Bloemfontein South High Secondary School

Bloemfontein South High Secondary School is a public high school in Genl de Wet, Bloemfontein, Free State, in the Motheo education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 001 learners and 35 educators, about 28.6 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public high schools in Free State (927 learners). It is a quintile 5 school, meaning it serves the wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. 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, 92.9% of its 98 candidates passed (Free State average: 89.3%).

Matric (NSC) results

92.9% of the school's 98 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Free State average of 89.3%.

Year	Wrote	Passed	Pass rate	Free State
2023	140	133	95.0%	89.0%
2024	114	104	91.2%	91.0%
2025	98	91	92.9%	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 high school
Official name (DBE)	Bloemfontein South High S/S
Phase (DBE)	Secondary School
Sector	Public
Quintile	5 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	1 001
Educators (2025)	35
Learners per educator	28.6 (province average 28.6)
Urban or rural	Urban
EMIS number	444802126
Exam centre number	3172039

Address and location

Street address	De la Rey Avenue, Genl de Wet, Genl de Wet, Bloemfontein, 9325
Postal address	Po Box 35325, Fauna, 9325
Suburb / area	Genl de Wet
Town	Bloemfontein
Province	Free State
Education district	Motheo
Circuit	1
Municipality	Mangaung
Ward	24
Former department	Fsdoe

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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.