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Tshepeha Combined School

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

Welcome to Tshepeha Combined School, a public combined school serving Grootvlei. Its last matric group achieved a 83.1% pass rate.

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

470
Learners
11
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, Tshepeha 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 Tshepeha Combined School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 65 matric candidates from Tshepeha Combined School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 83.1% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023514690.2%
2024604880.0%
2025655483.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Tshepeha Combined School reported results in 7 of these subjects. Physical Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics121083.3%
Mathematical Literacy483981.3%
Physical Sciences1212100.0%
Life Sciences604473.3%
Business Studies604880.0%
History483879.2%
English First Additional Language6060100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

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

  • Shapeve Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshepeha Combined School, 2,881 compared with 470; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tshepeha Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshepeha Combined School, 2,246 compared with 470; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshepeha Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.4% against Tshepeha Combined School's 83.1%.
  • New Ermelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,165 learners against Tshepeha Combined School's 470; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tshepeha Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshepeha Combined School, 2,143 compared with 470; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshepeha Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Tshepeha Combined School's 83.1%.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Tshepeha Combined School's 470; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshepeha Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (83.9% against Tshepeha Combined School's 83.1%).

Grootvlei

Zooming into Grootvlei, here are 2 other schools to compare against Tshepeha Combined School.

  • Tokoloho Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Tshepeha Combined School, at 572 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tshepeha Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Primary School Grootvlei is noticeably smaller, with 262 learners against Tshepeha Combined School's 470; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tshepeha Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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
Ext1 , Grootvlei, Grootvlei, 2420
Postal
Po Box 141 Grootvlei Grootvlei 2420
Telephone
017 779 0059
EMIS number
800023911

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tshepeha 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 Tshepeha Combined School directly, on 017 779 0059, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tshepeha 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 Tshepeha Combined School the best school in Grootvlei?
Tshepeha Combined School's most recent matric pass rate was 83.1%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Grootvlei besides Tshepeha Combined School?
Schoolhive lists at least 2 other schools in and around Grootvlei, including Tokoloho Primary School.
How big are the classes at Tshepeha Combined School?
Tshepeha Combined School reported 470 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 43 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 Tshepeha Combined School?
Yes, Tshepeha 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 Tshepeha Combined School's matric results like?
Tshepeha Combined School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 83.1%, in 2025. That's down from 90.2% in 2023.
Is Tshepeha Combined School a public or private school?
Tshepeha Combined School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tshepeha Combined School?
You can call 017 779 0059. It is located at Ext1 , Grootvlei, Grootvlei, 2420.
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