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Basa Freedom School

Private combined school · Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg South district (3 circuit)

Basa Freedom School is a private combined school in Johannesburg. Its most recent matric class posted a 94.9% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Basa Freedom School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Johannesburg, Basa Freedom School is a private combined school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

560
Learners
36
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Basa Freedom School is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact Basa Freedom School directly for the current fee schedule.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 99 learners from Basa Freedom School who wrote matric in 2025, 94.9% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023958993.7%
2024908493.3%
2025999494.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Basa Freedom School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Geography led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics291655.2%
Mathematical Literacy615895.1%
Physical Sciences221150.0%
Life Sciences473166.0%
Accounting181161.1%
Business Studies434297.7%
Economics411843.9%
Geography4545100.0%
History504998.0%
English First Additional Language5555100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg South district

Here is how Basa Freedom School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg South district.

  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Basa Freedom School, 2,888 compared with 560; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Lawley Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,715 learners against Basa Freedom School's 560; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Elethu Themba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Basa Freedom School, 2,306 compared with 560; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.9% against Basa Freedom School's 94.9%.
  • Southview High School teaches considerably more learners than Basa Freedom School, 2,274 compared with 560; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.2% against Basa Freedom School's 94.9%.
  • Leshata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,194 learners against Basa Freedom School's 560; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against Basa Freedom School's 94.9%.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Basa Freedom School, 2,936 compared with 560; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Basa Freedom School's 560; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Basa Freedom School's 94.9%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Basa Freedom School, 2,892 compared with 560; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Basa Freedom School, 2,888 compared with 560; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Basa Freedom School's 560; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under 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
37, Devilliers Street, , Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Postal
P B 31913 Braamfontein 2017
Telephone
011 336 1771
Website
basafreedom.co.za
Email
info@basafreedom.co.za
EMIS number
700132241

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Basa Freedom School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Basa Freedom School directly, on 011 336 1771, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Basa Freedom 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 Basa Freedom School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Basa Freedom School's 94.9% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of ALEXANDRA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 78.3%.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Basa Freedom School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Basa Freedom School?
Basa Freedom School reported 560 learners and 36 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 16 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 Basa Freedom School?
Yes. As a private school, Basa Freedom School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Basa Freedom School's matric results like?
Basa Freedom School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 94.9%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 93.7% since 2023.
Is Basa Freedom School a public or private school?
Basa Freedom School is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Basa Freedom School?
You can call 011 336 1771. It is located at 37, Devilliers Street, , Johannesburg, Johannesburg.
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