Riebeeckstad S/S Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

Riebeeckstad S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school in Riebeeckstad. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

855

Learners

Educators

QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

In 2025, 149 matric candidates from Riebeeckstad S/S Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 80.5% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	135	118	87.4%
2024	133	113	85.0%
2025	149	120	80.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Riebeeckstad S/S Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Accounting had the strongest result, at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	44	28	63.6%
Mathematical Literacy	89	88	98.9%
Physical Sciences	30	12	40.0%
Life Sciences	39	34	87.2%
Accounting	24	24	100.0%
Business Studies	88	59	67.0%
Economics	26	17	65.4%
Geography	47	43	91.5%
English First Additional Language	7	7	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Lejweleputswa district

Teto S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,898 learners against Riebeeckstad S/S Secondary School's 855; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Riebeeckstad S/S Secondary School's 80.5%.
Hani Park P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Riebeeckstad S/S Secondary School, 1,749 compared with 855; is a public primary school, a different phase than Riebeeckstad S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Tataiso P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,677 learners against Riebeeckstad S/S Secondary School's 855; is a public primary school, a different phase than Riebeeckstad S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Dr Mg Mngoma Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,653 learners against Riebeeckstad S/S Secondary School's 855; is a public primary school, a different phase than Riebeeckstad S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Rainbow S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Riebeeckstad S/S Secondary School, 1,631 compared with 855; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.7% against Riebeeckstad S/S Secondary School's 80.5%.

Riebeeckstad

Ed-U-College Welkom Ci/S is noticeably smaller, with 91 learners against Riebeeckstad S/S Secondary School's 855, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.

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: H/V Mahler En Mareestraat, , , Riebeeckstad, 9469
Postal: Po Box 66385, , 9469
EMIS number: 444712080

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Riebeeckstad S/S Secondary School?

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

Riebeeckstad S/S Secondary School's most recent matric pass rate was 80.5%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.

How many other schools are there in Riebeeckstad besides Riebeeckstad S/S Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 1 other schools in and around Riebeeckstad, including Ed-U-College Welkom Ci/S.

How big are the classes at Riebeeckstad S/S Secondary School?

Riebeeckstad S/S Secondary School reported 855 learners and 42 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 20 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 Riebeeckstad S/S Secondary School?

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

Riebeeckstad S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 80.5%, in 2025. That's down from 87.4% in 2023.

Is Riebeeckstad S/S Secondary School a public or private school?

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

How can I contact Riebeeckstad S/S Secondary School?

It is located at H/V Mahler En Mareestraat, , , Riebeeckstad, 9469.