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Bethlehem Cs/S Secondary School

Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Bohlokong, Bethlehem, Free State · Thabo Mofutsanyana district (1 circuit)

In Bohlokong, Bethlehem, Bethlehem Cs/S Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 84.8% pass rate.

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

Bethlehem Cs/S Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Bohlokong, Bethlehem. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

1,146
Learners
48
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Bethlehem Cs/S Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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

In 2025, 158 matric candidates from Bethlehem Cs/S Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 84.8% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202313612491.2%
202421620193.1%
202515813484.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Bethlehem Cs/S Secondary School reported results in 5 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 99.5% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics783646.2%
Physical Sciences786380.8%
Life Sciences787089.7%
Agricultural Sciences786785.9%
English First Additional Language21621599.5%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Thabo Mofutsanyana district

5 other schools in Thabo Mofutsanyana district, for comparison against Bethlehem Cs/S Secondary School.

  • Leifo Iziko C/S Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Bethlehem Cs/S Secondary School, 1,813 compared with 1,146; is a public combined school, a different phase than Bethlehem Cs/S Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.9% against Bethlehem Cs/S Secondary School's 84.8%.
  • Witsieshoek P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bethlehem Cs/S Secondary School, at 1,538 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bethlehem Cs/S Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Letotolo P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bethlehem Cs/S Secondary School, at 1,488 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bethlehem Cs/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School is a similar size to Bethlehem Cs/S Secondary School, with 1,459 learners against 1,146; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against Bethlehem Cs/S Secondary School's 84.8%.
  • Thuto Tsebo P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bethlehem Cs/S Secondary School, at 1,455 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bethlehem Cs/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Bethlehem

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

  • Ntsu S/S Secondary School is a similar size to Bethlehem Cs/S Secondary School, with 1,414 learners against 1,146; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.7% against Bethlehem Cs/S Secondary School's 84.8%.
  • Nthute P/S Primary School is a similar size to Bethlehem Cs/S Secondary School, with 1,394 learners against 1,146; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bethlehem Cs/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Matswathaka P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bethlehem Cs/S Secondary School, at 1,288 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bethlehem Cs/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Impumelelo P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bethlehem Cs/S Secondary School, at 1,166 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bethlehem Cs/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tiisetsang S/S Secondary School is a similar size to Bethlehem Cs/S Secondary School, with 1,155 learners against 1,146; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 71.1% against Bethlehem Cs/S Secondary School's 84.8%.
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
3539 Ntshingila Street, Bohlokong, Bohlokong, Bethlehem, 9700
Postal
Private Bag X1561, Bohlokong, 9700
EMIS number
440101138
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bethlehem Cs/S Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Bethlehem Cs/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 Bethlehem Cs/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 Bethlehem Cs/S Secondary School the best school in Bethlehem?
On the numbers that are published, Bethlehem Cs/S Secondary School's matric pass rate of 84.8% 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 Cs/S Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Bethlehem, including Ntsu S/S.
How big are the classes at Bethlehem Cs/S Secondary School?
Bethlehem Cs/S Secondary School reported 1,146 learners and 48 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Cs/S Secondary School?
No. Bethlehem Cs/S Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Bethlehem Cs/S Secondary School's matric results like?
Bethlehem Cs/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 84.8%, in 2025. That's down from 91.2% in 2023.
Is Bethlehem Cs/S Secondary School a public or private school?
Bethlehem Cs/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bethlehem Cs/S Secondary School?
It is located at 3539 Ntshingila Street, Bohlokong, Bohlokong, Bethlehem, 9700.
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