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Public high school
Grassland Secondary School
Mangaung, Bloemfontein, Free State
Grassland Secondary School is a public high school in Mangaung, Bloemfontein, Free State, in the Motheo education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 2 137 learners and 60 educators, about 35.6 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Free State (927 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 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, 97.3% of its 295 candidates passed (Free State average: 89.3%).
Matric (NSC) results
97.3% of the school's 295 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Free State average of 89.3%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Free State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 221 | 183 | 82.8% | 89.0% |
| 2024 | 245 | 239 | 97.6% | 91.0% |
| 2025 | 295 | 287 | 97.3% | 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) | Grassland S/S |
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 2 137 |
| Educators (2025) | 60 |
| Learners per educator | 35.6 (province average 28.6) Fewer learners per educator than 9% of 78 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 445802141 |
Address and location
| Street address | 19378 Rice Street, Mangaung, Mangaung, Bloemfontein, 9323 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Rice Street 19378, Mangaung, 9323 |
| Suburb / area | Mangaung |
| Town | Bloemfontein |
| Province | Free State |
| Education district | Motheo |
| Circuit | 3 |
| Municipality | Mangaung |
| Former department | Fsdoe |
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 Grassland Secondary School
Is Grassland Secondary School a public or private school?
Grassland Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Grassland Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
What is Grassland Secondary School's matric pass rate?
97.3% of its 295 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.3% for Free State. Earlier years: 2023 82.8%, 2024 97.6%.
How many learners are at Grassland Secondary School?
2 137 learners and 60 educators (about 35.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 9% of 78 similar schools in Free State.
What is the EMIS number of Grassland Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 445802141.
Where is Grassland Secondary School?
19378 Rice Street, Mangaung, Mangaung, Bloemfontein, 9323. It is in Mangaung, Bloemfontein, Free State, in the Motheo education district.
Schools near Grassland Secondary School
Grassland Primary School
Grassland 2, Bloemfontein, Free State 472 m
Rekgonne Primary School
Wiegandia, Bloemfontein, Free State 888 m
Kamohelo Primary School
Bloemside, Bloemfontein, Free State 973 m
Bergmans Secondary School
Grassland, Free State 1.4 km
Relebeletse Primary School
Bloemside, Bloemfontein, Free State 1.9 km
Petunia Secondary School
Heidedal, Bloemfontein, Free State 2.4 km
87.9% matric 2025Heatherdale Combined School
Heidedal, Bloemfontein, Free State 2.4 km
96.0% matric 2025Credence Primary School
Heidedal, Bloemfontein, Free State 2.6 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.