Theunissen Combined School
Theunissen, Free State 710 m
94.7% matric 2025Public high school
Concordia Secondary School
Theunissen, Free State
Concordia Secondary School is a public high school in Theunissen, Free State, in the Lejweleputswa education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school with a comprehensive specialisation. In 2025 it had 938 learners and 34 educators, about 27.6 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 2 school, meaning it serves the second-poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 77.4% of its 106 candidates passed (Free State average: 89.3%).
Matric (NSC) results
77.4% of the school's 106 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Free State average of 89.3%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Free State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 90 | 66 | 73.3% | 89.0% |
| 2024 | 182 | 140 | 76.9% | 91.0% |
| 2025 | 106 | 82 | 77.4% | 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) | Concordia S/S |
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Specialisation | Comprehensive |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 938 |
| Educators (2025) | 34 |
| Learners per educator | 27.6 (province average 28.6) Fewer learners per educator than 77% of 53 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 444008294 |
| Exam centre number | 3182006 |
Address and location
| Street address | 63 van Heerden Street, Theunissen, Theunissen, Theunissen, 9410 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Concordia Secondary School 63, 9460, 9410 |
| Town | Theunissen |
| Province | Free State |
| Education district | Lejweleputswa |
| Circuit | 5 |
| Municipality | Masilonyana |
| Ward | 6 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
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 Concordia Secondary School
Is Concordia Secondary School a public or private school?
Concordia Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Concordia Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.
What is Concordia Secondary School's matric pass rate?
77.4% of its 106 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.3% for Free State. Earlier years: 2023 73.3%, 2024 76.9%.
How many learners are at Concordia Secondary School?
938 learners and 34 educators (about 27.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 77% of 53 similar schools in Free State.
What is the EMIS number of Concordia Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 444008294. Its exam centre number is 3182006.
Where is Concordia Secondary School?
63 van Heerden Street, Theunissen, Theunissen, Theunissen, 9410. It is in Theunissen, Free State, in the Lejweleputswa education district.
Schools near Concordia Secondary School
Loboneng Primary School
Theunissen, Free State 1.5 km
Boliba Primary School
Theunissen, Free State 1.7 km
Reseamohetse Primary School
Theunissen, Free State 2.0 km
Khotso Primary School
Masilo, Theunissen, Free State 2.0 km
Taiwe Secondary School
Masilo, Theunissen, Free State 2.2 km
82.2% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.