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

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

Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school in Bluegumbosch, Phuthaditjhaba. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

1,459

Learners

Educators

QQ3 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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

In 2025, 246 matric candidates from Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 99.6% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	152	121	79.6%
2024	159	149	93.7%
2025	246	245	99.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	127	95	74.8%
Mathematical Literacy	33	33	100.0%
Physical Sciences	123	109	88.6%
Life Sciences	123	118	95.9%
Accounting	39	35	89.7%
Business Studies	39	39	100.0%
Economics	39	39	100.0%
Geography	124	124	100.0%
English First Additional Language	162	162	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Thabo Mofutsanyana district

Leifo Iziko C/S Combined School is a similar size to Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School, with 1,813 learners against 1,459; is a public combined school, a different phase than Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.9% against Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School's 99.6%.
Witsieshoek P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School, at 1,538 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Letotolo P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School, at 1,488 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Thuto Tsebo P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School, at 1,455 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Letlotlo P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School, at 1,426 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Phuthaditjhaba

Witsieshoek P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School, at 1,538 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Letlotlo P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School, at 1,426 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Qwabi P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School, at 1,417 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Lerato P/S Primary School is a similar size to Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School, with 1,375 learners against 1,459; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Reahola S/S Secondary School is a similar size to Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School, with 1,291 learners against 1,459; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 72.8% against Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School's 99.6%.

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: 1589 Bluegumbosch , Bluegumbosch , Bluegumbosch , Phuthaditjhaba, 9868
Postal: Po Box 5170, Phuthaditjhaba , 9868
EMIS number: 445109063

Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School?

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

On the numbers that are published, Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School's 99.6% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of REAHOLA S/S at 72.8%.

How many other schools are there in Phuthaditjhaba besides Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Phuthaditjhaba, including Witsieshoek P/S.

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

Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School reported 1,459 learners and 45 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School?

No. Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

What are Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School's matric results like?

Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 99.6%, in 2025. That's up from 79.6% in 2023.

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

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

How can I contact Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School?

It is located at 1589 Bluegumbosch , Bluegumbosch , Bluegumbosch , Phuthaditjhaba, 9868.