Virginia Secondary School
Virginia Central, Virginia, Free State 953 m
86.6% matric 2025Public high school
Hentie Cilliers High School
Virginia, Free State
Hentie Cilliers High School is a public high school in Virginia, Free State, in the Lejweleputswa education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 592 learners and 34 educators, about 17.4 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, 95.5% of its 88 candidates passed (Free State average: 89.3%).
Matric (NSC) results
95.5% of the school's 88 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Free State average of 89.3%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Free State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 104 | 98 | 94.2% | 89.0% |
| 2024 | 96 | 93 | 96.9% | 91.0% |
| 2025 | 88 | 84 | 95.5% | 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) | Hentie Cilliers H/S |
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 592 |
| Educators (2025) | 34 |
| Learners per educator | 17.4 (province average 28.6) Fewer learners per educator than 84% of 19 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 444412079 |
| Exam centre number | 3182014 |
Address and location
| Street address | Hoek van Dahlia en Duikerlaan, Virginia, 9430 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 145, 9430 |
| Town | Virginia |
| Province | Free State |
| Education district | Lejweleputswa |
| Circuit | 9 |
| Municipality | Matjhabeng |
| Ward | 9 |
| 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 Hentie Cilliers High School
Is Hentie Cilliers High School a public or private school?
Hentie Cilliers High School is a public high school.
Does Hentie Cilliers High 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 Hentie Cilliers High School's matric pass rate?
95.5% of its 88 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.3% for Free State. Earlier years: 2023 94.2%, 2024 96.9%.
How many learners are at Hentie Cilliers High School?
592 learners and 34 educators (about 17.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 84% of 19 similar schools in Free State.
What is the EMIS number of Hentie Cilliers High School?
Its EMIS number is 444412079. Its exam centre number is 3182014.
Where is Hentie Cilliers High School?
Hoek van Dahlia en Duikerlaan, Virginia, 9430. It is in Virginia, Free State, in the Lejweleputswa education district.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.