Castlebridge Ci/S Combined School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find the key facts about Castlebridge Ci/S Combined School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Castlebridge Ci/S Combined School is a private combined school serving families in and around Willows, Bloemfontein. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

334

Learners

Educators

R30,000-R420,000/yr est.

Funding status

Private

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Castlebridge Ci/S Combined School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Of the 26 learners from Castlebridge Ci/S Combined School who wrote matric in 2025, 92.3% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	41	29	70.7%
2024	30	28	93.3%
2025	26	24	92.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

District comparison

Motheo district

Commtech Cs/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Castlebridge Ci/S Combined School, 2,208 compared with 334; 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 Castlebridge Ci/S Combined School's 92.3%.
Grassland S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Castlebridge Ci/S Combined School, 2,137 compared with 334; 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 Castlebridge Ci/S Combined School's 92.3%.
Kagisho Cs/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,996 learners against Castlebridge Ci/S Combined School's 334; 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 Castlebridge Ci/S Combined School's 92.3%).
Brebner S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Castlebridge Ci/S Combined School's 334; 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 Castlebridge Ci/S Combined School's 92.3%).
Seemahale S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Castlebridge Ci/S Combined School, 1,940 compared with 334; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (92% against Castlebridge Ci/S Combined School's 92.3%).

Bloemfontein

Commtech Cs/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Castlebridge Ci/S Combined School, 2,208 compared with 334; 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 Castlebridge Ci/S Combined School's 92.3%.
Grassland S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Castlebridge Ci/S Combined School, 2,137 compared with 334; 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 Castlebridge Ci/S Combined School's 92.3%.
Kagisho Cs/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,996 learners against Castlebridge Ci/S Combined School's 334; 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 Castlebridge Ci/S Combined School's 92.3%).
Brebner S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Castlebridge Ci/S Combined School's 334; 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 Castlebridge Ci/S Combined School's 92.3%).
Unity P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,882 learners against Castlebridge Ci/S Combined School's 334; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: C/O Kolbe & James Dick Street, Willows, Willows, Bloemfontein, 9321
Postal: Po Box 2859, Bloemfontein, 9321
EMIS number: 440303237

Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Castlebridge Ci/S Combined School?

No phone number or email is on record for Castlebridge Ci/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 Castlebridge Ci/S Combined 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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.

Is Castlebridge Ci/S Combined School the best school in Bloemfontein?

On the numbers that are published, Castlebridge Ci/S Combined School's matric pass rate of 92.3% 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 Castlebridge Ci/S Combined School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Bloemfontein, including Commtech Cs/S.

How big are the classes at Castlebridge Ci/S Combined School?

Castlebridge Ci/S Combined School reported 334 learners and 19 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 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 Castlebridge Ci/S Combined School?

Yes. As a private school, Castlebridge Ci/S Combined School 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 Castlebridge Ci/S Combined School's matric results like?

Castlebridge Ci/S Combined School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.3%, in 2025. That's up from 70.7% in 2023.

Is Castlebridge Ci/S Combined School a public or private school?

Castlebridge Ci/S Combined School is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.

How can I contact Castlebridge Ci/S Combined School?

It is located at C/O Kolbe & James Dick Street, Willows, Willows, Bloemfontein, 9321.