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Sandersville C/S Combined School

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

In Sandersville, Heilbron, Sandersville C/S Combined School operates as a public combined school. Its last matric group achieved a 100% pass rate.

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

Sandersville C/S Combined School is a public combined school serving families in and around Sandersville, Heilbron. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

800
Learners
32
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Sandersville C/S Combined School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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

Of the 24 learners from Sandersville C/S Combined School who wrote matric in 2025, 100% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023282692.9%
2024302893.3%
20252424100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Sandersville C/S Combined School reported results in 7 of these subjects. Mathematics had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics44100.0%
Mathematical Literacy262596.2%
Physical Sciences33100.0%
Life Sciences1010100.0%
Accounting33100.0%
Business Studies272074.1%
English First Additional Language1111100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Fezile Dabi district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Fezile Dabi district with Sandersville C/S Combined School.

  • Sediba-Thuto S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,800 learners against Sandersville C/S Combined School's 800; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sandersville C/S Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.1% against Sandersville C/S Combined School's 100%.
  • Iketsetseng Cs/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,717 learners against Sandersville C/S Combined School's 800; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sandersville C/S Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Sandersville C/S Combined School's 100%.
  • Lehutso P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sandersville C/S Combined School, 1,711 compared with 800; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sandersville C/S Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Kopanelang Thuto P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sandersville C/S Combined School, 1,593 compared with 800; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sandersville C/S Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Bofula Tshepe P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sandersville C/S Combined School, 1,437 compared with 800; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sandersville C/S Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Heilbron

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

  • Sediba-Thuto S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,800 learners against Sandersville C/S Combined School's 800; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sandersville C/S Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.1% against Sandersville C/S Combined School's 100%.
  • Phiritona S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sandersville C/S Combined School, 1,237 compared with 800; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sandersville C/S Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.4% against Sandersville C/S Combined School's 100%.
  • Kearabetswe P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sandersville C/S Combined School, 1,136 compared with 800; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sandersville C/S Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Bhekilanga P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sandersville C/S Combined School, at 971 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sandersville C/S Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Phirihadi P/S Primary School is a similar size to Sandersville C/S Combined School, with 967 learners against 800; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sandersville 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
1 Main Street, Sandersville, Sandersville, Heilbron, 9650
Postal
Po Box 743, Sandersville, 9650
EMIS number
441811261

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sandersville C/S Combined School?
No phone number or email is on record for Sandersville 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 Sandersville 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 Sandersville C/S Combined School the best school in Heilbron?
On the numbers that are published, Sandersville C/S Combined School's 100% 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 Sandersville 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 Sandersville C/S Combined School?
Sandersville C/S Combined School reported 800 learners and 32 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Sandersville C/S Combined School?
No. Sandersville C/S Combined School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Sandersville C/S Combined School's matric results like?
Sandersville C/S Combined School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 92.9% in 2023.
Is Sandersville C/S Combined School a public or private school?
Sandersville C/S Combined School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sandersville C/S Combined School?
It is located at 1 Main Street, Sandersville, Sandersville, Heilbron, 9650.
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