Bloemfontein S/S Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

Bloemfontein S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Bayswater, Bloemfontein. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,105

Learners

Educators

QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Bloemfontein S/S Secondary 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 Bloemfontein S/S Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

In 2025, 192 matric candidates from Bloemfontein S/S Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 96.9% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	188	181	96.3%
2024	182	176	96.7%
2025	192	186	96.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Bloemfontein S/S Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. History led the field at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	54	51	94.4%
Mathematical Literacy	129	124	96.1%
Physical Sciences	42	36	85.7%
Life Sciences	63	59	93.7%
Accounting	95	85	89.5%
Business Studies	95	82	86.3%
Geography	36	33	91.7%
History	24	24	100.0%
English First Additional Language	54	54	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Motheo district

Commtech Cs/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bloemfontein S/S Secondary School, 2,208 compared with 1,105; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.6% against Bloemfontein S/S Secondary School's 96.9%).
Grassland S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bloemfontein S/S Secondary School, 2,137 compared with 1,105; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (97.3% against Bloemfontein S/S Secondary School's 96.9%).
Kagisho Cs/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,996 learners against Bloemfontein S/S Secondary School's 1,105; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Bloemfontein S/S Secondary School's 96.9%.
Brebner S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Bloemfontein S/S Secondary School's 1,105; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91% against Bloemfontein S/S Secondary School's 96.9%.
Seemahale S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bloemfontein S/S Secondary School, 1,940 compared with 1,105; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92% against Bloemfontein S/S Secondary School's 96.9%.

Bloemfontein

Commtech Cs/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bloemfontein S/S Secondary School, 2,208 compared with 1,105; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.6% against Bloemfontein S/S Secondary School's 96.9%).
Grassland S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bloemfontein S/S Secondary School, 2,137 compared with 1,105; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (97.3% against Bloemfontein S/S Secondary School's 96.9%).
Kagisho Cs/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,996 learners against Bloemfontein S/S Secondary School's 1,105; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Bloemfontein S/S Secondary School's 96.9%.
Brebner S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Bloemfontein S/S Secondary School's 1,105; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91% against Bloemfontein S/S Secondary School's 96.9%.
Unity P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,882 learners against Bloemfontein S/S Secondary School's 1,105; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bloemfontein S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Gladstoneweg, Bayswater, Bayswater, Bloemfontein, 9302
Postal: Po Box 13347, Noordstad, 9302
EMIS number: 440304212

Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Bloemfontein S/S Secondary School?

No phone number or email is on record for Bloemfontein S/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 Bloemfontein S/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 Bloemfontein S/S Secondary School the best school in Bloemfontein?

On the numbers that are published, Bloemfontein S/S Secondary School's matric pass rate of 96.9% 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 Bloemfontein S/S Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Bloemfontein, including Commtech Cs/S.

How big are the classes at Bloemfontein S/S Secondary School?

Bloemfontein S/S Secondary School reported 1,105 learners and 46 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 Bloemfontein S/S Secondary School?

Yes, Bloemfontein S/S Secondary 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 Bloemfontein S/S Secondary School's matric results like?

Bloemfontein S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96.9%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 96.3% since 2023.

Is Bloemfontein S/S Secondary School a public or private school?

Bloemfontein S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Bloemfontein S/S Secondary School?

It is located at Gladstoneweg, Bayswater, Bayswater, Bloemfontein, 9302.