Koster Intermediate School
Cedrela, Koster, North West 1.9 km
Public combined school
Koster Skool Gekombineerd
Koster, North West
Koster Skool Gekombineerd is a public combined school in Koster, North West, in the Bojanala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 512 learners and 35 educators, about 14.6 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public combined schools in North West (370 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 94.1% of its 34 candidates passed (North West average: 88.5%).
Matric (NSC) results
94.1% of the school's 34 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the North West average of 88.5%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | North West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 25 | 25 | 100.0% | 81.7% |
| 2024 | 40 | 39 | 97.5% | 87.5% |
| 2025 | 34 | 32 | 94.1% | 88.5% |
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 | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 512 |
| Educators (2025) | 35 |
| Learners per educator | 14.6 (province average 27.1) Fewer learners per educator than 69% of 13 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 600100768 |
Address and location
| Street address | Koster |
|---|---|
| Town | Koster |
| Province | North West |
| Education district | Bojanala |
| Municipality | Kgetlengrivier Local Municipality |
| Ward | 63704005 |
| Former department | New Education Department |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in North West 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 Koster Skool Gekombineerd
Is Koster Skool Gekombineerd a public or private school?
Koster Skool Gekombineerd is a public combined school.
Does Koster Skool Gekombineerd charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
What is Koster Skool Gekombineerd's matric pass rate?
94.1% of its 34 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.5% for North West. Earlier years: 2023 100.0%, 2024 97.5%.
How many learners are at Koster Skool Gekombineerd?
512 learners and 35 educators (about 14.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 69% of 13 similar schools in North West.
What is the EMIS number of Koster Skool Gekombineerd?
Its EMIS number is 600100768.
Where is Koster Skool Gekombineerd?
Koster. It is in Koster, North West, in the Bojanala education district. Phone 014 543 2013.
Schools near Koster Skool Gekombineerd
Kgalagatsane Primary School
Readigelo, Koster, North West 1.9 km
Mphe-Bana High School
Reagile, Koster, North West 2.0 km
77.0% matric 2025Moitshoki Mofenyi Primary School
Reagile, Koster, North West 2.1 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.