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Atlehang S/S Secondary School

Public secondary school · Rocklands, Bloemfontein, Free State · Motheo district (2 circuit)

In Rocklands, Bloemfontein, Atlehang S/S Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 90.4% pass rate.

On this page, you will find the key facts about Atlehang S/S Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Atlehang S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Rocklands, Bloemfontein. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

1,461
Learners
41
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Atlehang S/S Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Atlehang S/S Secondary School entered 229 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 90.4% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202325118774.5%
202416614184.9%
202522920790.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Atlehang S/S Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Accounting led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics492551.0%
Mathematical Literacy12010486.7%
Physical Sciences412458.5%
Life Sciences837286.7%
Accounting1717100.0%
Business Studies423276.2%
Economics1818100.0%
Geography838197.6%
History858195.3%
English First Additional Language169169100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Motheo district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Motheo district with Atlehang S/S Secondary School.

  • Commtech Cs/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Atlehang S/S Secondary School, 2,208 compared with 1,461; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Atlehang S/S Secondary School's 90.4%.
  • Grassland S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Atlehang S/S Secondary School, 2,137 compared with 1,461; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.3% against Atlehang S/S Secondary School's 90.4%.
  • Kagisho Cs/S Secondary School is a similar size to Atlehang S/S Secondary School, with 1,996 learners against 1,461; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.1% against Atlehang S/S Secondary School's 90.4%).
  • Brebner S/S Secondary School is a similar size to Atlehang S/S Secondary School, with 1,940 learners against 1,461; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91% against Atlehang S/S Secondary School's 90.4%).
  • Seemahale S/S Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Atlehang S/S Secondary School, at 1,940 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (92% against Atlehang S/S Secondary School's 90.4%).

Bloemfontein

Zooming into Bloemfontein, here are 5 other schools to compare against Atlehang S/S Secondary School.

  • Commtech Cs/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Atlehang S/S Secondary School, 2,208 compared with 1,461; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Atlehang S/S Secondary School's 90.4%.
  • Grassland S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Atlehang S/S Secondary School, 2,137 compared with 1,461; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.3% against Atlehang S/S Secondary School's 90.4%.
  • Kagisho Cs/S Secondary School is a similar size to Atlehang S/S Secondary School, with 1,996 learners against 1,461; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.1% against Atlehang S/S Secondary School's 90.4%).
  • Brebner S/S Secondary School is a similar size to Atlehang S/S Secondary School, with 1,940 learners against 1,461; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91% against Atlehang S/S Secondary School's 90.4%).
  • Unity P/S Primary School is a similar size to Atlehang S/S Secondary School, with 1,882 learners against 1,461; is a public primary school, a different phase than Atlehang S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
4449 Ramailane Street, Rocklands, Rocklands, Bloemfontein, 9323
Postal
Po Box 23009, Kagisanong, 9323
EMIS number
440303261
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Atlehang S/S Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Atlehang S/S Secondary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Free State education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Atlehang S/S Secondary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Atlehang S/S Secondary School the best school in Bloemfontein?
On the numbers that are published, Atlehang S/S Secondary School's matric pass rate of 90.4% is lower than COMMTECH CS/S's 98.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Bloemfontein besides Atlehang S/S Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Bloemfontein, including Commtech Cs/S.
How big are the classes at Atlehang S/S Secondary School?
Atlehang S/S Secondary School reported 1,461 learners and 41 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Atlehang S/S Secondary School?
No. Atlehang S/S Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Atlehang S/S Secondary School's matric results like?
Atlehang S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90.4%, in 2025. That's up from 74.5% in 2023.
Is Atlehang S/S Secondary School a public or private school?
Atlehang S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Atlehang S/S Secondary School?
It is located at 4449 Ramailane Street, Rocklands, Rocklands, Bloemfontein, 9323.
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