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Public combined school
Christiaan de Wet Combined School
Dewetsdorp, Free State
Christiaan de Wet Combined School is a public combined school in Dewetsdorp, Free State, in the Motheo education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 702 learners and 35 educators, about 20.1 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public combined schools in Free State (660 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-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, all 68 candidates passed (Free State average: 89.3%).
Matric (NSC) results
Every one of the school's 68 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Free State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 73 | 72 | 98.6% | 89.0% |
| 2024 | 64 | 64 | 100.0% | 91.0% |
| 2025 | 68 | 68 | 100.0% | 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 combined school |
|---|---|
| Official name (DBE) | Christiaan de Wet C/S |
| Phase (DBE) | Combined School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 702 |
| Educators (2025) | 35 |
| Learners per educator | 20.1 (province average 24.5) Fewer learners per educator than 43% of 14 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 441002116 |
| Exam centre number | 3171011 |
Address and location
| Street address | Carroll Street, Dewetsdorp, 9940 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 142, 9940 |
| Town | Dewetsdorp |
| Province | Free State |
| Education district | Motheo |
| Circuit | 12 |
| Municipality | Naledi Local Municipality |
| Ward | 1 |
| Former department | House of Assembly(HOA) |
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.
Questions about Christiaan de Wet Combined School
Is Christiaan de Wet Combined School a public or private school?
Christiaan de Wet Combined School is a public combined school.
Does Christiaan de Wet Combined School charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 4 school.
What is Christiaan de Wet Combined School's matric pass rate?
100.0% of its 68 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.3% for Free State. Earlier years: 2023 98.6%, 2024 100.0%.
How many learners are at Christiaan de Wet Combined School?
702 learners and 35 educators (about 20.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 43% of 14 similar schools in Free State.
What is the EMIS number of Christiaan de Wet Combined School?
Its EMIS number is 441002116. Its exam centre number is 3171011.
Where is Christiaan de Wet Combined School?
Carroll Street, Dewetsdorp, 9940. It is in Dewetsdorp, Free State, in the Motheo education district.
Schools near Christiaan de Wet Combined School
Metsimaphodi Secondary School
Dewetsdorp, Free State 1.8 km
89.0% matric 2025Katiso Primary School
Dewetsdorp, Free State 2.4 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.