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Bolton College

Private secondary school · Bainsvlei, Bloemfontein, Free State · Motheo district (Unknown circuit)

Bolton College is a private secondary school in Bainsvlei, Bloemfontein. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 90%.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Bolton College, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Bainsvlei, Bloemfontein, Bolton College is a private secondary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

87
Learners
15
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Bolton College is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact Bolton College directly for the current fee schedule.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 10 matric candidates from Bolton College sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 90% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023171482.4%
2024161062.5%
202510990.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

District comparison

Motheo district

5 other schools in Motheo district, for comparison against Bolton College.

  • Commtech Cs/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,208 learners against Bolton College's 87; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Bolton College's 90%.
  • Grassland S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,137 learners against Bolton College's 87; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.3% against Bolton College's 90%.
  • Kagisho Cs/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bolton College, 1,996 compared with 87; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.1% against Bolton College's 90%).
  • Brebner S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bolton College, 1,940 compared with 87; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91% against Bolton College's 90%).
  • Seemahale S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Bolton College's 87; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92% against Bolton College's 90%.

Bloemfontein

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

  • Commtech Cs/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,208 learners against Bolton College's 87; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Bolton College's 90%.
  • Grassland S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,137 learners against Bolton College's 87; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.3% against Bolton College's 90%.
  • Kagisho Cs/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bolton College, 1,996 compared with 87; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.1% against Bolton College's 90%).
  • Brebner S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bolton College, 1,940 compared with 87; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91% against Bolton College's 90%).
  • Unity P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bolton College, 1,882 compared with 87; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Plot1.Donegal Sh.abrahamskraal Road, Bainsvlei, Bainsvlei, Bloemfontein, 9300
Postal
Plot1.Donegal Sh.abrahamskraal, Bainsvlei, 9300
Website
boltoncollege.co.za
EMIS number
445802260

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bolton College?
No phone number or email is on record for Bolton College 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 Bolton College?
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 Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Bolton College the best school in Bloemfontein?
On the numbers that are published, Bolton College's matric pass rate of 90% 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 Bolton College?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Bloemfontein, including Commtech Cs/S.
How big are the classes at Bolton College?
Bolton College reported 87 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 6 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 Bolton College?
Yes. As a private school, Bolton College sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Bolton College's matric results like?
Bolton College's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90%, in 2025. That's up from 82.4% in 2023.
Is Bolton College a public or private school?
Bolton College is a private secondary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Bolton College?
It is located at Plot1.Donegal Sh.abrahamskraal Road, Bainsvlei, Bainsvlei, Bloemfontein, 9300.
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