Roggeveld Intermediate School
Sutherland, Northern Cape
Public high school
Sutherland Combined School
Sutherland, Northern Cape
Sutherland Combined School is a public high school in Sutherland, Northern Cape, in the Namakwa (NMK) education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 116 learners and 8 educators, about 14.5 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Northern Cape (724 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, 68.8% of its 16 candidates passed (Northern Cape average: 87.8%).
Matric (NSC) results
68.8% of the school's 16 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Northern Cape average of 87.8%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Northern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 16 | 12 | 75.0% | 75.8% |
| 2024 | 18 | 11 | 61.1% | 84.2% |
| 2025 | 16 | 11 | 68.8% | 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 high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 116 |
| Educators (2025) | 8 |
| Learners per educator | 14.5 (province average 27) |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 300033303 |
Address and location
| Street address | Muller Street Sutherland, 6920 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 12 Sutherland 6920 |
| Town | Sutherland |
| Province | Northern Cape |
| Education district | Namakwa (NMK) |
| Municipality | Karoo Hoogland 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.
Other schools in Sutherland
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.