Heatherdale Cs/S Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Heatherdale Cs/S Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Heatherdale Cs/S Secondary School is a public secondary school in Heidedal, Bloemfontein. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,571

Learners

Educators

QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Comprehensive

Specialisation

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Heatherdale Cs/S Secondary School 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 Heatherdale Cs/S Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Of the 177 learners from Heatherdale Cs/S Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 96% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	157	157	100.0%
2024	134	126	94.0%
2025	177	170	96.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Heatherdale Cs/S Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Physical Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	18	15	83.3%
Mathematical Literacy	109	99	90.8%
Physical Sciences	15	15	100.0%
Life Sciences	61	42	68.9%
Accounting	51	46	90.2%
Business Studies	73	67	91.8%
Geography	31	31	100.0%
History	11	10	90.9%
English First Additional Language	134	134	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Motheo district

Commtech Cs/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Heatherdale Cs/S Secondary School, 2,208 compared with 1,571; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Heatherdale Cs/S Secondary School's 96%.
Grassland S/S Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Heatherdale Cs/S Secondary School, at 2,137 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (97.3% against Heatherdale Cs/S Secondary School's 96%).
Kagisho Cs/S Secondary School is a similar size to Heatherdale Cs/S Secondary School, with 1,996 learners against 1,571; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Heatherdale Cs/S Secondary School's 96%.
Brebner S/S Secondary School is a similar size to Heatherdale Cs/S Secondary School, with 1,940 learners against 1,571; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91% against Heatherdale Cs/S Secondary School's 96%.
Seemahale S/S Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Heatherdale Cs/S Secondary School, at 1,940 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92% against Heatherdale Cs/S Secondary School's 96%.

Bloemfontein

Commtech Cs/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Heatherdale Cs/S Secondary School, 2,208 compared with 1,571; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Heatherdale Cs/S Secondary School's 96%.
Grassland S/S Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Heatherdale Cs/S Secondary School, at 2,137 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (97.3% against Heatherdale Cs/S Secondary School's 96%).
Kagisho Cs/S Secondary School is a similar size to Heatherdale Cs/S Secondary School, with 1,996 learners against 1,571; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Heatherdale Cs/S Secondary School's 96%.
Brebner S/S Secondary School is a similar size to Heatherdale Cs/S Secondary School, with 1,940 learners against 1,571; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91% against Heatherdale Cs/S Secondary School's 96%.
Unity P/S Primary School is a similar size to Heatherdale Cs/S Secondary School, with 1,882 learners against 1,571; is a public primary school, a different phase than Heatherdale Cs/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Heatherdale Road., Heidedal, Heidedal, Bloemfontein, 9306
Postal: Heatherdale Road 124, Heidedal, 9306
EMIS number: 440304183

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Heatherdale Cs/S Secondary School?

No phone number or email is on record for Heatherdale Cs/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 Heatherdale Cs/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 Heatherdale Cs/S Secondary School the best school in Bloemfontein?

On the numbers that are published, Heatherdale Cs/S Secondary School's matric pass rate of 96% 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 Heatherdale Cs/S Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Bloemfontein, including Commtech Cs/S.

How big are the classes at Heatherdale Cs/S Secondary School?

Heatherdale Cs/S Secondary School reported 1,571 learners and 49 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Heatherdale Cs/S Secondary School?

Yes, Heatherdale Cs/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 Heatherdale Cs/S Secondary School's matric results like?

Heatherdale Cs/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96%, in 2025. That's down from 100% in 2023.

Is Heatherdale Cs/S Secondary School a public or private school?

Heatherdale Cs/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Heatherdale Cs/S Secondary School?

It is located at Heatherdale Road., Heidedal, Heidedal, Bloemfontein, 9306.