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Grassland S/S Secondary School

Public secondary school · Mangaung, Bloemfontein, Free State · Motheo district (3 circuit)

Welcome to Grassland S/S Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Mangaung, Bloemfontein. Its last matric group achieved a 97.3% pass rate.

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Grassland S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school in Mangaung, Bloemfontein. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

2,137
Learners
60
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Grassland S/S Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Grassland S/S Secondary School entered 295 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 97.3% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202322118382.8%
202424523997.6%
202529528797.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Grassland S/S Secondary School reported results in 11 of these subjects. Physical Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics786482.1%
Mathematical Literacy17116093.6%
Physical Sciences4343100.0%
Life Sciences7777100.0%
Agricultural Sciences4242100.0%
Accounting413687.8%
Business Studies9090100.0%
Economics897685.4%
Geography12912697.7%
History847690.5%
English First Additional Language26226199.6%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Motheo district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Motheo district with Grassland S/S Secondary School.

  • Commtech Cs/S Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Grassland S/S Secondary School, at 2,208 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.6% against Grassland S/S Secondary School's 97.3%).
  • Kagisho Cs/S Secondary School is a similar size to Grassland S/S Secondary School, with 1,996 learners against 2,137; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Grassland S/S Secondary School's 97.3%.
  • Brebner S/S Secondary School is a similar size to Grassland S/S Secondary School, with 1,940 learners against 2,137; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91% against Grassland S/S Secondary School's 97.3%.
  • Seemahale S/S Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Grassland S/S Secondary School, at 1,940 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92% against Grassland S/S Secondary School's 97.3%.
  • Unity P/S Primary School is a similar size to Grassland S/S Secondary School, with 1,882 learners against 2,137; is a public primary school, a different phase than Grassland S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Bloemfontein

Zooming into Bloemfontein, here are 5 other schools to compare against Grassland S/S Secondary School.

  • Commtech Cs/S Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Grassland S/S Secondary School, at 2,208 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.6% against Grassland S/S Secondary School's 97.3%).
  • Kagisho Cs/S Secondary School is a similar size to Grassland S/S Secondary School, with 1,996 learners against 2,137; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Grassland S/S Secondary School's 97.3%.
  • Brebner S/S Secondary School is a similar size to Grassland S/S Secondary School, with 1,940 learners against 2,137; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91% against Grassland S/S Secondary School's 97.3%.
  • Unity P/S Primary School is a similar size to Grassland S/S Secondary School, with 1,882 learners against 2,137; is a public primary school, a different phase than Grassland S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tjhebelopele P/S Primary School is a similar size to Grassland S/S Secondary School, with 1,791 learners against 2,137; is a public primary school, a different phase than Grassland S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
19378 Rice Street, Mangaung, Mangaung, Bloemfontein, 9323
Postal
Rice Street 19378, Mangaung, 9323
EMIS number
445802141

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Grassland S/S Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Grassland 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 Grassland S/S Secondary 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 Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Grassland S/S Secondary School the best school in Bloemfontein?
On the numbers that are published, Grassland S/S Secondary School's matric pass rate of 97.3% 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 Grassland 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 Grassland S/S Secondary School?
Grassland S/S Secondary School reported 2,137 learners and 60 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Grassland S/S Secondary School?
No. Grassland S/S Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Grassland S/S Secondary School's matric results like?
Grassland S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.3%, in 2025. That's up from 82.8% in 2023.
Is Grassland S/S Secondary School a public or private school?
Grassland S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Grassland S/S Secondary School?
It is located at 19378 Rice Street, Mangaung, Mangaung, Bloemfontein, 9323.
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