Marikana Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94% against Marikana Combined School's 86.6%.
  • Ikatisong Secondary School is a similar size to Marikana Combined School, with 1,657 learners against 1,393; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Marikana Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.2% against Marikana Combined School's 86.6%.
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 Marikana Combined School for 2027

Marikana Combined School is a public school, so admission follows the North West Department of Education's provincial learner registration campaign for 2027. Registration opened on 8 April 2026 and closes on 30 September 2026; details and the required documents are on the department's North West Department of Education Learner Registration page. See the full North West School Application Process Guide for the full requirements and district contacts.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Plot 53, Rooikoppies, Marikana, 6747
Postal
P.o.box 183, Marikana, 0284
Telephone
014 463 0998
EMIS number
600101111

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Marikana 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 Marikana Combined School directly, on 014 463 0998, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Marikana 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 Marikana Combined School the best school in Brits?
On the numbers that are published, Marikana Combined School's matric pass rate of 86.6% is lower than Thuto-Pele High School's 95.5%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Brits besides Marikana Combined School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Brits, including Botlhabelo High School.
How big are the classes at Marikana Combined School?
Marikana Combined School reported 1,393 learners and 44 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Marikana Combined School?
No. Marikana Combined School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Marikana Combined School's matric results like?
Marikana Combined School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86.6%, in 2025. That's up from 77.1% in 2023.
Is Marikana Combined School a public or private school?
Marikana Combined School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Marikana Combined School?
You can call 014 463 0998. It is located at Plot 53, Rooikoppies, Marikana, 6747.
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