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Retief C/S Combined School

Public combined school · Kestell, Free State · Thabo Mofutsanyana district (9 circuit)

Retief C/S Combined School is a public combined school in Kestell. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 92.7%.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Retief C/S Combined School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Kestell, Retief C/S Combined School is a public combined school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

859
Learners
46
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Retief C/S Combined School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Retief C/S Combined School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 82 matric candidates from Retief C/S Combined School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 92.7% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023676292.5%
20243434100.0%
2025827692.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Retief C/S Combined School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics141178.6%
Mathematical Literacy2929100.0%
Life Sciences292896.6%
Accounting66100.0%
Business Studies252496.0%
Geography2828100.0%
History99100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Thabo Mofutsanyana district

Here is how Retief C/S Combined School compares with 5 other schools listed under Thabo Mofutsanyana district.

  • Leifo Iziko C/S Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,813 learners against Retief C/S Combined School's 859; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.9% against Retief C/S Combined School's 92.7%).
  • Witsieshoek P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,538 learners against Retief C/S Combined School's 859; is a public primary school, a different phase than Retief C/S Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Letotolo P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Retief C/S Combined School, 1,488 compared with 859; is a public primary school, a different phase than Retief C/S Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,459 learners against Retief C/S Combined School's 859; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Retief C/S Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against Retief C/S Combined School's 92.7%.
  • Thuto Tsebo P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Retief C/S Combined School, 1,455 compared with 859; is a public primary school, a different phase than Retief C/S Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Kestell

And within Kestell itself, 3 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Dipelaneng P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Retief C/S Combined School, 1,384 compared with 859; is a public primary school, a different phase than Retief C/S Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Nkarabeng S/S Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Retief C/S Combined School, at 799 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Retief C/S Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.2% against Retief C/S Combined School's 92.7%.
  • Deotrefes Christian Pi/S Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 47 learners against Retief C/S Combined School's 859, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Wessels Street, , , Kestell, 9860
Postal
Po Box 26, , 9860
EMIS number
440101270

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Retief C/S Combined School?
No phone number or email is on record for Retief 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 Retief C/S Combined 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Retief C/S Combined School the best school in Kestell?
On the numbers that are published, Retief C/S Combined School's 92.7% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of NKARABENG S/S at 85.2%.
How many other schools are there in Kestell besides Retief C/S Combined School?
Schoolhive lists at least 3 other schools in and around Kestell, including Dipelaneng P/S.
How big are the classes at Retief C/S Combined School?
Retief C/S Combined School reported 859 learners and 46 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 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 Retief C/S Combined School?
Yes, Retief 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 Retief C/S Combined School's matric results like?
Retief C/S Combined School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.7%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 92.5% since 2023.
Is Retief C/S Combined School a public or private school?
Retief C/S Combined School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Retief C/S Combined School?
It is located at Wessels Street, , , Kestell, 9860.
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