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St. Mark's Comprehensive College

Public secondary school · Janefurse, Groblersdal, Limpopo · Sekhukhune East district (Unknown circuit)

In Janefurse, Groblersdal, St. Mark's Comprehensive College operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 83.8% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about St. Mark's Comprehensive College: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

St. Mark's Comprehensive College is a public secondary school serving families in and around Janefurse, Groblersdal. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

605
Learners
28
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, St. Mark's Comprehensive College 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 St. Mark's Comprehensive College for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 136 matric candidates from St. Mark's Comprehensive College sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 83.8% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231169985.3%
20241018887.1%
202513611483.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

St. Mark's Comprehensive College reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics795974.7%
Mathematical Literacy222195.5%
Physical Sciences614370.5%
Life Sciences918087.9%
Agricultural Sciences333090.9%
Accounting10990.0%
Business Studies7685.7%
Economics121191.7%
Geography898898.9%
English First Additional Language7979100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sekhukhune East district

Here is how St. Mark's Comprehensive College compares with 5 other schools listed under Sekhukhune East district.

  • Jane Furse Comprehensive Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,177 learners against St. Mark's Comprehensive College's 605; is a public combined school, a different phase than St. Mark's Comprehensive College; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.5% against St. Mark's Comprehensive College's 83.8%.
  • St Thomas College teaches considerably more learners than St. Mark's Comprehensive College, 2,042 compared with 605; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against St. Mark's Comprehensive College's 83.8%.
  • Mosebu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St. Mark's Comprehensive College, 1,875 compared with 605; is a public primary school, a different phase than St. Mark's Comprehensive College; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Shopiane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,571 learners against St. Mark's Comprehensive College's 605; is a public primary school, a different phase than St. Mark's Comprehensive College; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,570 learners against St. Mark's Comprehensive College's 605; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.3% against St. Mark's Comprehensive College's 83.8%.

Groblersdal

Zooming into Groblersdal, here are 5 other schools to compare against St. Mark's Comprehensive College.

  • Baropodi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,446 learners against St. Mark's Comprehensive College's 605; is a public primary school, a different phase than St. Mark's Comprehensive College; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Onane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St. Mark's Comprehensive College, 1,394 compared with 605; is a public primary school, a different phase than St. Mark's Comprehensive College; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sindile Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St. Mark's Comprehensive College, 1,354 compared with 605; is a public primary school, a different phase than St. Mark's Comprehensive College; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Refilwe Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,285 learners against St. Mark's Comprehensive College's 605; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.1% against St. Mark's Comprehensive College's 83.8%.
  • Ngwanamatlang Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St. Mark's Comprehensive College, 1,271 compared with 605; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against St. Mark's Comprehensive College's 83.8%.
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 Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to St. Mark's Comprehensive College for 2027

St. Mark's Comprehensive College is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Limpopo Department of Education's provincial process rather than the school alone. Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted online through the Smart Admit Online Admission System, via the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal, and the 2027 intake closes on 31 August 2026. See the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide for the full step by step process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Vergelegen 'B'; Jane Furse;
Postal
P/Bag X430; Jane Furse1085
Telephone
013 265 1073
Website
stmarkscollege.co.za
Email
principal@stmarkscollege.co.za
EMIS number
925661658

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at St. Mark's Comprehensive College?
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 St. Mark's Comprehensive College directly, on 013 265 1073, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to St. Mark's Comprehensive College?
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 Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is St. Mark's Comprehensive College the best school in Groblersdal?
On the numbers that are published, St. Mark's Comprehensive College's matric pass rate of 83.8% is lower than NGWANAMATLANG's 97.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Groblersdal besides St. Mark's Comprehensive College?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Groblersdal, including Baropodi.
How big are the classes at St. Mark's Comprehensive College?
St. Mark's Comprehensive College reported 605 learners and 28 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 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 St. Mark's Comprehensive College?
Yes, St. Mark's Comprehensive College 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 St. Mark's Comprehensive College's matric results like?
St. Mark's Comprehensive College's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 83.8%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 85.3% since 2023.
Is St. Mark's Comprehensive College a public or private school?
St. Mark's Comprehensive College is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact St. Mark's Comprehensive College?
You can call 013 265 1073. It is located at Vergelegen 'B'; Jane Furse;.
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