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Basa Freedom School
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Basa Freedom School is a private combined school in Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg South education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 560 learners and 36 educators, about 15.6 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for private combined schools in Gauteng (458 learners). In the 2025 matric exams, 94.9% of its 99 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%). As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.
Matric (NSC) results
94.9% of the school's 99 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 95 | 89 | 93.7% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 90 | 84 | 93.3% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 99 | 94 | 94.9% | 89.1% |
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 | Private combined school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Combined School |
| Sector | Independent (private) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 560 |
| Educators (2025) | 36 |
| Learners per educator | 15.6 (province average 15.5) Fewer learners per educator than 39% of 500 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700132241 |
| Exam centre number | 8132241 |
Address and location
| Street address | 37, Devilliers Street, Johannesburg, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P B 31913 Braamfontein 2017 |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg South |
| Circuit | 3 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800060 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
Admissions
Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.
Questions about Basa Freedom School
Is Basa Freedom School a public or private school?
Basa Freedom School is a private combined school, registered with the Department of Basic Education as an independent school.
How much are the fees at Basa Freedom School?
Independent schools set their own fees, so contact the school for its current fee schedule, registration fee and deposit.
What is Basa Freedom School's matric pass rate?
94.9% of its 99 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 93.7%, 2024 93.3%.
How many learners are at Basa Freedom School?
560 learners and 36 educators (about 15.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 39% of 500 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Basa Freedom School?
Its EMIS number is 700132241. Its exam centre number is 8132241.
Where is Basa Freedom School?
37, Devilliers Street, Johannesburg, Johannesburg. It is in Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg South education district. Phone 011 336 1771.
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