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Ficksburg Combined School
Ficksburg, Free State
Ficksburg Combined School is a public high school in Ficksburg, Free State, in the Thabo Mofutsanyana education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school with a comprehensive specialisation. In 2025 it had 630 learners and 33 educators, about 19.1 learners per educator. That makes it smaller 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, 96.5% of its 115 candidates passed (Free State average: 89.3%).
Matric (NSC) results
96.5% of the school's 115 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Free State average of 89.3%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Free State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 129 | 124 | 96.1% | 89.0% |
| 2024 | 114 | 111 | 97.4% | 91.0% |
| 2025 | 115 | 111 | 96.5% | 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) | Ficksburg Cs/S |
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Specialisation | Comprehensive |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 630 |
| Educators (2025) | 33 |
| Learners per educator | 19.1 (province average 28.6) Fewer learners per educator than 79% of 19 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 441407291 |
| Exam centre number | 3191009 |
Address and location
| Street address | 1 Lang Street, Ficksburg, 9730 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 204, 9730 |
| Town | Ficksburg |
| Province | Free State |
| Education district | Thabo Mofutsanyana |
| Circuit | 4 |
| Municipality | Setsoto |
| Ward | 15 |
| 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 Ficksburg Combined School
Is Ficksburg Combined School a public or private school?
Ficksburg Combined School is a public high school.
Does Ficksburg 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 Ficksburg Combined School's matric pass rate?
96.5% of its 115 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.3% for Free State. Earlier years: 2023 96.1%, 2024 97.4%.
How many learners are at Ficksburg Combined School?
630 learners and 33 educators (about 19.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 79% of 19 similar schools in Free State.
What is the EMIS number of Ficksburg Combined School?
Its EMIS number is 441407291. Its exam centre number is 3191009.
Where is Ficksburg Combined School?
1 Lang Street, Ficksburg, 9730. It is in Ficksburg, Free State, in the Thabo Mofutsanyana education district.
Schools near Ficksburg Combined School
Ficksburg Primary School
Ficksburg, Free State 1.2 km
Mj Mohlahli Secondary School
Kort& Imperani, Ficksburg, Free State 1.2 km
97.6% matric 2025King's Christian Intermediate School
Ficksburg, Free State 1.5 km
100.0% matric 2025Caledonpark Primary School
Caledonpark, Ficksburg, Free State 2.1 km
Meqheleng Primary School
Meqheleng Location, Ficksburg, Free State 2.2 km
Tlotlisong No1 Secondary School
Meqheleng, Ficksburg, Free State 2.5 km
90.1% matric 2025St Josephs Primary School
Meqheleng, Ficksburg, Free State 2.8 km
Masaleng Primary School
Meqheleng, Ficksburg, Free State 2.8 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.