Dr Viljoen Combined School

Dr Viljoen Combined School is a public combined school in Willows, Bloemfontein, Free State, in the Motheo education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 1 384 learners and 55 educators, about 25.2 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public combined schools in Free State (660 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, 94.0% of its 149 candidates passed (Free State average: 89.3%).

Matric (NSC) results

94.0% of the school's 149 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Free State average of 89.3%.

Year	Wrote	Passed	Pass rate	Free State
2023	117	108	92.3%	89.0%
2024	132	127	96.2%	91.0%
2025	149	140	94.0%	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)	Dr Viljoen C/S
Phase (DBE)	Combined School
Sector	Public
Quintile	5 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	1 384
Educators (2025)	55
Learners per educator	25.2 (province average 24.5)
Urban or rural	Urban
EMIS number	440303196
Exam centre number	3171015

Address and location

Street address	Harris Street, Willows, Willows, Bloemfontein, 9325
Postal address	Po Box 35121, Faunasig, 9325
Suburb / area	Willows
Town	Bloemfontein
Province	Free State
Education district	Motheo
Circuit	5
Municipality	Mangaung
Ward	20
Former department	Department of Education & Training(DET)

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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.