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The Gem Combined School

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

Welcome to The Gem Combined School, a public combined school serving Lothair. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 92.1%.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about The Gem Combined School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

The Gem Combined School is a public combined school in Lothair. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

573
Learners
20
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q2 school, The Gem 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 The Gem Combined School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 63 learners from The Gem Combined School who wrote matric in 2025, 92.1% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023644976.6%
2024514690.2%
2025635892.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

The Gem Combined School reported results in 7 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics251768.0%
Mathematical Literacy2626100.0%
Physical Sciences231669.6%
Life Sciences261973.1%
Geography515098.0%
History2525100.0%
English First Additional Language5151100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

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

  • Shapeve Primary School teaches considerably more learners than The Gem Combined School, 2,881 compared with 573; is a public primary school, a different phase than The Gem Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than The Gem Combined School, 2,246 compared with 573; is a public secondary school, a different phase than The Gem Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.4% against The Gem Combined School's 92.1%.
  • New Ermelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,165 learners against The Gem Combined School's 573; is a public primary school, a different phase than The Gem Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than The Gem Combined School, 2,143 compared with 573; is a public secondary school, a different phase than The Gem Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.1% against The Gem Combined School's 92.1%).
  • Kt Twala Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against The Gem Combined School's 573; is a public secondary school, a different phase than The Gem Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.9% against The Gem Combined School's 92.1%.

Lothair

Zooming into Lothair, here are 5 other schools to compare against The Gem Combined School.

  • Lothair Primary School teaches considerably more learners than The Gem Combined School, 1,065 compared with 573; is a public primary school, a different phase than The Gem Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Ubuhle Bolwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than The Gem Combined School, 1,058 compared with 573; is a public secondary school, a different phase than The Gem Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (92.4% against The Gem Combined School's 92.1%).
  • Primary School Lothair teaches fewer learners than The Gem Combined School, 267 compared with 573; is a public primary school, a different phase than The Gem Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Clifton Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 259 learners against The Gem Combined School's 573; is a public primary school, a different phase than The Gem Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Umpilusi Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 226 learners against The Gem Combined School's 573; is a public primary school, a different phase than The Gem Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
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
Rothsay Farm, New Scotland, Lothair, 2370
Postal
Po Box 71 Lothair Ermelo 2370
Telephone
082 427 3104
EMIS number
800023028

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at The Gem 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 The Gem Combined School directly, on 082 427 3104, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to The Gem 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 The Gem Combined School the best school in Lothair?
On the numbers that are published, The Gem Combined School's matric pass rate of 92.1% is lower than UBUHLE BOLWAZI SECONDARY SCHOOL's 92.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Lothair besides The Gem Combined School?
Schoolhive lists at least 9 other schools in and around Lothair, including Lothair Primary School.
How big are the classes at The Gem Combined School?
The Gem Combined School reported 573 learners and 20 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 The Gem Combined School?
Yes, The Gem 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 The Gem Combined School's matric results like?
The Gem Combined School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.1%, in 2025. That's up from 76.6% in 2023.
Is The Gem Combined School a public or private school?
The Gem Combined School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact The Gem Combined School?
You can call 082 427 3104. It is located at Rothsay Farm, New Scotland, Lothair, 2370.
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