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Grey-College S/S

Public secondary school · Bloemfontein, Free State · Motheo district (5 circuit)

Welcome to Grey-College S/S, a public secondary school serving Bloemfontein. Its last matric group achieved a 99.6% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Grey-College S/S, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Grey-College S/S is a public secondary school in Bloemfontein. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,161
Learners
75
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Grey-College S/S sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Grey-College S/S for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 227 learners from Grey-College S/S who wrote matric in 2025, 99.6% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202322722498.7%
202423122999.1%
202522722699.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Grey-College S/S reported results in 10 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics14013495.7%
Mathematical Literacy9191100.0%
Physical Sciences1028280.4%
Life Sciences8282100.0%
Accounting6464100.0%
Business Studies938389.2%
Economics252392.0%
Geography5757100.0%
History2525100.0%
English First Additional Language138138100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Motheo district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Motheo district with Grey-College S/S.

  • Commtech Cs/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Grey-College S/S, 2,208 compared with 1,161; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.6% against Grey-College S/S's 99.6%).
  • Grassland S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Grey-College S/S, 2,137 compared with 1,161; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 97.3% against Grey-College S/S's 99.6%.
  • Kagisho Cs/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,996 learners against Grey-College S/S's 1,161; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Grey-College S/S's 99.6%.
  • Brebner S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Grey-College S/S's 1,161; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91% against Grey-College S/S's 99.6%.
  • Seemahale S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Grey-College S/S, 1,940 compared with 1,161; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92% against Grey-College S/S's 99.6%.

Bloemfontein

Zooming into Bloemfontein, here are 5 other schools to compare against Grey-College S/S.

  • Commtech Cs/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Grey-College S/S, 2,208 compared with 1,161; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.6% against Grey-College S/S's 99.6%).
  • Grassland S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Grey-College S/S, 2,137 compared with 1,161; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 97.3% against Grey-College S/S's 99.6%.
  • Kagisho Cs/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,996 learners against Grey-College S/S's 1,161; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Grey-College S/S's 99.6%.
  • Brebner S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Grey-College S/S's 1,161; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91% against Grey-College S/S's 99.6%.
  • Unity P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,882 learners against Grey-College S/S's 1,161; is a public primary school, a different phase than Grey-College S/S; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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
Jock Meiring Street, , , Bloemfontein, 9324
Postal
Po Box 13001, Brandhof, 9324
EMIS number
440304211

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Grey-College S/S?
No phone number or email is on record for Grey-College S/S 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 Grey-College S/S?
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 Grey-College S/S the best school in Bloemfontein?
On the numbers that are published, Grey-College S/S's 99.6% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of COMMTECH CS/S at 98.6%.
How many other schools are there in Bloemfontein besides Grey-College S/S?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Bloemfontein, including Commtech Cs/S.
How big are the classes at Grey-College S/S?
Grey-College S/S reported 1,161 learners and 75 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 15 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 Grey-College S/S?
Yes, Grey-College S/S 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 Grey-College S/S's matric results like?
Grey-College S/S's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 99.6%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 98.7% since 2023.
Is Grey-College S/S a public or private school?
Grey-College S/S is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Grey-College S/S?
It is located at Jock Meiring Street, , , Bloemfontein, 9324.
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