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Wem Private Combined School

Private combined school · Kabokweni, Kabokweni, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Wem Private Combined School, a private combined school serving Kabokweni. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 44.8%.

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

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

187
Learners
11
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Wem Private 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

Of the 58 learners from Wem Private Combined School who wrote matric in 2025, 44.8% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023605286.7%
2024636095.2%
2025582644.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Wem Private Combined School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics151386.7%
Mathematical Literacy484389.6%
Physical Sciences12866.7%
Life Sciences282796.4%
Agricultural Sciences221359.1%
Business Studies211361.9%
Economics171694.1%
Geography272592.6%
History252080.0%
English First Additional Language5858100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ehlanzeni district with Wem Private Combined School.

  • Guduza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,156 learners against Wem Private Combined School's 187; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.5% against Wem Private Combined School's 44.8%.
  • Njeyeza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Wem Private Combined School, 2,008 compared with 187; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 63.2% against Wem Private Combined School's 44.8%.
  • Lekazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Wem Private Combined School, 1,879 compared with 187; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,858 learners against Wem Private Combined School's 187; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,844 learners against Wem Private Combined School's 187; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.4% against Wem Private Combined School's 44.8%.

Kabokweni

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

  • Guduza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,156 learners against Wem Private Combined School's 187; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.5% against Wem Private Combined School's 44.8%.
  • Vulindlela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,484 learners against Wem Private Combined School's 187; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.4% against Wem Private Combined School's 44.8%.
  • Sandzile Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Wem Private Combined School, 1,377 compared with 187; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Khutsalani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,364 learners against Wem Private Combined School's 187; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 78.5% against Wem Private Combined School's 44.8%.
  • Tsembaletfu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,305 learners against Wem Private Combined School's 187; 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
Stand No 602, Kabokweni, Kabokweni, 1245
Postal
Po Box 896 Kabokweni City 1200
Telephone
013 796 0019
EMIS number
800025312

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Wem Private 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 Private Combined School directly, on 013 796 0019, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Wem Private 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 Private Combined School the best school in Kabokweni?
On the numbers that are published, Wem Private Combined School's matric pass rate of 44.8% is lower than GUDUZA SECONDARY SCHOOL's 99.5%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Kabokweni besides Wem Private Combined School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kabokweni, including Guduza Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Wem Private Combined School?
Wem Private Combined School reported 187 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 Private Combined School?
Yes. As a private school, Wem Private 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 Private Combined School's matric results like?
Wem Private Combined School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 44.8%, in 2025. That's down from 86.7% in 2023.
Is Wem Private Combined School a public or private school?
Wem Private 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 Private Combined School?
You can call 013 796 0019. It is located at Stand No 602, Kabokweni, Kabokweni, 1245.
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