Sarel Cilliers C/S Combined School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

Sarel Cilliers C/S Combined School is a public combined school in Koppies. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

696

Learners

Educators

QQ3 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Sarel Cilliers 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

Of the 39 learners from Sarel Cilliers C/S Combined School who wrote matric in 2025, 89.7% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	34	31	91.2%
2024	27	25	92.6%
2025	39	35	89.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Sarel Cilliers C/S Combined School reported results in 6 of these subjects. Life Sciences led the field at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	9	4	44.4%
Mathematical Literacy	19	16	84.2%
Physical Sciences	6	5	83.3%
Life Sciences	18	18	100.0%
Business Studies	25	17	68.0%
English First Additional Language	32	32	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Fezile Dabi district

Sediba-Thuto S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,800 learners against Sarel Cilliers C/S Combined School's 696; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sarel Cilliers C/S Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against Sarel Cilliers C/S Combined School's 89.7%.
Iketsetseng Cs/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,717 learners against Sarel Cilliers C/S Combined School's 696; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sarel Cilliers C/S Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.1% against Sarel Cilliers C/S Combined School's 89.7%).
Lehutso P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sarel Cilliers C/S Combined School, 1,711 compared with 696; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sarel Cilliers C/S Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Kopanelang Thuto P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sarel Cilliers C/S Combined School, 1,593 compared with 696; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sarel Cilliers C/S Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Bofula Tshepe P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sarel Cilliers C/S Combined School, 1,437 compared with 696; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sarel Cilliers C/S Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Koppies

Dibaseholo P/S Primary School is a similar size to Sarel Cilliers C/S Combined School, with 953 learners against 696; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sarel Cilliers C/S Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Ipatleleng P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sarel Cilliers C/S Combined School, at 912 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sarel Cilliers C/S Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Rebatla Thuto S/S Secondary School is a similar size to Sarel Cilliers C/S Combined School, with 680 learners against 696; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sarel Cilliers C/S Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.6% against Sarel Cilliers C/S Combined School's 89.7%.
Kwakwatsi S/S Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 474 learners against Sarel Cilliers C/S Combined School's 696; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sarel Cilliers C/S Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.7% against Sarel Cilliers C/S Combined School's 89.7%.

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 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: Dirkie Uysstraat 3, , , Koppies, 9540
Postal: Po Box 50, , 9540
EMIS number: 442411249

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Sarel Cilliers C/S Combined School?

No phone number or email is on record for Sarel Cilliers 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 Sarel Cilliers 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 Sarel Cilliers C/S Combined School the best school in Koppies?

On the numbers that are published, Sarel Cilliers C/S Combined School's matric pass rate of 89.7% is lower than REBATLA THUTO S/S's 96.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Koppies besides Sarel Cilliers C/S Combined School?

Schoolhive lists at least 4 other schools in and around Koppies, including Dibaseholo P/S.

How big are the classes at Sarel Cilliers C/S Combined School?

Sarel Cilliers C/S Combined School reported 696 learners and 24 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Sarel Cilliers C/S Combined School?

No. Sarel Cilliers 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 Sarel Cilliers C/S Combined School's matric results like?

Sarel Cilliers C/S Combined School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 89.7%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 91.2% since 2023.

Is Sarel Cilliers C/S Combined School a public or private school?

Sarel Cilliers C/S Combined School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Sarel Cilliers C/S Combined School?

It is located at Dirkie Uysstraat 3, , , Koppies, 9540.