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Hopetown Gekombineerde Skool
Hopetown, Northern Cape
Hopetown Gekombineerde Skool is a public combined school in Hopetown, Northern Cape, in the Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 309 learners and 17 educators, about 18.2 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public combined schools in Northern Cape (721 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, all 22 candidates passed (Northern Cape average: 87.8%).
Matric (NSC) results
Every one of the school's 22 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Northern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 25 | 25 | 100.0% | 75.8% |
| 2024 | 17 | 17 | 100.0% | 84.2% |
| 2025 | 22 | 22 | 100.0% | 87.8% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public combined school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Combined School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 309 |
| Educators (2025) | 17 |
| Learners per educator | 18.2 (province average 26.2) |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 300022301 |
Address and location
| Street address | Mark Street Hopetown, 8750 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 110 Hopetown 8750 |
| Town | Hopetown |
| Province | Northern Cape |
| Education district | Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) |
| Municipality | Thembelihle Local Municipality |
| Former department | House of Assembly(HOA) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Northern Cape open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Hopetown Gekombineerde Skool
Is Hopetown Gekombineerde Skool a public or private school?
Hopetown Gekombineerde Skool is a public combined school.
Does Hopetown Gekombineerde Skool charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 4 school.
What is Hopetown Gekombineerde Skool's matric pass rate?
100.0% of its 22 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 87.8% for Northern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 100.0%, 2024 100.0%.
How many learners are at Hopetown Gekombineerde Skool?
309 learners and 17 educators (about 18.2 learners per educator) in 2025.
What is the EMIS number of Hopetown Gekombineerde Skool?
Its EMIS number is 300022301.
Where is Hopetown Gekombineerde Skool?
Mark Street Hopetown, 8750. It is in Hopetown, Northern Cape, in the Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) education district. Phone 053 203 8061.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.