Marikana Primary School
Marikana, Brits, North West 1.8 km
Public high school
Marikana Combined School
Rooikoppies, Brits, North West
Marikana Combined School is a public high school in Rooikoppies, Brits, North West, in the Bojanala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school with a comprehensive specialisation. In 2025 it had 1 393 learners and 44 educators, about 31.7 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in North West (783 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the poorest 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, 86.6% of its 164 candidates passed (North West average: 88.5%).
Matric (NSC) results
86.6% of the school's 164 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the North West average of 88.5%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | North West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 140 | 108 | 77.1% | 81.7% |
| 2024 | 155 | 127 | 81.9% | 87.5% |
| 2025 | 164 | 142 | 86.6% | 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 high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Specialisation | Comprehensive |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 393 |
| Educators (2025) | 44 |
| Learners per educator | 31.7 (province average 28.7) Fewer learners per educator than 40% of 115 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 600101111 |
| Exam centre number | 9152080 |
Address and location
| Street address | Plot 53, Rooikoppies, Marikana, 6747 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 183,marikana,0284 |
| Suburb / area | Rooikoppies |
| Town | Brits |
| Province | North West |
| Education district | Bojanala |
| Municipality | Rustenburg Local Municipality |
| Ward | 63703031 |
| Former department | Bophutatswana(BOP) |
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 Marikana Combined School
Is Marikana Combined School a public or private school?
Marikana Combined School is a public high school.
Does Marikana Combined School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
What is Marikana Combined School's matric pass rate?
86.6% of its 164 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.5% for North West. Earlier years: 2023 77.1%, 2024 81.9%.
How many learners are at Marikana Combined School?
1 393 learners and 44 educators (about 31.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 40% of 115 similar schools in North West.
What is the EMIS number of Marikana Combined School?
Its EMIS number is 600101111. Its exam centre number is 9152080.
Where is Marikana Combined School?
Plot 53, Rooikoppies, Marikana, 6747. It is in Rooikoppies, Brits, North West, in the Bojanala education district. Phone 014 463 0998.
Schools near Marikana Combined School
Marikana II Primary School
Marikana, North West 1.9 km
Rakgatla Secondary School
Wonderkop, Brits, North West 4.0 km
93.7% matric 2025Tlhapi-Moruwe Primary School
Wonderkop, Brits, North West 4.1 km
Maruatona Primary School
Wonderkop, Brits, North West 4.9 km
Retief Intermediate School
Mmaditlhokwa, Brits, North West 5.6 km
Machadam Combined School
Marikana, Mooinooi, North West 8.0 km
100.0% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.