Strydenburg Gekombineerde Skool Combined School
📍 Strydenburg, Northern Cape
Learners
845
Educators
27
Learners (2025)
523
Educators (2025)
28
Learner : Educator
18.7:1
2025 NSC Pass Rate
100.0%
About this school
Overview
Douglas Gekombineerde Skool is a public combined school (Grades R–12) located in Douglas, Northern Cape, South Africa. It currently enrols 523 learners and is staffed by 28 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 19:1), operating as a fee-charging school (Q5). It falls within the Pixley Ka Seme (Pxl) education district and achieved an excellent 2025 NSC matric pass rate of 100.0% (31 of 31 candidates).
National Senior Certificate
Douglas Gekombineerde Skool Combined School Matric Performance
Since 2023, Douglas Gekombineerde Skool has remained fairly steady, moving from a 100.0% pass rate to 100.0% in 2025, the most recent year, 31 learners sat the exam.
| Year | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 31 | 31 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 33 | 33 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 35 | 35 | 100.0% |
Source: 2025 NSC School Performance Report (DBE). Centre: H/skool Douglas (2011305).
2025 NSC subjects
Subject pass rates
Douglas Gekombineerde Skool offered 8 subjects at NSC level in 2025, achieving an overall subject pass rate of 100.0%. Mathematics performed strongest at 100.0%, while Agricultural Sciences was the weakest at 100.0%. 8 subjects recorded a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | 2025 pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 8 | 8 |
100.0%
|
| Mathematical Literacy | 23 | 23 |
100.0%
|
| Physical Sciences | 7 | 7 |
100.0%
|
| Life Sciences | 9 | 9 |
100.0%
|
| English (FAL) | 31 | 31 |
100.0%
|
| Accounting | 13 | 13 |
100.0%
|
| Business Studies | 12 | 12 |
100.0%
|
| Agricultural Sciences | 9 | 9 |
100.0%
|
Mathematics
100.0%
8 wrote · 8 achieved
Mathematical Literacy
100.0%
23 wrote · 23 achieved
Physical Sciences
100.0%
7 wrote · 7 achieved
Life Sciences
100.0%
9 wrote · 9 achieved
English (FAL)
100.0%
31 wrote · 31 achieved
Accounting
100.0%
13 wrote · 13 achieved
Business Studies
100.0%
12 wrote · 12 achieved
Agricultural Sciences
100.0%
9 wrote · 9 achieved
How it compares
Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 26 other combined schools in Pixley Ka Seme (Pxl).
2025 NSC pass rate vs. area average
100.0%
Douglas Gekombineerde Skool Combined School
89.1%
Area average
Douglas Gekombineerde Skool Combined School
Area average
Douglas Gekombineerde Skool Combined School's 2025 pass rate is 10.9 percentage points above the average for comparable schools in the area.
Learner:educator ratio (lower is more staffed)
18.7:1
vs 24.0:1 area average
Ranks 7th of 26
Fees & funding
School fees
Status
Fee Charging
Indicative 2027 fee
R8,000 – R45,000+ per year (typical range)
Q5 fees vary widely. Confirm Douglas Gekombineerde Skool's 2027 fee schedule directly with the school office.
Public combined school (Grades R–12); fees regulated by the SA Schools Act.
Fee questions
How much are school fees at Douglas Gekombineerde Skool for 2027?
For 2027, Douglas Gekombineerde Skool (Q5) falls within a r8,000 – r45,000+ per year (typical range) band and serves 523 learners in the Pixley Ka Seme (Pxl) district. The SGB sets the precise fee annually; phone 082 899 5987 for the published amount.
Is Douglas Gekombineerde Skool a no-fee school?
No, Douglas Gekombineerde Skool is a fee-charging school (Q5) in the Pixley Ka Seme (Pxl) district. Annual fees are set by the SGB and apply to all enrolled learners.
What is the quintile of Douglas Gekombineerde Skool and what does it mean for fees?
As a Q5 public combined school (Grades R–12), Douglas Gekombineerde Skool receives the smallest per-learner state subsidy and relies on parent-paid fees, set by the SGB, to fund its 28 educators and operations.
Admissions
How to apply
To enrol your child at Douglas Gekombineerde Skool, families in Northern Cape apply directly at the Douglas Gekombineerde Skool school office. The exact Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8 process in the Pixley Ka Seme (Pxl) education district is summarised below.
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Confirm availability with Douglas Gekombineerde Skool
Call 082 899 5987 to confirm whether Douglas Gekombineerde Skool has open places for the year you're applying.
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Start the application
Collect the official application form from Bowker Street, Retiefs Park, Douglas, 8730 or download it from the Northern Cape Department of Education website.
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Submit your documents
Submit the completed form and certified copies of all supporting documents to Douglas Gekombineerde Skool during the school's published admission window.
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4
Pay any required deposits or fees
If accepted, Douglas Gekombineerde Skool (an SGB-funded school) may require a registration deposit. The exact amount is confirmed by the school.
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Confirm placement and enrol
Wait for confirmation from Douglas Gekombineerde Skool. If declined, you may appeal at the Pixley Ka Seme (Pxl) district office under the Northern Cape Department of Education.
Documents typically required
- Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID
- Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens)
- Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months)
- Latest school report
- Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1)
- Most recent end-of-year report from the previous school
- Transfer letter from the previous school (for Grade 8+ transfers)
Admissions questions
How do I apply to Douglas Gekombineerde Skool for the next school year?
To apply to Douglas Gekombineerde Skool for the next academic year, collect and submit the application form directly at Douglas Gekombineerde Skool. Northern Cape applications are made directly at the school office. For confirmation of available places, contact Douglas Gekombineerde Skool via phone 082 899 5987.
What documents do I need to apply at Douglas Gekombineerde Skool?
Douglas Gekombineerde Skool requires the following documents for admission: • Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID • Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens) • Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months) • Latest school report • Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1) Contact Douglas Gekombineerde Skool (phone 082 899 5987) for any school-specific requirements.
Get in touch
Contact & location
Administrative reference details
NatEMIS number
300011305
Circuit
Unknown
Ward
99.0
Local municipality
Siyancuma Local Municipality
District municipality
Pixley Ka Seme District Municipality
Section 21 status
YES
Exam centre
No
Status
Open
Nearby
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Learners
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Educators
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