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Bartimea Spec School

Public special needs education school, special needs education specialisation · Selosesha, Thaba Nchu, Free State · Motheo district (Unknown circuit)

Bartimea Spec School is a public school based in Selosesha, Thaba Nchu. Its last matric group achieved a 94.7% pass rate.

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Bartimea Spec School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Selosesha, Thaba Nchu, Bartimea Spec School operates as a public school.

332
Learners
51
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Special Needs Education
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Bartimea Spec School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile N/A. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Bartimea Spec School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 19 learners from Bartimea Spec School who wrote matric in 2025, 94.7% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202377100.0%
2024272592.6%
2025191894.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

District comparison

Motheo district

Here is how Bartimea Spec School compares with 5 other schools listed under Motheo district.

  • Commtech Cs/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,208 learners against Bartimea Spec School's 332; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bartimea Spec School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Bartimea Spec School's 94.7%.
  • Grassland S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,137 learners against Bartimea Spec School's 332; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bartimea Spec School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.3% against Bartimea Spec School's 94.7%.
  • Kagisho Cs/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bartimea Spec School, 1,996 compared with 332; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bartimea Spec School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Bartimea Spec School's 94.7%.
  • Brebner S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bartimea Spec School, 1,940 compared with 332; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bartimea Spec School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91% against Bartimea Spec School's 94.7%.
  • Seemahale S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Bartimea Spec School's 332; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bartimea Spec School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92% against Bartimea Spec School's 94.7%.

Thaba Nchu

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

  • Moroka S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bartimea Spec School, 1,395 compared with 332; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bartimea Spec School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Tlotlanang C/S Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,315 learners against Bartimea Spec School's 332; is a public combined school, a different phase than Bartimea Spec School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.5% against Bartimea Spec School's 94.7%.
  • Emang P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,131 learners against Bartimea Spec School's 332; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bartimea Spec School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Rt Mokgopa S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,103 learners against Bartimea Spec School's 332; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bartimea Spec School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.5% against Bartimea Spec School's 94.7%.
  • Moipone P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,078 learners against Bartimea Spec School's 332; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bartimea Spec 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
Bartimea Road, Selosesha, Selosesha, Thaba Nchu, 9783
Postal
Private Bag X723, Selosesha, 9783
EMIS number
443907315
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bartimea Spec School?
No phone number or email is on record for Bartimea Spec 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 Bartimea Spec 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 Bartimea Spec School the best school in Thaba Nchu?
On the numbers that are published, Bartimea Spec School's 94.7% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of TLOTLANANG C/S at 88.5%.
How many other schools are there in Thaba Nchu besides Bartimea Spec School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Thaba Nchu, including Moroka S/S.
How big are the classes at Bartimea Spec School?
Bartimea Spec School reported 332 learners and 51 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 7 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 Bartimea Spec School?
Yes, Bartimea Spec School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Bartimea Spec School's matric results like?
Bartimea Spec School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 94.7%, in 2025. That's down from 100% in 2023.
Is Bartimea Spec School a public or private school?
Bartimea Spec School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bartimea Spec School?
It is located at Bartimea Road, Selosesha, Selosesha, Thaba Nchu, 9783.
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