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Ngema Combined School

Public combined school · Piet Retief, Piet Retief, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

In Piet Retief, Ngema Combined School operates as a public combined school. The school's roll stands at roughly 989 learners.

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

Ngema Combined School is a public combined school serving families in and around Piet Retief. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

989
Learners
25
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q1 school, Ngema 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 Ngema Combined School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

5 other schools in Gert Sibande district, for comparison against Ngema Combined School.

  • Shapeve Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ngema Combined School, 2,881 compared with 989; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ngema Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ngema Combined School, 2,246 compared with 989; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ngema Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ngema Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • New Ermelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,165 learners against Ngema Combined School's 989; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ngema Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ngema Combined School, 2,143 compared with 989; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ngema Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ngema Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Ngema Combined School's 989; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ngema Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ngema Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Piet Retief

Zooming into Piet Retief, here are 5 other schools to compare against Ngema Combined School.

  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ngema Combined School, 2,143 compared with 989; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ngema Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ngema Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Inqubeko Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,944 learners against Ngema Combined School's 989; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ngema Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 94% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ngema Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Piet Retief Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,848 learners against Ngema Combined School's 989; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 63.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ngema Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Imizamoyethu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ngema Combined School, 1,824 compared with 989; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ngema Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Nqobile Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,534 learners against Ngema Combined School's 989; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ngema Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Ngema Trust, , Piet Retief, 2380
Postal
Private Bag X 22 Piet Retief Piet Retief 2380
Telephone
079 741 0450
EMIS number
800016725

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ngema 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 Ngema Combined School directly, on 079 741 0450, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ngema 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 Ngema Combined School the best school in Piet Retief?
No matric pass rate is on record for Ngema 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 Piet Retief besides Ngema Combined School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Piet Retief, including Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Ngema Combined School?
Ngema Combined School reported 989 learners and 25 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 40 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 Ngema Combined School?
Yes, Ngema 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 Ngema Combined School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Ngema Combined School.
Is Ngema Combined School a public or private school?
Ngema Combined School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ngema Combined School?
You can call 079 741 0450. It is located at Ngema Trust, , Piet Retief, 2380.
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