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Witteberg S/S Secondary School

Public secondary school · Jordania, Bethlehem, Free State · Thabo Mofutsanyana district (3 circuit)

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Witteberg S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school in Jordania, Bethlehem. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

809
Learners
38
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Witteberg 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 Witteberg S/S Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Witteberg S/S Secondary School entered 141 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 99.3% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023124124100.0%
2024142142100.0%
202514114099.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Witteberg S/S Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematics, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics5858100.0%
Mathematical Literacy8484100.0%
Physical Sciences4848100.0%
Life Sciences535094.3%
Agricultural Sciences1212100.0%
Accounting2828100.0%
Business Studies262492.3%
Economics2222100.0%
Geography191894.7%
English First Additional Language108108100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Thabo Mofutsanyana district

Here is how Witteberg S/S Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Thabo Mofutsanyana district.

  • Leifo Iziko C/S Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Witteberg S/S Secondary School, 1,813 compared with 809; is a public combined school, a different phase than Witteberg S/S Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.9% against Witteberg S/S Secondary School's 99.3%.
  • Witsieshoek P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Witteberg S/S Secondary School, 1,538 compared with 809; is a public primary school, a different phase than Witteberg S/S Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Letotolo P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,488 learners against Witteberg S/S Secondary School's 809; is a public primary school, a different phase than Witteberg S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Witteberg S/S Secondary School, 1,459 compared with 809; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.6% against Witteberg S/S Secondary School's 99.3%).
  • Thuto Tsebo P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,455 learners against Witteberg S/S Secondary School's 809; is a public primary school, a different phase than Witteberg S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Bethlehem

Zooming into Bethlehem, here are 5 other schools to compare against Witteberg S/S Secondary School.

  • Ntsu S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Witteberg S/S Secondary School, 1,414 compared with 809; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.7% against Witteberg S/S Secondary School's 99.3%.
  • Nthute P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Witteberg S/S Secondary School, 1,394 compared with 809; is a public primary school, a different phase than Witteberg S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Matswathaka P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,288 learners against Witteberg S/S Secondary School's 809; is a public primary school, a different phase than Witteberg S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Impumelelo P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Witteberg S/S Secondary School, 1,166 compared with 809; is a public primary school, a different phase than Witteberg S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tiisetsang S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Witteberg S/S Secondary School, 1,155 compared with 809; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 71.1% against Witteberg S/S Secondary School's 99.3%.
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
Baartmanstraat, Jordania, Jordania, Bethlehem, 9700
Postal
Hoërskool Witteberg 1, , 9700
Website
witteberghs.co.za
Email
ontvangs@witteberghs.co.za
EMIS number
440101269

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Witteberg S/S Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Witteberg 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 Witteberg 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 Witteberg S/S Secondary School the best school in Bethlehem?
On the numbers that are published, Witteberg S/S Secondary School's 99.3% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of NTSU S/S at 92.7%.
How many other schools are there in Bethlehem besides Witteberg S/S Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Bethlehem, including Ntsu S/S.
How big are the classes at Witteberg S/S Secondary School?
Witteberg S/S Secondary School reported 809 learners and 38 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Witteberg S/S Secondary School?
Yes, Witteberg 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 Witteberg S/S Secondary School's matric results like?
Witteberg S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 99.3%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Witteberg S/S Secondary School a public or private school?
Witteberg S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Witteberg S/S Secondary School?
It is located at Baartmanstraat, Jordania, Jordania, Bethlehem, 9700.
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