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Bainsvlei C/S Combined School

Public combined school · Spitskop, Bloemfontein, Free State · Motheo district (1 circuit)

Bainsvlei C/S Combined School is a public combined school in Spitskop, Bloemfontein. Its most recent matric class posted a 90% pass rate.

On this page, you will find a full profile of Bainsvlei C/S Combined School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Spitskop, Bloemfontein, Bainsvlei C/S Combined School is a public combined school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

970
Learners
29
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Bainsvlei C/S Combined School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 60 matric candidates from Bainsvlei C/S Combined School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 90% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023787393.6%
2024887888.6%
2025605490.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Bainsvlei C/S Combined School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Agricultural Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics322887.5%
Mathematical Literacy584984.5%
Physical Sciences292689.7%
Life Sciences292896.6%
Agricultural Sciences1919100.0%
Accounting171270.6%
Business Studies603965.0%
Economics7342.9%
English First Additional Language9191100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Motheo district

Here is how Bainsvlei C/S Combined School compares with 5 other schools listed under Motheo district.

  • Commtech Cs/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,208 learners against Bainsvlei C/S Combined School's 970; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bainsvlei C/S Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Bainsvlei C/S Combined School's 90%.
  • Grassland S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,137 learners against Bainsvlei C/S Combined School's 970; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bainsvlei C/S Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.3% against Bainsvlei C/S Combined School's 90%.
  • Kagisho Cs/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bainsvlei C/S Combined School, 1,996 compared with 970; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bainsvlei C/S Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.1% against Bainsvlei C/S Combined School's 90%).
  • Brebner S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bainsvlei C/S Combined School, 1,940 compared with 970; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bainsvlei C/S Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91% against Bainsvlei C/S Combined School's 90%).
  • Seemahale S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Bainsvlei C/S Combined School's 970; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bainsvlei C/S Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92% against Bainsvlei C/S Combined School's 90%.

Bloemfontein

And within Bloemfontein itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Commtech Cs/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,208 learners against Bainsvlei C/S Combined School's 970; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bainsvlei C/S Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Bainsvlei C/S Combined School's 90%.
  • Grassland S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,137 learners against Bainsvlei C/S Combined School's 970; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bainsvlei C/S Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.3% against Bainsvlei C/S Combined School's 90%.
  • Kagisho Cs/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bainsvlei C/S Combined School, 1,996 compared with 970; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bainsvlei C/S Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.1% against Bainsvlei C/S Combined School's 90%).
  • Brebner S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bainsvlei C/S Combined School, 1,940 compared with 970; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bainsvlei C/S Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91% against Bainsvlei C/S Combined School's 90%).
  • Unity P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bainsvlei C/S Combined School, 1,882 compared with 970; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bainsvlei C/S Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
16 Langeberg Avenue, Spitskop, Spitskop, Bloemfontein, 9338
Postal
Po Box 17052, Bainsvlei, 9338
EMIS number
440304187
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bainsvlei C/S Combined School?
No phone number or email is on record for Bainsvlei C/S Combined 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 Bainsvlei C/S Combined School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Bainsvlei C/S Combined School the best school in Bloemfontein?
On the numbers that are published, Bainsvlei C/S Combined School's matric pass rate of 90% 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 Bainsvlei C/S Combined School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Bloemfontein, including Commtech Cs/S.
How big are the classes at Bainsvlei C/S Combined School?
Bainsvlei C/S Combined School reported 970 learners and 29 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Bainsvlei C/S Combined School?
No. Bainsvlei C/S Combined School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Bainsvlei C/S Combined School's matric results like?
Bainsvlei C/S Combined School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90%, in 2025. That's down from 93.6% in 2023.
Is Bainsvlei C/S Combined School a public or private school?
Bainsvlei C/S Combined School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bainsvlei C/S Combined School?
It is located at 16 Langeberg Avenue, Spitskop, Spitskop, Bloemfontein, 9338.
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