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St Bernards S/S Secondary School

Public secondary school · Bochabela Location, Bloemfontein, Free State · Motheo district (3 circuit)

Welcome to St Bernards S/S Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Bochabela Location, Bloemfontein. Its most recent matric class posted a 95.8% pass rate.

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St Bernards S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school in Bochabela Location, Bloemfontein. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

881
Learners
34
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, St Bernards 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 St Bernards S/S Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

St Bernards S/S Secondary School entered 120 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 95.8% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202312111494.2%
202416715291.0%
202512011595.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

St Bernards S/S Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1675834.7%
Physical Sciences663045.5%
Life Sciences655787.7%
Accounting1028381.4%
Business Studies1019291.1%
Economics524892.3%
English First Additional Language167167100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Motheo district

Here is how St Bernards S/S Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Motheo district.

  • Commtech Cs/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Bernards S/S Secondary School, 2,208 compared with 881; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against St Bernards S/S Secondary School's 95.8%.
  • Grassland S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Bernards S/S Secondary School, 2,137 compared with 881; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (97.3% against St Bernards S/S Secondary School's 95.8%).
  • Kagisho Cs/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,996 learners against St Bernards S/S Secondary School's 881; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against St Bernards S/S Secondary School's 95.8%.
  • Brebner S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against St Bernards S/S Secondary School's 881; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91% against St Bernards S/S Secondary School's 95.8%.
  • Seemahale S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Bernards S/S Secondary School, 1,940 compared with 881; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92% against St Bernards S/S Secondary School's 95.8%.

Bloemfontein

Zooming into Bloemfontein, here are 5 other schools to compare against St Bernards S/S Secondary School.

  • Commtech Cs/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Bernards S/S Secondary School, 2,208 compared with 881; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against St Bernards S/S Secondary School's 95.8%.
  • Grassland S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Bernards S/S Secondary School, 2,137 compared with 881; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (97.3% against St Bernards S/S Secondary School's 95.8%).
  • Kagisho Cs/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,996 learners against St Bernards S/S Secondary School's 881; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against St Bernards S/S Secondary School's 95.8%.
  • Brebner S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against St Bernards S/S Secondary School's 881; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91% against St Bernards S/S Secondary School's 95.8%.
  • Unity P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,882 learners against St Bernards S/S Secondary School's 881; is a public primary school, a different phase than St Bernards S/S Secondary 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 Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
3510 Nyokong Street, Bochabela Location, Bochabela Location, Bloemfontein, 9307
Postal
Po Box 16031, Batho Location, 9307
EMIS number
440303187

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at St Bernards S/S Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for St Bernards 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 St Bernards 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 St Bernards S/S Secondary School the best school in Bloemfontein?
On the numbers that are published, St Bernards S/S Secondary School's matric pass rate of 95.8% is lower than COMMTECH CS/S's 98.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Bloemfontein besides St Bernards S/S Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Bloemfontein, including Commtech Cs/S.
How big are the classes at St Bernards S/S Secondary School?
St Bernards S/S Secondary School reported 881 learners and 34 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 St Bernards S/S Secondary School?
Yes, St Bernards 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 St Bernards S/S Secondary School's matric results like?
St Bernards S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.8%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 94.2% since 2023.
Is St Bernards S/S Secondary School a public or private school?
St Bernards S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact St Bernards S/S Secondary School?
It is located at 3510 Nyokong Street, Bochabela Location, Bochabela Location, Bloemfontein, 9307.
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