Böhmer Secondary School

Böhmer Secondary School is a public special needs school in Universitas, Bloemfontein, 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 547 learners and 47 educators, about 11.6 learners per educator. That makes it larger than 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.

School facts

School type	Public special needs school
Official name (DBE)	Böhmer S/S
Phase (DBE)	Special Needs School
Specialisation	Special Needs Education
Sector	Public
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	547
Educators (2025)	47
Learners per educator	11.6 (province average 9.2)
Urban or rural	Urban
EMIS number	440303202
Exam centre number	3172058

Address and location

Street address	Walter Sisulu Ave Universitas, Universitas, Universitas, Bloemfontein, 9317
Postal address	Po Box 33133, Bloemfontein, 9317
Suburb / area	Universitas
Town	Bloemfontein
Province	Free State
Education district	Motheo
Municipality	Mangaung
Ward	23
Former department	House of Assembly(HOA)

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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.