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Tulip Combined School

Private combined school · Roodepoort, Roodepoort, Gauteng · Johannesburg West district (4 circuit)

In Roodepoort, Tulip Combined School operates as a private combined school. Its most recent matric class posted a 100% pass rate.

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

Tulip Combined School is a private combined school serving families in and around Roodepoort. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

551
Learners
30
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Tulip Combined School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.


Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 71 matric candidates from Tulip Combined School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023565496.4%
20245858100.0%
20257171100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Tulip Combined School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Physical Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics171482.4%
Mathematical Literacy413892.7%
Physical Sciences1313100.0%
Life Sciences2222100.0%
Accounting111090.9%
Business Studies454293.3%
Economics1111100.0%
Geography4747100.0%
History252496.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.


District comparison

Johannesburg West district

  • Forte Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tulip Combined School, 2,274 compared with 551; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.6% against Tulip Combined School's 100%).
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Tulip Combined School, 1,997 compared with 551.
  • Harry Gwala Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tulip Combined School, 1,901 compared with 551; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,861 learners against Tulip Combined School's 551; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Tulip Combined School's 100%).
  • Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tulip Combined School, 1,846 compared with 551; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.7% against Tulip Combined School's 100%.

Roodepoort

  • Forte Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tulip Combined School, 2,274 compared with 551; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.6% against Tulip Combined School's 100%).
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Tulip Combined School, 1,997 compared with 551.
  • Raymond Mhlaba Maths, Science & Ict School Of Specialisation is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,663 learners against Tulip Combined School's 551; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Tulip Combined School's 100%).
  • Florida Park High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,626 learners against Tulip Combined School's 551; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 96.4% against Tulip Combined School's 100%.
  • Mayibuye Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,545 learners against Tulip Combined School's 551; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

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
1, Cnr. Van Wyk Street And Paragon Street, , Roodepoort, Roodepoort
Postal
P.o. Box 1374 Roodepoort 1725
Telephone
011 760 1117
Website
tulipcombined.co.za
Email
info@tulipcombined.co.za
EMIS number
700252031

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tulip 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 Tulip Combined School directly, on 011 760 1117, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tulip 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 Tulip Combined School the best school in Roodepoort?
On the numbers that are published, Tulip Combined School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of RAYMOND MHLABA MATHS, SCIENCE & ICT SCHOOL OF SPECIALISATION at 100%.
How many other schools are there in Roodepoort besides Tulip Combined School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Roodepoort, including Forte Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Tulip Combined School?
Tulip Combined School reported 551 learners and 30 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 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 Tulip Combined School?
Yes. As a private school, Tulip Combined School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Tulip Combined School's matric results like?
Tulip Combined School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 96.4% in 2023.
Is Tulip Combined School a public or private school?
Tulip Combined School is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Tulip Combined School?
You can call 011 760 1117. It is located at 1, Cnr. Van Wyk Street And Paragon Street, , Roodepoort, Roodepoort.
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