Masakheke Combined School
Robertson, Western Cape · Cape Winelands
About Masakheke Combined School
Located in Robertson within Western Cape, Masakheke Combined School is a public combined school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Cape Winelands education district. In 2025, the school reported 877 learners and 21 educators, resulting in a ratio of 42:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Masakheke Combined School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Masakheke 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
Masakheke 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 curriculum without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Masakheke Combined School reported a total enrollment of 877 learners with a teaching staff of 21 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 42:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Masakheke Combined School is situated in Robertson (Nkqubela), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Cape Winelands education district, specifically within the 2 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Cape Winelands, under the Langeberg local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Peter Street Nkqubela Location Robertson 6705. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 317 Nkqubela Robertson 6705.
Curriculum & Academics
Masakheke Combined School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Masakheke Combined School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Western Cape Department of Education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Masakheke 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
Peter Street Nkqubela Location Robertson 6705
Robertson, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 317 Nkqubela Robertson 6705
Phone
+27 23 626 4310Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
128041108
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.