Bartimea Spec

Bartimea Spec is a public special needs school in Selosesha, Thaba Nchu, Free State, in the Motheo education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a special needs school with a special needs education specialisation. In 2025 it had 332 learners and 51 educators, about 6.5 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public special needs schools in Free State (274 learners). It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 94.7% of its 19 candidates passed (Free State average: 89.3%).

Matric (NSC) results

94.7% of the school's 19 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Free State average of 89.3%.

Year	Wrote	Passed	Pass rate	Free State
2023	7	7	100.0%	89.0%
2024	27	25	92.6%	91.0%
2025	19	18	94.7%	89.3%

Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.

School facts

School type	Public special needs school
Phase (DBE)	Special Needs School
Specialisation	Special Needs Education
Sector	Public
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	332
Educators (2025)	51
Learners per educator	6.5 (province average 9.2)
Urban or rural	Urban
EMIS number	443907315
Exam centre number	3173003

Address and location

Street address	Bartimea Road, Selosesha, Selosesha, Thaba Nchu, 9783
Postal address	Private Bag X723, Selosesha, 9783
Suburb / area	Selosesha
Town	Thaba Nchu
Province	Free State
Education district	Motheo
Municipality	Mangaung
Ward	40
Former department	Department of Education & Training(DET)

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Admissions

Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Free State open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.