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Masakheke Combined School

Public combined school · Nkqubela, Robertson, Western Cape · Cape Winelands district (2 circuit)

Masakheke Combined School is a public combined school based in Nkqubela, Robertson. Its last matric group achieved a 67.3% pass rate.

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

In Nkqubela, Robertson, Masakheke Combined School operates as a public combined school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

877
Learners
21
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Masakheke Combined School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 113 learners from Masakheke Combined School who wrote matric in 2025, 67.3% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023804657.5%
2024654975.4%
20251137667.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Masakheke Combined School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics11218.2%
Mathematical Literacy545194.4%
Physical Sciences6350.0%
Life Sciences401537.5%
Business Studies594372.9%
Geography615183.6%
History251976.0%
English First Additional Language6565100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Cape Winelands district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Cape Winelands district with Masakheke Combined School.

  • Ikaya Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,957 learners against Masakheke Combined School's 877; is a public primary school, a different phase than Masakheke Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kayamandi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Masakheke Combined School, 1,824 compared with 877; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Masakheke Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 80% against Masakheke Combined School's 67.3%.
  • Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Masakheke Combined School, 1,785 compared with 877; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Masakheke Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 80.5% against Masakheke Combined School's 67.3%.
  • Ihlumelo Junor Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,747 learners against Masakheke Combined School's 877; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Masakheke Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 71.7% against Masakheke Combined School's 67.3%.
  • Langeberg SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,739 learners against Masakheke Combined School's 877; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Masakheke Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 78% against Masakheke Combined School's 67.3%.

Robertson

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

  • Langeberg SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,739 learners against Masakheke Combined School's 877; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Masakheke Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 78% against Masakheke Combined School's 67.3%.
  • Dagbreek Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Masakheke Combined School, 1,361 compared with 877; is a public primary school, a different phase than Masakheke Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nkqubela Primary School is a similar size to Masakheke Combined School, with 1,014 learners against 877; is a public primary school, a different phase than Masakheke Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • De Villiers Primary School is a similar size to Masakheke Combined School, with 940 learners against 877; is a public primary school, a different phase than Masakheke Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Vergesig Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Masakheke Combined School, at 932 learners; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Masakheke Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Masakheke Combined School for 2027

Masakheke Combined School is a public school, so admissions and transfers are handled through the Western Cape Education Department's online system rather than the school directly. For the 2027 intake, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026, with transfer requests for other grades running from 3 to 17 August 2026, via the Western Cape Admissions Portal. See the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for the required documents and full process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Peter Street Nkqubela Location Robertson 6705
Postal
P O Box 317 Nkqubela Robertson 6705
Telephone
023 626 4310
EMIS number
128041108

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Masakheke 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 Masakheke Combined School directly, on 023 626 4310, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Masakheke 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 Masakheke Combined School the best school in Robertson?
On the numbers that are published, Masakheke Combined School's matric pass rate of 67.3% is lower than LANGEBERG SEKONDﾊR's 78%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Robertson besides Masakheke Combined School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Robertson, including Langeberg SekondﾊR.
How big are the classes at Masakheke Combined School?
Masakheke Combined School reported 877 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 42 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 Masakheke Combined School?
No. Masakheke Combined School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Masakheke Combined School's matric results like?
Masakheke Combined School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 67.3%, in 2025. That's up from 57.5% in 2023.
Is Masakheke Combined School a public or private school?
Masakheke Combined School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Masakheke Combined School?
You can call 023 626 4310. It is located at Peter Street Nkqubela Location Robertson 6705.
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