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Rainbow Combined School

Private combined school · Lenyenye, Limpopo · Mopani West district (Unknown circuit)

In Lenyenye, Rainbow Combined School operates as a private combined school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 94%.

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

Rainbow Combined School is a private combined school serving families in and around Lenyenye. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

1,020
Learners
39
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Rainbow Combined School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Rainbow Combined School entered 67 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 94% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023424197.6%
2024464291.3%
2025676394.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Rainbow Combined School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Accounting had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics252288.0%
Mathematical Literacy212095.2%
Physical Sciences181688.9%
Life Sciences242395.8%
Accounting88100.0%
Business Studies221672.7%
Economics282589.3%
Geography222195.5%
English First Additional Language4646100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mopani West district

5 other schools in Mopani West district, for comparison against Rainbow Combined School.

  • Magoza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,971 learners against Rainbow Combined School's 1,020; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.1% against Rainbow Combined School's 94%).
  • W.m. Kgatla Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,700 learners against Rainbow Combined School's 1,020; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Kgapane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rainbow Combined School, 1,675 compared with 1,020; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.6% against Rainbow Combined School's 94%.
  • Burghersdorp Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,645 learners against Rainbow Combined School's 1,020; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.8% against Rainbow Combined School's 94%.
  • Dududu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,567 learners against Rainbow Combined School's 1,020; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Lenyenye

Zooming into Lenyenye, here are 5 other schools to compare against Rainbow Combined School.

  • Mmaphai Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Rainbow Combined School, at 1,199 learners; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Rita Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Rainbow Combined School, at 1,178 learners; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Phusela Secondary School is a similar size to Rainbow Combined School, with 1,099 learners against 1,020; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.9% against Rainbow Combined School's 94%.
  • Montsheng Primary School is a similar size to Rainbow Combined School, with 911 learners against 1,020; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Ramalema Primary School is a similar size to Rainbow Combined School, with 907 learners against 1,020; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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
Site Number 647; Sasekani Village;
Postal
P.o. Box 1171; Lenyenye
Telephone
015 065 0146
EMIS number
926541973

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Rainbow 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 Rainbow Combined School directly, on 015 065 0146, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Rainbow 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 Rainbow Combined School the best school in Lenyenye?
On the numbers that are published, Rainbow Combined School's 94% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of PHUSELA at 87.9%.
How many other schools are there in Lenyenye besides Rainbow Combined School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Lenyenye, including Mmaphai.
How big are the classes at Rainbow Combined School?
Rainbow Combined School reported 1,020 learners and 39 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Rainbow Combined School?
Yes. As a private school, Rainbow Combined School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Rainbow Combined School's matric results like?
Rainbow Combined School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 94%, in 2025. That's down from 97.6% in 2023.
Is Rainbow Combined School a public or private school?
Rainbow Combined School is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Rainbow Combined School?
You can call 015 065 0146. It is located at Site Number 647; Sasekani Village;.
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