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Wem Combined School

Private combined school · Gamashamothane, Burgersfort, Limpopo · Sekhukhune East district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Wem Combined School, a private combined school serving Gamashamothane, Burgersfort. The school's roll stands at roughly 137 learners.

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

Wem Combined School is a private combined school in Gamashamothane, Burgersfort. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

137
Learners
14
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Wem 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.

District comparison

Sekhukhune East district

Here is how Wem Combined School compares with 5 other schools listed under Sekhukhune East district.

  • Jane Furse Comprehensive Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,177 learners against Wem Combined School's 137; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Wem Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Thomas College teaches considerably more learners than Wem Combined School, 2,042 compared with 137, and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Wem Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mosebu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Wem Combined School, 1,875 compared with 137; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Shopiane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,571 learners against Wem Combined School's 137; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,570 learners against Wem Combined School's 137; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 99.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Wem Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Burgersfort

Zooming into Burgersfort, here are 5 other schools to compare against Wem Combined School.

  • St Thomas College teaches considerably more learners than Wem Combined School, 2,042 compared with 137, and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Wem Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mosebu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Wem Combined School, 1,875 compared with 137; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,570 learners against Wem Combined School's 137; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 99.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Wem Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mogolo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Wem Combined School, 1,567 compared with 137; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 73% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Wem Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sehlaku Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Wem Combined School, 1,483 compared with 137; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 92.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Wem Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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
P.o.box 1863
Postal
Gamoshamothane Village
Telephone
073 707 0725
EMIS number
996602401

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Wem 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 Wem Combined School directly, on 073 707 0725, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Wem 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 Wem Combined School the best school in Burgersfort?
No matric pass rate is on record for Wem Combined School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Burgersfort besides Wem Combined School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Burgersfort, including St Thomas College.
How big are the classes at Wem Combined School?
Wem Combined School reported 137 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 10 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 Wem Combined School?
Yes. As a private school, Wem 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 Wem Combined School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Wem Combined School.
Is Wem Combined School a public or private school?
Wem Combined School is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Wem Combined School?
You can call 073 707 0725. It is located at P.o.box 1863.
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