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Winburg C/S Combined School

Public combined school · Winburg, Free State · Lejweleputswa district (5 circuit)

Winburg C/S Combined School is a public combined school in Winburg. Its last matric group achieved a 93.9% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Winburg C/S Combined School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Winburg, Winburg C/S Combined School is a public combined school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

1,022
Learners
32
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Winburg C/S Combined School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Winburg C/S Combined School entered 66 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 93.9% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023423788.1%
20245555100.0%
2025666293.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Winburg C/S Combined School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics6583.3%
Mathematical Literacy5252100.0%
Physical Sciences44100.0%
Life Sciences393692.3%
Accounting181794.4%
Business Studies545296.3%
Geography403792.5%
English First Additional Language5858100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Lejweleputswa district

Here is how Winburg C/S Combined School compares with 5 other schools listed under Lejweleputswa district.

  • Teto S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Winburg C/S Combined School, 1,898 compared with 1,022; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Winburg C/S Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Winburg C/S Combined School's 93.9%.
  • Hani Park P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,749 learners against Winburg C/S Combined School's 1,022; is a public primary school, a different phase than Winburg C/S Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tataiso P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Winburg C/S Combined School, 1,677 compared with 1,022; is a public primary school, a different phase than Winburg C/S Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Dr Mg Mngoma Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Winburg C/S Combined School, 1,653 compared with 1,022; is a public primary school, a different phase than Winburg C/S Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Rainbow S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,631 learners against Winburg C/S Combined School's 1,022; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Winburg C/S Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.7% against Winburg C/S Combined School's 93.9%.

Winburg

And within Winburg itself, 4 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Makeleketla P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Winburg C/S Combined School, at 738 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Winburg C/S Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Tlongkganyeng P/S Primary School is a similar size to Winburg C/S Combined School, with 729 learners against 1,022; is a public primary school, a different phase than Winburg C/S Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Ipopeng S/S Secondary School teaches fewer learners than Winburg C/S Combined School, 666 compared with 1,022; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Winburg C/S Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.2% against Winburg C/S Combined School's 93.9%.
  • Naledi-Ya-Botjabela S/S Secondary School teaches fewer learners than Winburg C/S Combined School, 487 compared with 1,022; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Winburg C/S Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87% against Winburg C/S Combined School's 93.9%.
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
Pieter Van De Werkenstraat, , , Winburg, 9420
Postal
Po Box 165, Winburg, 9420
EMIS number
445008300

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Winburg C/S Combined School?
No phone number or email is on record for Winburg C/S Combined School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Free State education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Winburg C/S 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 Winburg C/S Combined School the best school in Winburg?
On the numbers that are published, Winburg C/S Combined School's 93.9% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of NALEDI-YA-BOTJABELA S/S at 87%.
How many other schools are there in Winburg besides Winburg C/S Combined School?
Schoolhive lists at least 4 other schools in and around Winburg, including Makeleketla P/S.
How big are the classes at Winburg C/S Combined School?
Winburg C/S Combined School reported 1,022 learners and 32 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Winburg C/S Combined School?
No. Winburg C/S Combined School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Winburg C/S Combined School's matric results like?
Winburg C/S Combined School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.9%, in 2025. That's up from 88.1% in 2023.
Is Winburg C/S Combined School a public or private school?
Winburg C/S Combined School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Winburg C/S Combined School?
It is located at Pieter Van De Werkenstraat, , , Winburg, 9420.
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