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Chris Van Niekerk I/S Combined School

Public intermediate school · Vredefort, Vredefort, Free State · Fezile Dabi district (5 circuit)

Welcome to Chris Van Niekerk I/S Combined School, a public combined school serving Vredefort. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Chris Van Niekerk I/S Combined School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Chris Van Niekerk I/S Combined School is a public combined school in Vredefort. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

554
Learners
23
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Chris Van Niekerk I/S Combined School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

Fezile Dabi district

Here is how Chris Van Niekerk I/S Combined 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 Chris Van Niekerk I/S Combined School's 554; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Chris Van Niekerk I/S Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Chris Van Niekerk I/S Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Iketsetseng Cs/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,717 learners against Chris Van Niekerk I/S Combined School's 554; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Chris Van Niekerk I/S Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Chris Van Niekerk I/S Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lehutso P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Chris Van Niekerk I/S Combined School, 1,711 compared with 554; is a public primary school, a different phase than Chris Van Niekerk I/S Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Kopanelang Thuto P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Chris Van Niekerk I/S Combined School, 1,593 compared with 554; is a public primary school, a different phase than Chris Van Niekerk I/S Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Bofula Tshepe P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Chris Van Niekerk I/S Combined School, 1,437 compared with 554; is a public primary school, a different phase than Chris Van Niekerk I/S Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Vredefort

Zooming into Vredefort, here are 5 other schools to compare against Chris Van Niekerk I/S Combined School.

  • Vredefort P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Chris Van Niekerk I/S Combined School, 981 compared with 554; is a public primary school, a different phase than Chris Van Niekerk I/S Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Samuel Sebego Paki S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 934 learners against Chris Van Niekerk I/S Combined School's 554; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Chris Van Niekerk I/S Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 95.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Chris Van Niekerk I/S Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mokwallo P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 909 learners against Chris Van Niekerk I/S Combined School's 554; is a public primary school, a different phase than Chris Van Niekerk I/S Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Tataiso P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Chris Van Niekerk I/S Combined School, 819 compared with 554; is a public primary school, a different phase than Chris Van Niekerk I/S Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Boiphihlelo S/S Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Chris Van Niekerk I/S Combined School, at 669 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Chris Van Niekerk I/S Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Chris Van Niekerk I/S Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 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
17 Vry Street, Vredefort, Vredefort, Vredefort, 9595
Postal
Po Box 180, Vredefort, 9595
EMIS number
444611246
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Chris Van Niekerk I/S Combined School?
No phone number or email is on record for Chris Van Niekerk 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 Chris Van Niekerk I/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 Chris Van Niekerk I/S Combined School the best school in Vredefort?
No matric pass rate is on record for Chris Van Niekerk I/S Combined School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Vredefort besides Chris Van Niekerk I/S Combined School?
Schoolhive lists at least 5 other schools in and around Vredefort, including Vredefort P/S.
How big are the classes at Chris Van Niekerk I/S Combined School?
Chris Van Niekerk I/S Combined School reported 554 learners and 23 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Chris Van Niekerk I/S Combined School?
No. Chris Van Niekerk 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 Chris Van Niekerk I/S Combined School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Chris Van Niekerk I/S Combined School.
Is Chris Van Niekerk I/S Combined School a public or private school?
Chris Van Niekerk I/S Combined School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Chris Van Niekerk I/S Combined School?
It is located at 17 Vry Street, Vredefort, Vredefort, Vredefort, 9595.
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