Strydenburg Gekombineerde Skool Combined School
📍 Strydenburg, Northern Cape
Learners
845
Educators
27
Learners (2025)
309
Educators (2025)
17
Learner : Educator
18.2:1
2025 NSC Pass Rate
100.0%
About this school
Overview
Hopetown Gekombineerde Skool is a public combined school (Grades R–12) located in Hopetown, Northern Cape, South Africa. It currently enrols 309 learners and is staffed by 17 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 18:1), operating as a fee-charging school (Q4). It falls within the Pixley Ka Seme (Pxl) education district and achieved an excellent 2025 NSC matric pass rate of 100.0% (22 of 22 candidates).
National Senior Certificate
Hopetown Gekombineerde Skool Combined School Matric Performance
Since 2023, Hopetown Gekombineerde Skool has remained fairly steady, moving from a 100.0% pass rate to 100.0% in 2025, the most recent year, 22 learners sat the exam.
| Year | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | 22 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 17 | 17 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 25 | 25 | 100.0% |
Source: 2025 NSC School Performance Report (DBE). Centre: H/skool Hopetown (2022301).
2025 NSC subjects
Subject pass rates
Hopetown Gekombineerde Skool offered 8 subjects at NSC level in 2025, achieving an overall subject pass rate of 97.7%. Mathematics performed strongest at 100.0%, while Life Sciences was the weakest at 87.5%. 7 subjects recorded a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | 2025 pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 7 | 7 |
100.0%
|
| Mathematical Literacy | 15 | 15 |
100.0%
|
| Physical Sciences | 6 | 6 |
100.0%
|
| Life Sciences | 16 | 14 |
87.5%
|
| English (FAL) | 22 | 22 |
100.0%
|
| Accounting | 4 | 4 |
100.0%
|
| Business Studies | 9 | 9 |
100.0%
|
| Agricultural Sciences | 7 | 7 |
100.0%
|
Mathematics
100.0%
7 wrote · 7 achieved
Mathematical Literacy
100.0%
15 wrote · 15 achieved
Physical Sciences
100.0%
6 wrote · 6 achieved
Life Sciences
87.5%
16 wrote · 14 achieved
English (FAL)
100.0%
22 wrote · 22 achieved
Accounting
100.0%
4 wrote · 4 achieved
Business Studies
100.0%
9 wrote · 9 achieved
Agricultural Sciences
100.0%
7 wrote · 7 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%
Hopetown Gekombineerde Skool Combined School
89.1%
Area average
Hopetown Gekombineerde Skool Combined School
Area average
Hopetown 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)
18.2:1
vs 24.0:1 area average
Ranks 5th of 26
Fees & funding
School fees
Status
Fee Charging
Indicative 2027 fee
R1,500 – R8,000 per year (typical range)
Q4 fees in Northern Cape typically fall within this band; Hopetown Gekombineerde Skool's exact 2027 fee is set by the SGB.
Public combined school (Grades R–12); fees regulated by the SA Schools Act.
Fee questions
How much are school fees at Hopetown Gekombineerde Skool for 2027?
For 2027, Hopetown Gekombineerde Skool (Q4) falls within a r1,500 – r8,000 per year (typical range) band and serves 309 learners in the Pixley Ka Seme (Pxl) district. The SGB sets the precise fee annually; phone 053 203 8061 for the published amount.
Is Hopetown Gekombineerde Skool a no-fee school?
No, Hopetown Gekombineerde Skool is a fee-charging school (Q4) 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 Hopetown Gekombineerde Skool and what does it mean for fees?
Q4 classification places Hopetown Gekombineerde Skool among schools that charge moderate fees in the Pixley Ka Seme (Pxl) district. The exact amount is set by the SGB each year based on the school's operational needs.
Admissions
How to apply
Hopetown Gekombineerde Skool accepts applications directly at the Hopetown Gekombineerde Skool school office in the Pixley Ka Seme (Pxl) education district. The steps and documents required for Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8 are detailed below.
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Confirm availability with Hopetown Gekombineerde Skool
Call 053 203 8061 to confirm whether Hopetown Gekombineerde Skool has open places for the year you're applying.
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Start the application
Collect the official application form from Mark Street Hopetown, 8750 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 Hopetown Gekombineerde Skool during the school's published admission window.
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Pay any required deposits or fees
If accepted, Hopetown 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 Hopetown 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 Hopetown Gekombineerde Skool for the next school year?
To apply to Hopetown Gekombineerde Skool for the next academic year, collect and submit the application form directly at Hopetown Gekombineerde Skool. Northern Cape applications are made directly at the school office. For confirmation of available places, contact Hopetown Gekombineerde Skool via phone 053 203 8061.
What documents do I need to apply at Hopetown Gekombineerde Skool?
Hopetown 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 Hopetown Gekombineerde Skool (phone 053 203 8061) for any school-specific requirements.
Get in touch
Contact & location
Administrative reference details
NatEMIS number
300022301
Circuit
Unknown
Ward
99.0
Local municipality
Thembelihle Local Municipality
District municipality
Pixley Ka Seme District Municipality
Section 21 status
YES
Exam centre
No
Status
Open
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Educators
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