Colesberg Gekombineerde Skool
Colesberg, Northern Cape · Pixley Ka Seme (pxl)
About Colesberg Gekombineerde Skool
In the rural area of Colesberg, Northern Cape, Colesberg Gekombineerde Skool operates as a public combined school within the Pixley Ka Seme (pxl) education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 550 learners with a teaching staff of 21, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 26:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Colesberg Gekombineerde Skool is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
As a Q4 institution, Colesberg Gekombineerde Skool is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Colesberg Gekombineerde Skool is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding maintenance, school fund, curriculum, supplies without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Colesberg Gekombineerde Skool reported a total enrollment of 550 learners with a teaching staff of 21 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 26:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Colesberg Gekombineerde Skool is situated in Colesberg, within the Northern Cape province. The school falls under the Pixley Ka Seme (pxl) education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Pixley Ka Seme District Municipality, under the Umsombomvu Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Loch Street Colesberg, 9795. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X15 Colesberg 9795.
Curriculum & Academics
Colesberg Gekombineerde Skool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Colesberg Gekombineerde Skool was historically administered under the House Of Assembly(hoa) education department. The House of Assembly (HOA) was the education department established for white learners during the Apartheid era. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Northern Cape Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by doe northern cape and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Colesberg Gekombineerde Skool are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Loch Street Colesberg, 9795
Colesberg, Northern Cape
Postal
Private Bag X15 Colesberg 9795
Phone
+27 51 753 0724Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300023302
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.