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Bethlehem C/S Combined School

Public combined school · Bakenpark, Bethlehem, Free State · Thabo Mofutsanyana district (1 circuit)

Welcome to Bethlehem C/S Combined School, a public combined school serving Bakenpark, Bethlehem. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 69.4%.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Bethlehem C/S Combined School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Bethlehem C/S Combined School is a public combined school in Bakenpark, Bethlehem. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

714
Learners
29
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Bethlehem C/S Combined School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Bethlehem C/S Combined School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 36 learners from Bethlehem C/S Combined School who wrote matric in 2025, 69.4% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023433581.4%
2024242187.5%
2025362569.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Bethlehem C/S Combined School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics6350.0%
Mathematical Literacy1818100.0%
Physical Sciences400.0%
Life Sciences6583.3%
Accounting66100.0%
Business Studies181055.6%
Economics77100.0%
Geography1818100.0%
History1313100.0%
English First Additional Language99100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Thabo Mofutsanyana district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Thabo Mofutsanyana district with Bethlehem C/S Combined School.

  • Leifo Iziko C/S Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Bethlehem C/S Combined School, 1,813 compared with 714; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.9% against Bethlehem C/S Combined School's 69.4%.
  • Witsieshoek P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bethlehem C/S Combined School, 1,538 compared with 714; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bethlehem C/S Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Letotolo P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,488 learners against Bethlehem C/S Combined School's 714; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bethlehem C/S Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bethlehem C/S Combined School, 1,459 compared with 714; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bethlehem C/S Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against Bethlehem C/S Combined School's 69.4%.
  • Thuto Tsebo P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,455 learners against Bethlehem C/S Combined School's 714; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bethlehem C/S Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Bethlehem

Zooming into Bethlehem, here are 5 other schools to compare against Bethlehem C/S Combined School.

  • Ntsu S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bethlehem C/S Combined School, 1,414 compared with 714; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bethlehem C/S Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.7% against Bethlehem C/S Combined School's 69.4%.
  • Nthute P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bethlehem C/S Combined School, 1,394 compared with 714; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bethlehem C/S Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Matswathaka P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,288 learners against Bethlehem C/S Combined School's 714; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bethlehem C/S Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Impumelelo P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bethlehem C/S Combined School, 1,166 compared with 714; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bethlehem C/S Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tiisetsang S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bethlehem C/S Combined School, 1,155 compared with 714; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bethlehem C/S Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (71.1% against Bethlehem C/S Combined School's 69.4%).
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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
186 Populier Str. , Bakenpark, Bakenpark, Bethlehem, 9700
Postal
Admin. Block 1, Bethlehem, 9700
EMIS number
440101281

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bethlehem C/S Combined School?
No phone number or email is on record for Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem C/S Combined 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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Bethlehem C/S Combined School the best school in Bethlehem?
On the numbers that are published, Bethlehem C/S Combined School's matric pass rate of 69.4% is lower than NTSU S/S's 92.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Bethlehem besides Bethlehem C/S Combined School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Bethlehem, including Ntsu S/S.
How big are the classes at Bethlehem C/S Combined School?
Bethlehem C/S Combined School reported 714 learners and 29 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Bethlehem C/S Combined School?
Yes, Bethlehem C/S Combined 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 Bethlehem C/S Combined School's matric results like?
Bethlehem C/S Combined School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 69.4%, in 2025. That's down from 81.4% in 2023.
Is Bethlehem C/S Combined School a public or private school?
Bethlehem C/S Combined School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bethlehem C/S Combined School?
It is located at 186 Populier Str. , Bakenpark, Bakenpark, Bethlehem, 9700.
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