Headstart High Combined School

Headstart High Combined School is a private combined school in Hamilton, Bloemfontein, Free State, in the Motheo education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 787 learners and 17 educators, about 46.3 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for private combined schools in Free State (248 learners). In the 2025 matric exams, 98.6% of its 74 candidates passed (Free State average: 89.3%). As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.

Matric (NSC) results

98.6% of the school's 74 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Free State average of 89.3%.

Year	Wrote	Passed	Pass rate	Free State
2023	71	48	67.6%	89.0%
2024	75	66	88.0%	91.0%
2025	74	73	98.6%	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	Private combined school
Official name (DBE)	Headstart High Ci/S
Phase (DBE)	Combined School
Sector	Independent (private)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	No
Learners (2025)	787
Educators (2025)	17
Learners per educator	46.3 (province average 15.9)
Urban or rural	Urban
EMIS number	440304265
Exam centre number	3171022

Address and location

Street address	38 Mill Street, Hamilton, Hamilton, Bloemfontein, 9312
Postal address	Po Box 27171, Hamilton, 9312
Suburb / area	Hamilton
Town	Bloemfontein
Province	Free State
Education district	Motheo
Municipality	Mangaung
Ward	3
Former department	Independent

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Admissions

Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.