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Rainbow S/S Secondary School

Public secondary school · Phahameng Location, Bultfontein, Free State · Lejweleputswa district (8 circuit)

In Phahameng Location, Bultfontein, Rainbow S/S Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 91.7% pass rate.

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

Rainbow S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Phahameng Location, Bultfontein. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

1,631
Learners
49
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Rainbow S/S Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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

Rainbow S/S Secondary School entered 242 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 91.7% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202315515096.8%
202421921497.7%
202524222291.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Rainbow S/S Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Physical Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics494285.7%
Mathematical Literacy17016597.1%
Physical Sciences4040100.0%
Life Sciences11110998.2%
Accounting444090.9%
Business Studies838197.6%
Economics837185.5%
Geography13613397.8%
History9696100.0%
English First Additional Language21921899.5%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Lejweleputswa district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Lejweleputswa district with Rainbow S/S Secondary School.

  • Teto S/S Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Rainbow S/S Secondary School, at 1,898 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Rainbow S/S Secondary School's 91.7%.
  • Hani Park P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Rainbow S/S Secondary School, at 1,749 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rainbow S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tataiso P/S Primary School is a similar size to Rainbow S/S Secondary School, with 1,677 learners against 1,631; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rainbow S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Dr Mg Mngoma Primary School is a similar size to Rainbow S/S Secondary School, with 1,653 learners against 1,631; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rainbow S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Tjantjello P/S Primary School is a similar size to Rainbow S/S Secondary School, with 1,627 learners against 1,631; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rainbow S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Bultfontein

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

  • Ntuthuzelo P/S Primary School is a similar size to Rainbow S/S Secondary School, with 1,306 learners against 1,631; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rainbow S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Magakajane P/S Primary School teaches fewer learners than Rainbow S/S Secondary School, 990 compared with 1,631; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rainbow S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Ikgwantlelle P/S Primary School teaches fewer learners than Rainbow S/S Secondary School, 967 compared with 1,631; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rainbow S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Matima-Lenyora P/S Primary School teaches fewer learners than Rainbow S/S Secondary School, 952 compared with 1,631; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rainbow S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Repholositswe S/S Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 909 learners against Rainbow S/S Secondary School's 1,631; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 71.9% against Rainbow S/S Secondary School's 91.7%.
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
3590 Mookodi Street, Phahameng Location, Phahameng Location, Bultfontein, 9670
Postal
Po Box 660, Phahameng, 9670
EMIS number
440808312

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Rainbow S/S Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Rainbow 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 Rainbow 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 Rainbow S/S Secondary School the best school in Bultfontein?
On the numbers that are published, Rainbow S/S Secondary School's 91.7% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of REPHOLOSITSWE S/S at 71.9%.
How many other schools are there in Bultfontein besides Rainbow S/S Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Bultfontein, including Ntuthuzelo P/S.
How big are the classes at Rainbow S/S Secondary School?
Rainbow S/S Secondary School reported 1,631 learners and 49 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Rainbow S/S Secondary School?
No. Rainbow S/S Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Rainbow S/S Secondary School's matric results like?
Rainbow S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91.7%, in 2025. That's down from 96.8% in 2023.
Is Rainbow S/S Secondary School a public or private school?
Rainbow S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Rainbow S/S Secondary School?
It is located at 3590 Mookodi Street, Phahameng Location, Phahameng Location, Bultfontein, 9670.
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