Educar Primary
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Public high school
Pica Pau Combined School
Pomfret, North West
Pica Pau Combined School is a public high school in Pomfret, North West, in the Dr Ruth S Mompati education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school with a comprehensive specialisation. In 2025 it had 79 learners and 11 educators, about 7.2 learners per educator. That makes it smaller 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, 50.0% of its 12 candidates passed (North West average: 88.5%).
Matric (NSC) results
50.0% of the school's 12 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the North West average of 88.5%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | North West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | 6 | 50.0% | 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) | 79 |
| Educators (2025) | 11 |
| Learners per educator | 7.2 (province average 28.7) |
| EMIS number | 600101650 |
| Exam centre number | 9323143 |
Address and location
| Street address | Esperanca Block 1, Pomfret, 2747 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 174,pomfret,8619 |
| Town | Pomfret |
| Province | North West |
| Education district | Dr Ruth S Mompati |
| Municipality | Kagisano-Molopo Local Municipality |
| Ward | 63905003 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
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.
Schools near Pica Pau Combined School
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.