Public combined school · Lothair, Lothair, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)
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.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 64 | 49 | 76.6% |
| 2024 | 51 | 46 | 90.2% |
| 2025 | 63 | 58 | 92.1% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
The Gem Combined School reported results in 7 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 25 | 17 | 68.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 26 | 26 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 23 | 16 | 69.6% |
| Life Sciences | 26 | 19 | 73.1% |
| Geography | 51 | 50 | 98.0% |
| History | 25 | 25 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 51 | 51 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.