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Qhubulwazi Combined School

Public combined school · Vukuzakhe, Volksrust, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Qhubulwazi Combined School, a public combined school serving Vukuzakhe, Volksrust. Its last matric group achieved a 91.7% pass rate.

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Qhubulwazi Combined School is a public combined school in Vukuzakhe, Volksrust. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,426
Learners
48
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Qhubulwazi 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 Qhubulwazi Combined School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 204 matric candidates from Qhubulwazi Combined School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 91.7% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202322317879.8%
202420818689.4%
202520418791.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Qhubulwazi Combined School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematics, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics3030100.0%
Mathematical Literacy17816089.9%
Physical Sciences302170.0%
Life Sciences1055855.2%
Accounting272592.6%
Business Studies484797.9%
Economics272385.2%
Geography18116490.6%
History15113488.7%
English First Additional Language208208100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

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

  • Shapeve Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Qhubulwazi Combined School, 2,881 compared with 1,426; is a public primary school, a different phase than Qhubulwazi Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Qhubulwazi Combined School, 2,246 compared with 1,426; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Qhubulwazi Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.4% against Qhubulwazi Combined School's 91.7%.
  • New Ermelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,165 learners against Qhubulwazi Combined School's 1,426; is a public primary school, a different phase than Qhubulwazi Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Qhubulwazi Combined School, 2,143 compared with 1,426; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Qhubulwazi Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.1% against Qhubulwazi Combined School's 91.7%).
  • Kt Twala Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Qhubulwazi Combined School's 1,426; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Qhubulwazi Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.9% against Qhubulwazi Combined School's 91.7%.

Volksrust

Zooming into Volksrust, here are 5 other schools to compare against Qhubulwazi Combined School.

  • Zizameleni Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Qhubulwazi Combined School, at 1,376 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Qhubulwazi Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Phembindlela Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Qhubulwazi Combined School, at 1,029 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Qhubulwazi Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Elangwane Secondary School teaches fewer learners than Qhubulwazi Combined School, 994 compared with 1,426; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Qhubulwazi Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86% against Qhubulwazi Combined School's 91.7%.
  • Theu Theu Primary School teaches fewer learners than Qhubulwazi Combined School, 945 compared with 1,426; is a public primary school, a different phase than Qhubulwazi Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Volksrust Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 922 learners against Qhubulwazi Combined School's 1,426; is a public primary school, a different phase than Qhubulwazi Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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
3950 Phuthaditjaba Drive, Vukuzakhe Township, Volksrust , 2470
Postal
Po Box 2 Volksrust Volksrust 2470
Telephone
017 735 5313
EMIS number
800018929

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Qhubulwazi 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 Qhubulwazi Combined School directly, on 017 735 5313, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Qhubulwazi 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 Qhubulwazi Combined School the best school in Volksrust?
On the numbers that are published, Qhubulwazi Combined School's 91.7% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of ELANGWANE SECONDARY SCHOOL at 86%.
How many other schools are there in Volksrust besides Qhubulwazi Combined School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Volksrust, including Zizameleni Primary School.
How big are the classes at Qhubulwazi Combined School?
Qhubulwazi Combined School reported 1,426 learners and 48 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Qhubulwazi Combined School?
Yes, Qhubulwazi 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 Qhubulwazi Combined School's matric results like?
Qhubulwazi Combined School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91.7%, in 2025. That's up from 79.8% in 2023.
Is Qhubulwazi Combined School a public or private school?
Qhubulwazi Combined School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Qhubulwazi Combined School?
You can call 017 735 5313. It is located at 3950 Phuthaditjaba Drive, Vukuzakhe Township, Volksrust , 2470.
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