Public combined school
Mariasdal Combined School
Allendale Farm, Tweespruit, Free State
Mariasdal Combined School is a public combined school in Allendale Farm, Tweespruit, Free State, in the Motheo education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 383 learners and 19 educators, about 20.2 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public combined schools in Free State (660 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, 85.7% of its 28 candidates passed (Free State average: 89.3%).
Matric (NSC) results
85.7% of the school's 28 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Free State average of 89.3%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Free State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | 24 | 85.7% | 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 combined school |
|---|---|
| Official name (DBE) | Mariasdal C/S |
| Phase (DBE) | Combined School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 383 |
| Educators (2025) | 19 |
| Learners per educator | 20.2 (province average 24.5) |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 443907249 |
| Exam centre number | 3173013 |
Address and location
| Street address | Mariasdal Combined School, Allendale Farm, Allendale Farm, Tweespruit, 9770 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 124, Tweespruit, 9770 |
| Suburb / area | Allendale Farm |
| Town | Tweespruit |
| Province | Free State |
| Education district | Motheo |
| Circuit | 10 |
| Municipality | Mantsopa |
| Ward | 8 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
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.
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.