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Heilbron C/S Combined School

Public combined school · Heilbron, Free State · Fezile Dabi district (2 circuit)

In Heilbron, Heilbron C/S Combined School operates as a public combined school. Its most recent matric class posted a 96% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Heilbron C/S Combined School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Heilbron C/S Combined School is a public combined school serving families in and around Heilbron. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

502
Learners
24
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, Heilbron C/S Combined 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 Heilbron C/S Combined School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Heilbron C/S Combined School entered 25 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 96% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20232929100.0%
20243232100.0%
2025252496.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Heilbron C/S Combined School reported results in 7 of these subjects. Mathematics led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1212100.0%
Mathematical Literacy2020100.0%
Physical Sciences1111100.0%
Life Sciences141392.9%
Accounting1111100.0%
Geography2121100.0%
English First Additional Language3232100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Fezile Dabi district

5 other schools in Fezile Dabi district, for comparison against Heilbron C/S Combined School.

  • Sediba-Thuto S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,800 learners against Heilbron C/S Combined School's 502; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Heilbron C/S Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.1% against Heilbron C/S Combined School's 96%.
  • Iketsetseng Cs/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,717 learners against Heilbron C/S Combined School's 502; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Heilbron C/S Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Heilbron C/S Combined School's 96%.
  • Lehutso P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Heilbron C/S Combined School, 1,711 compared with 502; is a public primary school, a different phase than Heilbron C/S Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Kopanelang Thuto P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Heilbron C/S Combined School, 1,593 compared with 502; is a public primary school, a different phase than Heilbron C/S Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Bofula Tshepe P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Heilbron C/S Combined School, 1,437 compared with 502; is a public primary school, a different phase than Heilbron C/S Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Heilbron

Zooming into Heilbron, here are 5 other schools to compare against Heilbron C/S Combined School.

  • Sediba-Thuto S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,800 learners against Heilbron C/S Combined School's 502; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Heilbron C/S Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.1% against Heilbron C/S Combined School's 96%.
  • Phiritona S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Heilbron C/S Combined School, 1,237 compared with 502; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Heilbron C/S Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.4% against Heilbron C/S Combined School's 96%.
  • Kearabetswe P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Heilbron C/S Combined School, 1,136 compared with 502; is a public primary school, a different phase than Heilbron C/S Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Bhekilanga P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 971 learners against Heilbron C/S Combined School's 502; is a public primary school, a different phase than Heilbron C/S Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Phirihadi P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Heilbron C/S Combined School, 967 compared with 502; is a public primary school, a different phase than Heilbron C/S Combined School; 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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Wrightstraat, , , Heilbron, 9650
Postal
Po Box 132, , 9650
EMIS number
441811277

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Heilbron C/S Combined School?
No phone number or email is on record for Heilbron C/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 Heilbron C/S Combined 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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Heilbron C/S Combined School the best school in Heilbron?
On the numbers that are published, Heilbron C/S Combined School's 96% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of SEDIBA-THUTO S/S at 93.1%.
How many other schools are there in Heilbron besides Heilbron C/S Combined School?
Schoolhive lists at least 9 other schools in and around Heilbron, including Sediba-Thuto S/S.
How big are the classes at Heilbron C/S Combined School?
Heilbron C/S Combined School reported 502 learners and 24 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Heilbron C/S Combined School?
Yes, Heilbron C/S Combined 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 Heilbron C/S Combined School's matric results like?
Heilbron C/S Combined School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96%, in 2025. That's down from 100% in 2023.
Is Heilbron C/S Combined School a public or private school?
Heilbron C/S Combined School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Heilbron C/S Combined School?
It is located at Wrightstraat, , , Heilbron, 9650.
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