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Vulamasango S/S Secondary School

Public secondary school · Mangaung, Bloemfontein, Free State · Motheo district (2 circuit)

Vulamasango S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Mangaung, Bloemfontein. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 81.7%.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Vulamasango S/S Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Mangaung, Bloemfontein, Vulamasango S/S Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,337
Learners
48
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Vulamasango S/S Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 218 learners from Vulamasango S/S Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 81.7% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202318714678.1%
202422420792.4%
202521817881.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Vulamasango S/S Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Life Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics746891.9%
Mathematical Literacy15311273.2%
Physical Sciences634774.6%
Life Sciences6363100.0%
Accounting774659.7%
Business Studies332884.8%
Economics514282.4%
Geography585493.1%
History11210694.6%
English First Additional Language227227100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Motheo district

5 other schools in Motheo district, for comparison against Vulamasango S/S Secondary School.

  • Commtech Cs/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,208 learners against Vulamasango S/S Secondary School's 1,337; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Vulamasango S/S Secondary School's 81.7%.
  • Grassland S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,137 learners against Vulamasango S/S Secondary School's 1,337; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.3% against Vulamasango S/S Secondary School's 81.7%.
  • Kagisho Cs/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vulamasango S/S Secondary School, 1,996 compared with 1,337; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Vulamasango S/S Secondary School's 81.7%.
  • Brebner S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vulamasango S/S Secondary School, 1,940 compared with 1,337; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91% against Vulamasango S/S Secondary School's 81.7%.
  • Seemahale S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Vulamasango S/S Secondary School's 1,337; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92% against Vulamasango S/S Secondary School's 81.7%.

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 Vulamasango S/S Secondary School's 1,337; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Vulamasango S/S Secondary School's 81.7%.
  • Grassland S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,137 learners against Vulamasango S/S Secondary School's 1,337; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.3% against Vulamasango S/S Secondary School's 81.7%.
  • Kagisho Cs/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vulamasango S/S Secondary School, 1,996 compared with 1,337; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Vulamasango S/S Secondary School's 81.7%.
  • Brebner S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vulamasango S/S Secondary School, 1,940 compared with 1,337; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91% against Vulamasango S/S Secondary School's 81.7%.
  • Unity P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Vulamasango S/S Secondary School, 1,882 compared with 1,337; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vulamasango S/S Secondary 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 Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1026 Zim Street, Mangaung, Mangaung, Bloemfontein, 9323
Postal
Po Box 23597, Kagisanong, 9323
EMIS number
440304043

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Vulamasango S/S Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Vulamasango 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 Vulamasango S/S Secondary 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 Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Vulamasango S/S Secondary School the best school in Bloemfontein?
On the numbers that are published, Vulamasango S/S Secondary School's matric pass rate of 81.7% 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 Vulamasango 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 Vulamasango S/S Secondary School?
Vulamasango S/S Secondary School reported 1,337 learners and 48 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Vulamasango S/S Secondary School?
No. Vulamasango S/S Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Vulamasango S/S Secondary School's matric results like?
Vulamasango S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 81.7%, in 2025. That's up from 78.1% in 2023.
Is Vulamasango S/S Secondary School a public or private school?
Vulamasango S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Vulamasango S/S Secondary School?
It is located at 1026 Zim Street, Mangaung, Mangaung, Bloemfontein, 9323.
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