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St Michael's C/S Combined School

Public combined school · Brandwag, Bloemfontein, Free State · Motheo district (5 circuit)

St Michael's C/S Combined School is a public combined school in Brandwag, Bloemfontein. Its most recent matric class posted a 100% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of St Michael's C/S Combined School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Brandwag, Bloemfontein, St Michael's C/S Combined School is a public combined school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

747
Learners
41
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

St Michael's C/S Combined School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for St Michael's C/S Combined School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 57 matric candidates from St Michael's C/S Combined School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20235353100.0%
20244545100.0%
20255757100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, St Michael's C/S Combined School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematics, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics2222100.0%
Mathematical Literacy2424100.0%
Physical Sciences1717100.0%
Life Sciences2424100.0%
Accounting1212100.0%
Geography1919100.0%
History2121100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Motheo district

Here is how St Michael's C/S Combined School compares with 5 other schools listed under Motheo district.

  • Commtech Cs/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,208 learners against St Michael's C/S Combined School's 747; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Michael's C/S Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.6% against St Michael's C/S Combined School's 100%).
  • Grassland S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,137 learners against St Michael's C/S Combined School's 747; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Michael's C/S Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 97.3% against St Michael's C/S Combined School's 100%.
  • Kagisho Cs/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Michael's C/S Combined School, 1,996 compared with 747; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Michael's C/S Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against St Michael's C/S Combined School's 100%.
  • Brebner S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Michael's C/S Combined School, 1,940 compared with 747; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Michael's C/S Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91% against St Michael's C/S Combined School's 100%.
  • Seemahale S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against St Michael's C/S Combined School's 747; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Michael's C/S Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92% against St Michael's C/S Combined School's 100%.

Bloemfontein

And within Bloemfontein itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Commtech Cs/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,208 learners against St Michael's C/S Combined School's 747; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Michael's C/S Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.6% against St Michael's C/S Combined School's 100%).
  • Grassland S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,137 learners against St Michael's C/S Combined School's 747; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Michael's C/S Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 97.3% against St Michael's C/S Combined School's 100%.
  • Kagisho Cs/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Michael's C/S Combined School, 1,996 compared with 747; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Michael's C/S Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against St Michael's C/S Combined School's 100%.
  • Brebner S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Michael's C/S Combined School, 1,940 compared with 747; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Michael's C/S Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91% against St Michael's C/S Combined School's 100%.
  • Unity P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St Michael's C/S Combined School, 1,882 compared with 747; is a public primary school, a different phase than St Michael's C/S Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
111 Klerck Avenue, Brandwag, Brandwag, Bloemfontein, 9324
Postal
Po Box 12110, Brandhof, 9324
EMIS number
440304222

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at St Michael's C/S Combined School?
No phone number or email is on record for St Michael's 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 St Michael's C/S Combined School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is St Michael's C/S Combined School the best school in Bloemfontein?
On the numbers that are published, St Michael's C/S Combined School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of COMMTECH CS/S at 98.6%.
How many other schools are there in Bloemfontein besides St Michael's C/S Combined School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Bloemfontein, including Commtech Cs/S.
How big are the classes at St Michael's C/S Combined School?
St Michael's C/S Combined School reported 747 learners and 41 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 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 Michael's C/S Combined School?
Yes, St Michael's C/S Combined 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 Michael's C/S Combined School's matric results like?
St Michael's C/S Combined School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is St Michael's C/S Combined School a public or private school?
St Michael's C/S Combined School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact St Michael's C/S Combined School?
It is located at 111 Klerck Avenue, Brandwag, Brandwag, Bloemfontein, 9324.
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