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Thistle Grove Combined School

Public combined school · Thistle Grove, Kinross, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

Thistle Grove Combined School is a public combined school in Thistle Grove, Kinross. Its most recent matric class posted a 56.3% pass rate.

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Located in Thistle Grove, Kinross, Thistle Grove Combined School is a public combined school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,582
Learners
54
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Thistle Grove Combined School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Thistle Grove Combined School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 160 matric candidates from Thistle Grove Combined School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 56.3% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231838043.7%
20241055249.5%
20251609056.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Thistle Grove Combined School offered results across 4 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Life Sciences led the field at 84.2%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1054744.8%
Physical Sciences1054946.7%
Life Sciences766484.2%
Accounting856171.8%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

Here is how Thistle Grove Combined School compares with 5 other schools listed under Gert Sibande district.

  • Shapeve Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,881 learners against Thistle Grove Combined School's 1,582; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thistle Grove Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,246 learners against Thistle Grove Combined School's 1,582; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thistle Grove Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.4% against Thistle Grove Combined School's 56.3%.
  • New Ermelo Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Thistle Grove Combined School, at 2,165 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thistle Grove Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is a similar size to Thistle Grove Combined School, with 2,143 learners against 1,582; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thistle Grove Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Thistle Grove Combined School's 56.3%.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Thistle Grove Combined School, at 2,087 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thistle Grove Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 83.9% against Thistle Grove Combined School's 56.3%.

Kinross

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

  • Sasolia Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Thistle Grove Combined School, at 1,250 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thistle Grove Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kinross Primary School teaches fewer learners than Thistle Grove Combined School, 824 compared with 1,582; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thistle Grove Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Emdibini Primary School teaches fewer learners than Thistle Grove Combined School, 540 compared with 1,582; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thistle Grove Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Primary School Kinross teaches fewer learners than Thistle Grove Combined School, 447 compared with 1,582; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thistle Grove Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Highveld Muslim Combined School teaches fewer learners than Thistle Grove Combined School, 257 compared with 1,582; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Thistle Grove Combined School's 56.3%.
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
Cnr. Hadeda & Korhaan , Thistle Grove, Kinross, 2270
Postal
Po Box 2011 Kinross 2270
Telephone
017 687 2147
EMIS number
800023176

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thistle Grove 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 Thistle Grove Combined School directly, on 017 687 2147, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thistle Grove Combined 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 Thistle Grove Combined School the best school in Kinross?
On the numbers that are published, Thistle Grove Combined School's matric pass rate of 56.3% is lower than HIGHVELD MUSLIM COMBINED SCHOOL's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Kinross besides Thistle Grove Combined School?
Schoolhive lists at least 5 other schools in and around Kinross, including Sasolia Primary School.
How big are the classes at Thistle Grove Combined School?
Thistle Grove Combined School reported 1,582 learners and 54 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 Thistle Grove Combined School?
Yes, Thistle Grove 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 Thistle Grove Combined School's matric results like?
Thistle Grove Combined School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 56.3%, in 2025. That's up from 43.7% in 2023.
Is Thistle Grove Combined School a public or private school?
Thistle Grove Combined School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thistle Grove Combined School?
You can call 017 687 2147. It is located at Cnr. Hadeda & Korhaan , Thistle Grove, Kinross, 2270.
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