Machadam Combined School
Mooinooi, North West · Bojanala
About Machadam Combined School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Machadam Combined School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Machadam Combined School 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
Machadam Combined School 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 its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Machadam Combined School reported a total enrollment of 665 learners with a teaching staff of 19 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, 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
Machadam Combined School is situated in Mooinooi (Marikana), within the North West province. The school falls under the Bojanala education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Bojanala District Municipality, under the Madibeng Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Cnr Lonhro & Western Chrome Mine Road, Mooinooi, 1747. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 251, Mooinooi, 0325.
Curriculum & Academics
Machadam Combined School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a comprehensive curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Machadam Combined School was historically administered under the Bophutatswana(bop) education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the North West Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by mine and the school buildings are owned by mine.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Machadam Combined School 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
Cnr Lonhro & Western Chrome Mine Road, Mooinooi, 1747
Mooinooi, North West
Postal
P.o. Box 251, Mooinooi, 0325
Phone
+27 72 323 2051Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
600100964
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.