Heatherdale Combined School

Heatherdale Combined 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 with a comprehensive specialisation. In 2025 it had 1 571 learners and 49 educators, about 32.1 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, 96.0% of its 177 candidates passed (Free State average: 89.3%).

Matric (NSC) results

96.0% of the school's 177 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Free State average of 89.3%.

Year	Wrote	Passed	Pass rate	Free State
2023	157	157	100.0%	89.0%
2024	134	126	94.0%	91.0%
2025	177	170	96.0%	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 high school
Official name (DBE)	Heatherdale 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)	1 571
Educators (2025)	49
Learners per educator	32.1 (province average 28.6)
Urban or rural	Urban
EMIS number	440304183
Exam centre number	3171023

Address and location

Street address	Heatherdale Road., Heidedal, Heidedal, Bloemfontein, 9306
Postal address	Heatherdale Road 124, Heidedal, 9306
Suburb / area	Heidedal
Town	Bloemfontein
Province	Free State
Education district	Motheo
Circuit	4
Municipality	Mangaung
Ward	47
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.