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Zeerust Combined School

Public combined school, comprehensive specialisation · Zeerust, Zeerust, North West · Ngaka Modiri Molema district (Unknown circuit)

Zeerust Combined School is a public combined school in Zeerust. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 93.1%.

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

Located in Zeerust, Zeerust Combined School is a public combined school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

774
Learners
30
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Zeerust Combined School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Zeerust Combined School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 159 matric candidates from Zeerust Combined School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 93.1% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023837489.2%
202411010191.8%
202515914893.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Zeerust Combined School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Accounting had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics352674.3%
Mathematical Literacy757397.3%
Physical Sciences242187.5%
Life Sciences474595.7%
Accounting1414100.0%
Business Studies615895.1%
Economics776685.7%
Geography494898.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ngaka Modiri Molema district

5 other schools in Ngaka Modiri Molema district, for comparison against Zeerust Combined School.

  • Gaetsho High School teaches considerably more learners than Zeerust Combined School, 1,836 compared with 774; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zeerust Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.5% against Zeerust Combined School's 93.1%.
  • Matlape Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Zeerust Combined School, 1,537 compared with 774; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zeerust Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • More High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,479 learners against Zeerust Combined School's 774; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zeerust Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (92.9% against Zeerust Combined School's 93.1%).
  • George Madoda Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,377 learners against Zeerust Combined School's 774; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zeerust Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sol Plaatje Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Zeerust Combined School, 1,347 compared with 774; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zeerust Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Zeerust

And within Zeerust itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Ikageleng High School is a similar size to Zeerust Combined School, with 875 learners against 774; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zeerust Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.7% against Zeerust Combined School's 93.1%.
  • Pitso Tolo Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Zeerust Combined School, at 830 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zeerust Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sefatlhane Primary School is a similar size to Zeerust Combined School, with 778 learners against 774; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zeerust Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Henryville Primary School is a similar size to Zeerust Combined School, with 753 learners against 774; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zeerust Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mokgakala High School sits in roughly the same size range as Zeerust Combined School, at 698 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zeerust Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.8% against Zeerust Combined School's 93.1%).
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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Zeerust Combined School for 2027

As a public school, Zeerust Combined School takes part in North West's provincial learner registration drive for 2027, open from 8 April to 30 September 2026. Parents can find the process on the North West Department of Education Learner Registration page; the full North West School Application Process Guide sets out the documents needed and who to contact.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1256 Forsman Street, Zeerust, Zeerust, 4747
Postal
P.o.box 566, Zeerust, 2865
Telephone
018 642 2077
EMIS number
600105069

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Zeerust 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 Zeerust Combined School directly, on 018 642 2077, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Zeerust 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 Zeerust Combined School the best school in Zeerust?
On the numbers that are published, Zeerust Combined School's 93.1% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of MOKGAKALA HIGH SCHOOL at 91.8%.
How many other schools are there in Zeerust besides Zeerust Combined School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Zeerust, including Ikageleng High School.
How big are the classes at Zeerust Combined School?
Zeerust Combined School reported 774 learners and 30 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Zeerust Combined School?
Yes, Zeerust 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 Zeerust Combined School's matric results like?
Zeerust Combined School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.1%, in 2025. That's up from 89.2% in 2023.
Is Zeerust Combined School a public or private school?
Zeerust Combined School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Zeerust Combined School?
You can call 018 642 2077. It is located at 1256 Forsman Street, Zeerust, Zeerust, 4747.
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