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Dr. Blok S/S Secondary School

Public secondary school · Heidedal, Bloemfontein, Free State · Motheo district (4 circuit)

Dr. Blok S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school in Heidedal, Bloemfontein. Its most recent matric class posted a 86.1% pass rate.

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

Located in Heidedal, Bloemfontein, Dr. Blok S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,374
Learners
42
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Dr. Blok S/S Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Dr. Blok S/S Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 187 learners from Dr. Blok S/S Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 86.1% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202319415680.4%
202415213991.4%
202518716186.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Dr. Blok S/S Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics282589.3%
Mathematical Literacy12411996.0%
Physical Sciences262492.3%
Life Sciences544583.3%
Accounting13969.2%
Business Studies997171.7%
Economics422661.9%
Geography393897.4%
History858296.5%
English First Additional Language153153100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Motheo district

Here is how Dr. Blok S/S Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Motheo district.

  • Commtech Cs/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,208 learners against Dr. Blok S/S Secondary School's 1,374; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Dr. Blok S/S Secondary School's 86.1%.
  • Grassland S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,137 learners against Dr. Blok S/S Secondary School's 1,374; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.3% against Dr. Blok S/S Secondary School's 86.1%.
  • Kagisho Cs/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dr. Blok S/S Secondary School, 1,996 compared with 1,374; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Dr. Blok S/S Secondary School's 86.1%.
  • Brebner S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dr. Blok S/S Secondary School, 1,940 compared with 1,374; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91% against Dr. Blok S/S Secondary School's 86.1%.
  • Seemahale S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Dr. Blok S/S Secondary School's 1,374; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92% against Dr. Blok S/S Secondary School's 86.1%.

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 Dr. Blok S/S Secondary School's 1,374; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Dr. Blok S/S Secondary School's 86.1%.
  • Grassland S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,137 learners against Dr. Blok S/S Secondary School's 1,374; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.3% against Dr. Blok S/S Secondary School's 86.1%.
  • Kagisho Cs/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dr. Blok S/S Secondary School, 1,996 compared with 1,374; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Dr. Blok S/S Secondary School's 86.1%.
  • Brebner S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dr. Blok S/S Secondary School, 1,940 compared with 1,374; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91% against Dr. Blok S/S Secondary School's 86.1%.
  • Unity P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Dr. Blok S/S Secondary School, at 1,882 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dr. Blok S/S Secondary School; 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
Abdurahmanstraat 2, Heidedal, Heidedal, Bloemfontein, 9306
Postal
Po Box 21048, Heidedal, 9306
EMIS number
440304241

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dr. Blok S/S Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Dr. Blok S/S Secondary 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 Dr. Blok S/S Secondary 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 Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Dr. Blok S/S Secondary School the best school in Bloemfontein?
On the numbers that are published, Dr. Blok S/S Secondary School's matric pass rate of 86.1% 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 Dr. Blok S/S Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Bloemfontein, including Commtech Cs/S.
How big are the classes at Dr. Blok S/S Secondary School?
Dr. Blok S/S Secondary School reported 1,374 learners and 42 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Dr. Blok S/S Secondary School?
Yes, Dr. Blok S/S Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Dr. Blok S/S Secondary School's matric results like?
Dr. Blok S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86.1%, in 2025. That's up from 80.4% in 2023.
Is Dr. Blok S/S Secondary School a public or private school?
Dr. Blok S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dr. Blok S/S Secondary School?
It is located at Abdurahmanstraat 2, Heidedal, Heidedal, Bloemfontein, 9306.
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