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Jim Fouché S/S Secondary School

Public secondary school · Gardeniapark, Bloemfontein, Free State · Motheo district (1 circuit)

Jim Fouché S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Gardeniapark, Bloemfontein. Its most recent matric class posted a 99.5% pass rate.

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In Gardeniapark, Bloemfontein, Jim Fouché S/S Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,125
Learners
49
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Jim Fouché S/S Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Jim Fouché S/S Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Jim Fouché S/S Secondary School entered 196 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 99.5% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023190190100.0%
2024201201100.0%
202519619599.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Jim Fouché S/S Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematics had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics6666100.0%
Mathematical Literacy136136100.0%
Physical Sciences4040100.0%
Life Sciences117117100.0%
Accounting3838100.0%
Business Studies636196.8%
Economics1111100.0%
Geography2727100.0%
English First Additional Language200200100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Motheo district

Here is how Jim Fouché S/S Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Motheo district.

  • Commtech Cs/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,208 learners against Jim Fouché S/S Secondary School's 1,125; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.6% against Jim Fouché S/S Secondary School's 99.5%).
  • Grassland S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,137 learners against Jim Fouché S/S Secondary School's 1,125; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 97.3% against Jim Fouché S/S Secondary School's 99.5%.
  • Kagisho Cs/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Jim Fouché S/S Secondary School, 1,996 compared with 1,125; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Jim Fouché S/S Secondary School's 99.5%.
  • Brebner S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Jim Fouché S/S Secondary School, 1,940 compared with 1,125; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91% against Jim Fouché S/S Secondary School's 99.5%.
  • Seemahale S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Jim Fouché S/S Secondary School's 1,125; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92% against Jim Fouché S/S Secondary School's 99.5%.

Bloemfontein

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

  • Commtech Cs/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,208 learners against Jim Fouché S/S Secondary School's 1,125; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.6% against Jim Fouché S/S Secondary School's 99.5%).
  • Grassland S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,137 learners against Jim Fouché S/S Secondary School's 1,125; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 97.3% against Jim Fouché S/S Secondary School's 99.5%.
  • Kagisho Cs/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Jim Fouché S/S Secondary School, 1,996 compared with 1,125; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Jim Fouché S/S Secondary School's 99.5%.
  • Brebner S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Jim Fouché S/S Secondary School, 1,940 compared with 1,125; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91% against Jim Fouché S/S Secondary School's 99.5%.
  • Unity P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Jim Fouché S/S Secondary School, 1,882 compared with 1,125; is a public primary school, a different phase than Jim Fouché S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Wildealslaan 1, Gardeniapark, Gardeniapark, Bloemfontein, 9317
Postal
Private Bag X40002, Fichardtpark, 9317
Website
jf.co.za
Email
info@jf.co.za
EMIS number
440303189

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Jim Fouché S/S Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Jim Fouché 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 Jim Fouché S/S Secondary 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 Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Jim Fouché S/S Secondary School the best school in Bloemfontein?
On the numbers that are published, Jim Fouché S/S Secondary School's 99.5% 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 Jim Fouché 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 Jim Fouché S/S Secondary School?
Jim Fouché S/S Secondary School reported 1,125 learners and 49 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Jim Fouché S/S Secondary School?
Yes, Jim Fouché S/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 Jim Fouché S/S Secondary School's matric results like?
Jim Fouché S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 99.5%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Jim Fouché S/S Secondary School a public or private school?
Jim Fouché S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Jim Fouché S/S Secondary School?
It is located at Wildealslaan 1, Gardeniapark, Gardeniapark, Bloemfontein, 9317.
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