On this page, you will find the key facts about Piet Retief Combined School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.
Piet Retief Combined School is a public combined school serving families in and around Piet Retief. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.
1,848
Learners
53
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Matric results
Three year NSC pass rate
In 2025, 99 matric candidates from Piet Retief Combined School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 63.6% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.
Year
Candidates wrote
Achieved NSC
Pass rate
2023
80
60
75.0%
2024
93
59
63.4%
2025
99
63
63.6%
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Subjects and results
Subject pass rates
Piet Retief Combined School reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Business Studies, with a 86.5% pass rate.
Subject
Wrote
Achieved
Pass rate
Mathematics
57
26
45.6%
Mathematical Literacy
38
28
73.7%
Physical Sciences
48
40
83.3%
Life Sciences
57
40
70.2%
Accounting
26
16
61.5%
Business Studies
37
32
86.5%
Economics
46
39
84.8%
Geography
69
59
85.5%
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Fees and funding
Fee-charging school
As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Piet Retief 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 Piet Retief Combined School for its exact current amount.
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.
