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Rietfontein Gekombineerde School

Public combined school · Null, Mier, Northern Cape · Zf Mgcawu (ZFM) district (Unknown circuit)

Rietfontein Gekombineerde School is a public combined school in Null, Mier. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 97.8%.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Rietfontein Gekombineerde School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Null, Mier, Rietfontein Gekombineerde School is a public combined school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

924
Learners
33
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Rietfontein Gekombineerde School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 93 learners from Rietfontein Gekombineerde School who wrote matric in 2025, 97.8% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023765369.7%
2024957882.1%
2025939197.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Rietfontein Gekombineerde School offered results across 6 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematical Literacy956770.5%
Life Sciences12541.7%
Economics171588.2%
Geography131292.3%
History766484.2%
English First Additional Language9595100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Zf Mgcawu (ZFM) district

Here is how Rietfontein Gekombineerde School compares with 5 other schools listed under Zf Mgcawu (ZFM) district.

  • Westerkim Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,570 learners against Rietfontein Gekombineerde School's 924; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rietfontein Gekombineerde School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Rosendal Intermediate School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,526 learners against Rietfontein Gekombineerde School's 924, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Assmang Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rietfontein Gekombineerde School, 1,459 compared with 924; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rietfontein Gekombineerde School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Die Kuil Intermediate School teaches considerably more learners than Rietfontein Gekombineerde School, 1,377 compared with 924; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Rietfontein Gekombineerde School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Saul Damon Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rietfontein Gekombineerde School, 1,353 compared with 924; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rietfontein Gekombineerde School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.4% against Rietfontein Gekombineerde School's 97.8%.

Mier

And within Mier itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Philandersbron Primary Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 219 learners against Rietfontein Gekombineerde School's 924; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rietfontein Gekombineerde School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Loubos (Vgk) Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 133 learners against Rietfontein Gekombineerde School's 924; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rietfontein Gekombineerde School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Welkom Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 107 learners against Rietfontein Gekombineerde School's 924; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rietfontein Gekombineerde School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Klein Mier (Vgk) Primary School teaches fewer learners than Rietfontein Gekombineerde School, 76 compared with 924; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rietfontein Gekombineerde School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Groot Mier (Vgk) Primary School teaches fewer learners than Rietfontein Gekombineerde School, 24 compared with 924; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rietfontein Gekombineerde School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Daan Swanepoel Street, Rietfontein, Mier, 8811
Postal
Po Box 3 Mier 8811
Telephone
054 531 0094
EMIS number
300041301

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Rietfontein Gekombineerde 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 Rietfontein Gekombineerde School directly, on 054 531 0094, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Rietfontein Gekombineerde School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Rietfontein Gekombineerde School the best school in Mier?
Rietfontein Gekombineerde School's most recent matric pass rate was 97.8%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Mier besides Rietfontein Gekombineerde School?
Schoolhive lists at least 5 other schools in and around Mier, including Philandersbron Primary.
How big are the classes at Rietfontein Gekombineerde School?
Rietfontein Gekombineerde School reported 924 learners and 33 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Rietfontein Gekombineerde School?
No. Rietfontein Gekombineerde School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Rietfontein Gekombineerde School's matric results like?
Rietfontein Gekombineerde School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.8%, in 2025. That's up from 69.7% in 2023.
Is Rietfontein Gekombineerde School a public or private school?
Rietfontein Gekombineerde School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Rietfontein Gekombineerde School?
You can call 054 531 0094. It is located at Daan Swanepoel Street, Rietfontein, Mier, 8811.
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