Joe Solomon Primary School
Heidedal, Bloemfontein, Free State 423 m
Public high school
Heidedal, Bloemfontein, Free State
Dr. Blok Secondary School is a public high school in Heidedal, Bloemfontein, Free State, in the Motheo education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 374 learners and 42 educators, about 32.7 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Free State (927 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, 86.1% of its 187 candidates passed (Free State average: 89.3%).
86.1% of the school's 187 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Free State average of 89.3%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Free State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 194 | 156 | 80.4% | 89.0% |
| 2024 | 152 | 139 | 91.4% | 91.0% |
| 2025 | 187 | 161 | 86.1% | 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 type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Official name (DBE) | Dr. Blok S/S |
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 374 |
| Educators (2025) | 42 |
| Learners per educator | 32.7 (province average 28.6) |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 440304241 |
| Exam centre number | 3171016 |
| Street address | Abdurahmanstraat 2, Heidedal, Heidedal, Bloemfontein, 9306 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 21048, Heidedal, 9306 |
| Suburb / area | Heidedal |
| Town | Bloemfontein |
| Province | Free State |
| Education district | Motheo |
| Circuit | 4 |
| Municipality | Mangaung |
| Ward | 16 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
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.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.