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Public combined school
Oranjekrag Combined School
Gariepdam, Free State
Oranjekrag Combined School is a public combined school in Gariepdam, Free State, in the Xhariep education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 526 learners and 21 educators, about 25 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public combined schools in Free State (660 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, all 23 candidates passed (Free State average: 89.3%).
Matric (NSC) results
Every one of the school's 23 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Free State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 23 | 22 | 95.7% | 89.0% |
| 2024 | 14 | 14 | 100.0% | 91.0% |
| 2025 | 23 | 23 | 100.0% | 89.3% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Official name (DBE) | Oranjekrag C/S |
| Phase (DBE) | Combined School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 526 |
| Educators (2025) | 21 |
| Learners per educator | 25 (province average 24.5) |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 443203224 |
| Exam centre number | 3161065 |
Address and location
| Street address | Hydro Park, Gariepdam, 9922 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box, Gariep Dam, 9922 |
| Town | Gariepdam |
| Province | Free State |
| Education district | Xhariep |
| Circuit | 2 |
| Municipality | Kopanong |
| Ward | 4 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Free State 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 Oranjekrag Combined School
Is Oranjekrag Combined School a public or private school?
Oranjekrag Combined School is a public combined school.
Does Oranjekrag Combined School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
What is Oranjekrag Combined School's matric pass rate?
100.0% of its 23 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.3% for Free State. Earlier years: 2023 95.7%, 2024 100.0%.
How many learners are at Oranjekrag Combined School?
526 learners and 21 educators (about 25 learners per educator) in 2025.
What is the EMIS number of Oranjekrag Combined School?
Its EMIS number is 443203224. Its exam centre number is 3161065.
Where is Oranjekrag Combined School?
Hydro Park, Gariepdam, 9922. It is in Gariepdam, Free State, in the Xhariep education district.
Schools near Oranjekrag Combined School
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.