Martie Du Plessis Spec

Martie Du Plessis Spec is a public special needs school in Fichardtpark, Bloemfontein, Free State, in the Motheo education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a special needs school with a special needs education specialisation. In 2025 it had 541 learners and 70 educators, about 7.7 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public special needs schools in Free State (274 learners). 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, 98.1% of its 52 candidates passed (Free State average: 89.3%).

Matric (NSC) results

98.1% of the school's 52 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Free State average of 89.3%.

Year	Wrote	Passed	Pass rate	Free State
2023	48	48	100.0%	89.0%
2024	49	49	100.0%	91.0%
2025	52	51	98.1%	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 special needs school
Phase (DBE)	Special Needs School
Specialisation	Special Needs Education
Sector	Public
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	541
Educators (2025)	70
Learners per educator	7.7 (province average 9.2)
Urban or rural	Urban
EMIS number	440303216
Exam centre number	3171045

Address and location

Street address	Du Plooysingel 91, Fichardtpark, Fichardtpark, Bloemfontein, 9317
Postal address	Po Box 31895, Fichardtpark, 9317
Suburb / area	Fichardtpark
Town	Bloemfontein
Province	Free State
Education district	Motheo
Municipality	Mangaung
Ward	26
Former department	House of Assembly(HOA)

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Admissions

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