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Sutherland Combined School

Public combined school · Sutherland, Northern Cape · Namakwa (NMK) district (Unknown circuit)

In Sutherland, Sutherland Combined School operates as a public combined school. Its most recent matric class posted a 68.8% pass rate.

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

Sutherland Combined School is a public combined school serving families in and around Sutherland. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

116
Learners
8
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, Sutherland 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 Sutherland Combined School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Sutherland Combined School entered 16 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 68.8% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023161275.0%
2024181161.1%
2025161168.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Sutherland Combined School reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics100.0%
Mathematical Literacy1717100.0%
Physical Sciences100.0%
Life Sciences11218.2%
Accounting22100.0%
Business Studies17847.1%
History1616100.0%
English First Additional Language1818100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Namakwa (NMK) district

5 other schools in Namakwa (NMK) district, for comparison against Sutherland Combined School.

  • Hantam Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sutherland Combined School, 1,454 compared with 116; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sutherland Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Dr Izak Van Niekerk Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,102 learners against Sutherland Combined School's 116; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sutherland Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Ferdinand Brecher Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sutherland Combined School, 865 compared with 116; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sutherland Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Okiep Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 725 learners against Sutherland Combined School's 116; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sutherland Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Concordia Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 690 learners against Sutherland Combined School's 116; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sutherland Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Sutherland

Zooming into Sutherland, here are 1 other schools to compare against Sutherland Combined School.

  • Roggeveld Intermediate School is noticeably bigger, teaching 433 learners against Sutherland Combined School's 116, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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
Muller Street Sutherland, 6920
Postal
Po Box 12 Sutherland 6920
Telephone
023 571 1055
Website
sutherlandhs.co.za
Email
5f9f2018bd9a42b88167939efd04c474@sutherlandhs.co.za
EMIS number
300033303

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sutherland 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 Sutherland Combined School directly, on 023 571 1055, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sutherland 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 Sutherland Combined School the best school in Sutherland?
Sutherland Combined School's most recent matric pass rate was 68.8%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Sutherland besides Sutherland Combined School?
Schoolhive lists at least 1 other schools in and around Sutherland, including Roggeveld Intermediate School.
How big are the classes at Sutherland Combined School?
Sutherland Combined School reported 116 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 15 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 Sutherland Combined School?
Yes, Sutherland 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 Sutherland Combined School's matric results like?
Sutherland Combined School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 68.8%, in 2025. That's down from 75% in 2023.
Is Sutherland Combined School a public or private school?
Sutherland Combined School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sutherland Combined School?
You can call 023 571 1055. It is located at Muller Street Sutherland, 6920.
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