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Bovaal C/S Combined School

Public combined school · Spesbona, Bothaville, Free State · Lejweleputswa district (7 circuit)

Bovaal C/S Combined School is a public combined school in Spesbona, Bothaville. Its most recent matric class posted a 88.2% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Bovaal C/S Combined School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Spesbona, Bothaville, Bovaal C/S Combined School is a public combined school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

297
Learners
13
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 17 learners from Bovaal C/S Combined School who wrote matric in 2025, 88.2% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202388100.0%
20241212100.0%
2025171588.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Bovaal C/S Combined School offered results across 3 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematical Literacy1212100.0%
Geography121083.3%
English First Additional Language1212100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Lejweleputswa district

5 other schools in Lejweleputswa district, for comparison against Bovaal C/S Combined School.

  • Teto S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bovaal C/S Combined School, 1,898 compared with 297; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bovaal C/S Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Bovaal C/S Combined School's 88.2%.
  • Hani Park P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,749 learners against Bovaal C/S Combined School's 297; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bovaal C/S Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tataiso P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bovaal C/S Combined School, 1,677 compared with 297; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bovaal C/S Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Dr Mg Mngoma Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bovaal C/S Combined School, 1,653 compared with 297; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bovaal C/S Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Rainbow S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,631 learners against Bovaal C/S Combined School's 297; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bovaal C/S Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.7% against Bovaal C/S Combined School's 88.2%.

Bothaville

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

  • Tjantjello P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,627 learners against Bovaal C/S Combined School's 297; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bovaal C/S Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Mamellang-Thuto S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bovaal C/S Combined School, 1,435 compared with 297; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bovaal C/S Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82% against Bovaal C/S Combined School's 88.2%.
  • Mophate S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,312 learners against Bovaal C/S Combined School's 297; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bovaal C/S Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82% against Bovaal C/S Combined School's 88.2%.
  • Letlotlo Naledi P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bovaal C/S Combined School, 1,290 compared with 297; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bovaal C/S Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Diphetoho S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,190 learners against Bovaal C/S Combined School's 297; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bovaal C/S Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.4% against Bovaal C/S Combined School's 88.2%.
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
P. O. Box 1059, Spesbona, Spesbona, Bothaville, 9660
Postal
Po Box 1059, Spesbona, 9660
EMIS number
440506235

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bovaal C/S Combined School?
No phone number or email is on record for Bovaal C/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 Bovaal C/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 Bovaal C/S Combined School the best school in Bothaville?
On the numbers that are published, Bovaal C/S Combined School's 88.2% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of DIPHETOHO S/S at 85.4%.
How many other schools are there in Bothaville besides Bovaal C/S Combined School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Bothaville, including Tjantjello P/S.
How big are the classes at Bovaal C/S Combined School?
Bovaal C/S Combined School reported 297 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Bovaal C/S Combined School?
No. Bovaal C/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 Bovaal C/S Combined School's matric results like?
Bovaal C/S Combined School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 88.2%, in 2025. That's down from 100% in 2023.
Is Bovaal C/S Combined School a public or private school?
Bovaal C/S Combined School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bovaal C/S Combined School?
It is located at P. O. Box 1059, Spesbona, Spesbona, Bothaville, 9660.
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