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Ashton Public Combined School

CombinedPublicNSC Exams EMIS: 127041104

Zolani, Cape Winelands, Western Cape

1,558
Learners
34:1
Learners per educator
Q2
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025 + NSC School Performance Report 2025Last updated

What kind of school is Ashton Public Combined School?

Ashton Public Combined School is a public combined school in Zolani, within the Cape Winelands education district of the Western Cape. EMIS records it as a very large school with 1,558 enrolled learners and 46 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1.

It is classified as Quintile 2 — a government classification based on the surrounding community's socioeconomic profile, not a measure of school quality. It is designated as a no-fee school, so families do not pay tuition fees. Matric candidates write the National Senior Certificate (NSC) administered by the Department of Basic Education.

The school falls within the Langeberg local municipality. EMIS classifies the location as urban.

The school is at Mketsu Avenue Zolani Township Ashton 6715, and can be reached on 023 615 1740.

Language of instruction: Par: Xhosa/Eng

As recorded by the Western Cape Education Department. See Methodology.

Note: The Urban/Rural classification is sourced directly from EMIS and may reflect historical registration data. See Data Limitations.

What You Should Know

No tuition fees

As a Quintile 2 no-fee school, families do not pay school fees. The school receives higher per-learner funding from government.

Large school

This school has 1,558 enrolled learners.

Combined school

Classified as a combined school in EMIS, covering both primary and secondary phases.

NSC Matric Results

2023
72.5%
58/80 passed
2024
82.3%
65/79 passed
2025
74.3%
78/105 passed

Each year reflects a different cohort. Year-on-year change does not necessarily indicate improvement or decline.

Pass rate by year (NSC)
YearPass rate
202372.5%
202482.3%
202574.3%
Pass rate distribution — Quintile 2 schools in Western Cape (2025)60% 65% 70% 75% 80% 85% 90% 95% 100% Typical similar school: 85% Masakheke Combined School: 67.3%Thembalethu Secondary School: 68.1%Worcester Sekondêr: 72.0%Ashton Public Combined School: 74.3%Sinako High School: 75.6%Oscar Mpetha High School: 76.2%Paulus Joubert Sekondêr: 76.5%Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School: 77.2%Jakes Gerwel Technical School: 81.0%Vuyiseka Secondary School: 81.1%Phakama Secondary School: 81.1%Hexvallei Sekondêr: 82.0%Phillipi Secondary School: 82.6%Stellenzicht Sekondêr: 82.7%Sinethemba Secondary School: 83.7%Kwamfundo Secondary School: 84.7%Jonga Street Secondary School: 85.7%Matthew Goniwe Memorial High School: 86.3%Kylemore Sekondêr: 87.6%Hector Peterson Secondary School: 88.0%Charleston Hill Sekondêr: 88.3%Concordia High School: 88.5%Intlanganiso Secondary School: 89.1%Harry Gwala Secondary School: 89.2%Esangweni Secondary School: 89.5%Intsebenziswano Secondary School: 90.2%Murray High School: 92.0%Bardale Secondary School: 95.7%Joe Slovo Secondary School: 96.2%Chris Hani Secondary School: 96.8%Thembelihle High School: 97.2%Usasazo Secondary School: 97.9%This school: 74.3% This school

74.3% pass rate in 2025 — 3 Quintile 2 schools in Western Cape scored lower, 28 scored higher.

Each dot is one school. The dashed amber line shows where the typical similar school sits — half score above, half below. Pass rates each year reflect a different group of students.

Pass rate distribution for Quintile 2 schools in Western Cape in 2025
SchoolPass rate
Masakheke Combined School67.3%
Thembalethu Secondary School68.1%
Worcester Sekondêr72.0%
Ashton Public Combined School (this school)74.3%
Sinako High School75.6%
Oscar Mpetha High School76.2%
Paulus Joubert Sekondêr76.5%
Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School77.2%
Jakes Gerwel Technical School81.0%
Vuyiseka Secondary School81.1%
Phakama Secondary School81.1%
Hexvallei Sekondêr82.0%
Phillipi Secondary School82.6%
Stellenzicht Sekondêr82.7%
Sinethemba Secondary School83.7%
Kwamfundo Secondary School84.7%
Jonga Street Secondary School85.7%
Matthew Goniwe Memorial High School86.3%
Kylemore Sekondêr87.6%
Hector Peterson Secondary School88.0%
Charleston Hill Sekondêr88.3%
Concordia High School88.5%
Intlanganiso Secondary School89.1%
Harry Gwala Secondary School89.2%
Esangweni Secondary School89.5%
Intsebenziswano Secondary School90.2%
Murray High School92.0%
Bardale Secondary School95.7%
Joe Slovo Secondary School96.2%
Chris Hani Secondary School96.8%
Thembelihle High School97.2%
Usasazo Secondary School97.9%
Pass rate by subject and year
SubjectYearWroteAchieved 30%+Pass rate
Business Studies2023694768.1%
Business Studies2024705680.0%
Business Studies20251017776.2%
English First Additional Language20238080100.0%
English First Additional Language20247979100.0%
English First Additional Language2025106106100.0%
Geography2023443477.3%
Geography2024595288.1%
Geography2025835262.7%
History2023342779.4%
History2024312993.5%
History2025352982.9%
Life Sciences2023261453.8%
Life Sciences2024272488.9%
Life Sciences2025302583.3%
Mathematical Literacy2023664771.2%
Mathematical Literacy2024695478.3%
Mathematical Literacy2025986364.3%
Mathematics202314428.6%
Mathematics202410330.0%
Mathematics20258450.0%
Physical Sciences202311654.5%
Physical Sciences20249666.7%
Physical Sciences20255360.0%

Source: DBE NSC School Performance Report 2025; subject results: DBE NSC School Subject Reports 2024 & 2025. Methodology

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Ashton Public Combined School?

Too few similar schools for a reliable comparison (Q2 Combined schools in Western Cape — only 3 schools in this peer group)

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Mketsu Avenue Zolani Township Ashton 6715

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Distance to Major Centres

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Paarl124.5 km · 83 min

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Location

What other schools are near Ashton Public Combined School?

Other schools within a few kilometres. Proximity does not imply similarity — these schools may serve different phases, quintiles, or communities.

Ashton Vocational Academy
SkillsPublic
61 learners 5 educators 12:1

Fewer learners per educator than 100% of similar schools

Ashton · 2km away
Stockwell Ngk Primêre Skool
PrimaryPublicQ1
201 learners 6 educators 34:1

Fewer learners per educator than 17% of similar schools

Ashton · 2.5km away
Ashton Laerskool
PrimaryPublicQ5
249 learners 11 educators 23:1

Fewer learners per educator than 70% of similar schools

Ashton · 3.2km away
H. Venter Primêre Skool
PrimaryPublicQ3
1,057 learners 30 educators 35:1

Fewer learners per educator than 34% of similar schools

Ashton · 4.3km away
Ashton Sekondêre Skool
SecondaryPublicQ3
1,203 learners 38 educators 32:1

Fewer learners per educator than 79% of similar schools

Ashton · 4.8km away

Schools serving similar communities

Other public combined schools in Western Cape with Quintile 2.

Grouped by quintile, phase and province. These schools face similar resource constraints to Ashton Public Combined School. This grouping is for browsing and is broader than the peer group used for the matric percentile above.

Masakheke Combined School
CombinedPublicQ2
877 learners 21 educators 42:1
Too few similar schools for a reliable comparison
Nkqubela
L.K. Zeeman Primêre Skool
CombinedPublicQ2
736 learners 28 educators 26:1
Too few similar schools for a reliable comparison
Amstelhof

Frequently Asked Questions

School data: DBE EMIS Q3 2025. Matric results: NSC School Performance Report 2025. Subject results: NSC School Subject Reports 2024 & 2025. Infrastructure: NEIMS/EFMS 2021 (historical). Peer comparisons are based on schools within the same quintile, phase, and province. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators — actual class sizes may differ. Learn about our methodology

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