Muriel Brandskool Combined School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

Muriel Brandskool Combined School is a public combined school in Brakpan.

349

Learners

Educators

R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Cerebral Palsied

Specialisation

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile N/A school, Muriel Brandskool Combined School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Muriel Brandskool Combined School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Muriel Brandskool Combined School entered 19 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	23	23	100.0%
2024	22	22	100.0%
2025	19	19	100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Muriel Brandskool Combined School reported results in 3 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematical Literacy	22	21	95.5%
Business Studies	8	6	75.0%
English First Additional Language	12	12	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng East district

Tsakane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,918 learners against Muriel Brandskool Combined School's 349; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Muriel Brandskool Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.5% against Muriel Brandskool Combined School's 100%.
Geluksdal Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Muriel Brandskool Combined School, 1,895 compared with 349; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Muriel Brandskool Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.8% against Muriel Brandskool Combined School's 100%.
Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Muriel Brandskool Combined School, 1,843 compared with 349; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Muriel Brandskool Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.6% against Muriel Brandskool Combined School's 100%.
Buhlebemfundo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Muriel Brandskool Combined School, 1,827 compared with 349; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Muriel Brandskool Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.4% against Muriel Brandskool Combined School's 100%.
Vezukhono Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Muriel Brandskool Combined School, 1,823 compared with 349; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Muriel Brandskool Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.7% against Muriel Brandskool Combined School's 100%.

Brakpan

Tsakane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,918 learners against Muriel Brandskool Combined School's 349; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Muriel Brandskool Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.5% against Muriel Brandskool Combined School's 100%.
Geluksdal Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Muriel Brandskool Combined School, 1,895 compared with 349; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Muriel Brandskool Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.8% against Muriel Brandskool Combined School's 100%.
Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Muriel Brandskool Combined School, 1,843 compared with 349; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Muriel Brandskool Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.6% against Muriel Brandskool Combined School's 100%.
Buhlebemfundo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Muriel Brandskool Combined School, 1,827 compared with 349; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Muriel Brandskool Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.4% against Muriel Brandskool Combined School's 100%.
Je Malepe Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,725 learners against Muriel Brandskool Combined School's 349; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Muriel Brandskool Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.9% against Muriel Brandskool Combined School's 100%.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Muriel Brandskool Combined School for 2027

As a public school, Muriel Brandskool Combined School follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: 32, Muriel Brand Street, Brenthurst, Brakpan, Brakpan
Postal: X30 Brakpan 1540
Telephone: 011 817 9300
EMIS number: 700310581

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Muriel Brandskool 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 Muriel Brandskool Combined School directly, on 011 817 9300, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Muriel Brandskool 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 Muriel Brandskool Combined School the best school in Brakpan?

On the numbers that are published, Muriel Brandskool Combined School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of JE MALEPE SECONDARY SCHOOL at 80.9%.

How many other schools are there in Brakpan besides Muriel Brandskool Combined School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Brakpan, including Tsakane Secondary School.

How big are the classes at Muriel Brandskool Combined School?

Muriel Brandskool Combined School reported 349 learners and 38 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 9 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 Muriel Brandskool Combined School?

Yes, Muriel Brandskool 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 Muriel Brandskool Combined School's matric results like?

Muriel Brandskool Combined School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.

Is Muriel Brandskool Combined School a public or private school?

Muriel Brandskool Combined School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Muriel Brandskool Combined School?

You can call 011 817 9300. It is located at 32, Muriel Brand Street, Brenthurst, Brakpan, Brakpan.