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Bodibeng S/S Secondary School

Public secondary school · Kroonstad, Kroonstad, Free State · Fezile Dabi district (6 circuit)

Welcome to Bodibeng S/S Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Kroonstad. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 82.7%.

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Bodibeng S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school in Kroonstad. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

880
Learners
25
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Bodibeng S/S Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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

Of the 110 learners from Bodibeng S/S Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 82.7% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023816479.0%
2024777090.9%
20251109182.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Bodibeng S/S Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Geography led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics16956.3%
Mathematical Literacy625893.5%
Physical Sciences141178.6%
Life Sciences171482.4%
Accounting211571.4%
Business Studies453271.1%
Economics403485.0%
Geography2424100.0%
History2020100.0%
English First Additional Language7979100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Fezile Dabi district

Here is how Bodibeng S/S Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Fezile Dabi district.

  • Sediba-Thuto S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,800 learners against Bodibeng S/S Secondary School's 880; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against Bodibeng S/S Secondary School's 82.7%.
  • Iketsetseng Cs/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,717 learners against Bodibeng S/S Secondary School's 880; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Bodibeng S/S Secondary School's 82.7%.
  • Lehutso P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bodibeng S/S Secondary School, 1,711 compared with 880; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bodibeng S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Kopanelang Thuto P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bodibeng S/S Secondary School, 1,593 compared with 880; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bodibeng S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Bofula Tshepe P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bodibeng S/S Secondary School, 1,437 compared with 880; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bodibeng S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Kroonstad

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

  • Boikemisetso P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,281 learners against Bodibeng S/S Secondary School's 880; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bodibeng S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Dr Reginald Cingo Cs/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,271 learners against Bodibeng S/S Secondary School's 880; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Bodibeng S/S Secondary School's 82.7%.
  • Maokeng P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bodibeng S/S Secondary School, at 1,210 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bodibeng S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Phephetso S/S Secondary School is a similar size to Bodibeng S/S Secondary School, with 1,172 learners against 880; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against Bodibeng S/S Secondary School's 82.7%.
  • Kananelo S/S Secondary School is a similar size to Bodibeng S/S Secondary School, with 1,127 learners against 880; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (84.5% against Bodibeng S/S Secondary School's 82.7%).
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
16744 Marabastad, Kroonstad, Kroonstad, Kroonstad, 9500
Postal
Po Box 5011, Lengau, 9500
EMIS number
442506237

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bodibeng S/S Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Bodibeng 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 Bodibeng 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 Bodibeng S/S Secondary School the best school in Kroonstad?
On the numbers that are published, Bodibeng S/S Secondary School's matric pass rate of 82.7% is lower than DR REGINALD CINGO CS/S's 95.5%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Kroonstad besides Bodibeng S/S Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kroonstad, including Boikemisetso P/S.
How big are the classes at Bodibeng S/S Secondary School?
Bodibeng S/S Secondary School reported 880 learners and 25 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Bodibeng S/S Secondary School?
No. Bodibeng S/S Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Bodibeng S/S Secondary School's matric results like?
Bodibeng S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 82.7%, in 2025. That's up from 79% in 2023.
Is Bodibeng S/S Secondary School a public or private school?
Bodibeng S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bodibeng S/S Secondary School?
It is located at 16744 Marabastad, Kroonstad, Kroonstad, Kroonstad, 9500.
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