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Edmund Rice Ci/S Combined School

Private combined school · Welkom, Welkom, Free State · Lejweleputswa district (10 circuit)

Edmund Rice Ci/S Combined School is a private combined school in Welkom. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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

Located in Welkom, Edmund Rice Ci/S Combined School is a private combined school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

512
Learners
31
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Edmund Rice Ci/S Combined School 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 Edmund Rice Ci/S Combined School directly for the current fee schedule.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Edmund Rice Ci/S Combined School entered 27 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023232295.7%
20242929100.0%
20252727100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

District comparison

Lejweleputswa district

Here is how Edmund Rice Ci/S Combined School compares with 5 other schools listed under Lejweleputswa district.

  • Teto S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Edmund Rice Ci/S Combined School, 1,898 compared with 512; 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 (99.1% against Edmund Rice Ci/S Combined School's 100%).
  • Hani Park P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,749 learners against Edmund Rice Ci/S Combined School's 512; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tataiso P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Edmund Rice Ci/S Combined School, 1,677 compared with 512; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Dr Mg Mngoma Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Edmund Rice Ci/S Combined School, 1,653 compared with 512; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Rainbow S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,631 learners against Edmund Rice Ci/S Combined School's 512; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.7% against Edmund Rice Ci/S Combined School's 100%.

Welkom

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

  • Teto S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Edmund Rice Ci/S Combined School, 1,898 compared with 512; 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 (99.1% against Edmund Rice Ci/S Combined School's 100%).
  • Hani Park P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,749 learners against Edmund Rice Ci/S Combined School's 512; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Dr Mg Mngoma Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Edmund Rice Ci/S Combined School, 1,653 compared with 512; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Lephola S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,562 learners against Edmund Rice Ci/S Combined School's 512; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.9% against Edmund Rice Ci/S Combined School's 100%.
  • Lemotso P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Edmund Rice Ci/S Combined School, 1,433 compared with 512; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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
President Steyn Mine Farm Witpan, Welkom, Welkom, Welkom, 9460
Postal
Farm Witpan President Steyn Mi, Welkom, 9460
EMIS number
444712129

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Edmund Rice Ci/S Combined School?
No phone number or email is on record for Edmund Rice 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 Edmund Rice Ci/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 Edmund Rice Ci/S Combined School the best school in Welkom?
On the numbers that are published, Edmund Rice Ci/S Combined School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of TETO S/S at 99.1%.
How many other schools are there in Welkom besides Edmund Rice Ci/S Combined School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Welkom, including Teto S/S.
How big are the classes at Edmund Rice Ci/S Combined School?
Edmund Rice Ci/S Combined School reported 512 learners and 31 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 Edmund Rice Ci/S Combined School?
Yes. As a private school, Edmund Rice 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 Edmund Rice Ci/S Combined School's matric results like?
Edmund Rice Ci/S Combined School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 95.7% in 2023.
Is Edmund Rice Ci/S Combined School a public or private school?
Edmund Rice 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 Edmund Rice Ci/S Combined School?
It is located at President Steyn Mine Farm Witpan, Welkom, Welkom, Welkom, 9460.
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