On this page, you will find what parents need to know about St Bernards S/S Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
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
Matric results
Three year NSC pass rate
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.
Year
Candidates wrote
Achieved NSC
Pass rate
2023
121
114
94.2%
2024
167
152
91.0%
2025
120
115
95.8%
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%.
Subject
Wrote
Achieved
Pass rate
Mathematics
167
58
34.7%
Physical Sciences
66
30
45.5%
Life Sciences
65
57
87.7%
Accounting
102
83
81.4%
Business Studies
101
92
91.1%
Economics
52
48
92.3%
English First Additional Language
167
167
100.0%
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.
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.
