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Bolata I/S Combined School

Public intermediate school · Witsieshoek, Phuthaditjhaba, Free State · Thabo Mofutsanyana district (11 circuit)

Bolata I/S Combined School is a public combined school based in Witsieshoek, Phuthaditjhaba. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 91.2%.

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Bolata I/S Combined School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Witsieshoek, Phuthaditjhaba, Bolata I/S Combined School operates as a public combined school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

988
Learners
28
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Bolata I/S Combined School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 125 matric candidates from Bolata I/S Combined School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 91.2% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023948691.5%
202412511692.8%
202512511491.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Bolata I/S Combined School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics918290.1%
Mathematical Literacy393692.3%
Physical Sciences715577.5%
Life Sciences716693.0%
Accounting12911689.9%
Business Studies968689.6%
Economics302893.3%
English First Additional Language131131100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Thabo Mofutsanyana district

Here is how Bolata I/S Combined School compares with 5 other schools listed under Thabo Mofutsanyana district.

  • Leifo Iziko C/S Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,813 learners against Bolata I/S Combined School's 988; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.9% against Bolata I/S Combined School's 91.2%).
  • Witsieshoek P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,538 learners against Bolata I/S Combined School's 988; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bolata I/S Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Letotolo P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bolata I/S Combined School, 1,488 compared with 988; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bolata I/S Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,459 learners against Bolata I/S Combined School's 988; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bolata I/S Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against Bolata I/S Combined School's 91.2%.
  • Thuto Tsebo P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bolata I/S Combined School, 1,455 compared with 988; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bolata I/S Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Phuthaditjhaba

And within Phuthaditjhaba itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Witsieshoek P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,538 learners against Bolata I/S Combined School's 988; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bolata I/S Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,459 learners against Bolata I/S Combined School's 988; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bolata I/S Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against Bolata I/S Combined School's 91.2%.
  • Letlotlo P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bolata I/S Combined School, 1,426 compared with 988; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bolata I/S Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Qwabi P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bolata I/S Combined School, 1,417 compared with 988; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bolata I/S Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lerato P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bolata I/S Combined School, at 1,375 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bolata I/S Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
000 Bolata Village , Witsieshoek, Witsieshoek, Phuthaditjhaba, 9870
Postal
Po Box 13356, Witsieshoek, 9870
EMIS number
445109051
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bolata I/S Combined School?
No phone number or email is on record for Bolata I/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 Bolata I/S Combined School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Bolata I/S Combined School the best school in Phuthaditjhaba?
On the numbers that are published, Bolata I/S Combined School's matric pass rate of 91.2% is lower than BLUEGUMBOSCH S/S's 99.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Phuthaditjhaba besides Bolata I/S Combined School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Phuthaditjhaba, including Witsieshoek P/S.
How big are the classes at Bolata I/S Combined School?
Bolata I/S Combined School reported 988 learners and 28 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 Bolata I/S Combined School?
No. Bolata I/S Combined School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Bolata I/S Combined School's matric results like?
Bolata I/S Combined School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91.2%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 91.5% since 2023.
Is Bolata I/S Combined School a public or private school?
Bolata I/S Combined School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bolata I/S Combined School?
It is located at 000 Bolata Village , Witsieshoek, Witsieshoek, Phuthaditjhaba, 9870.
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