President Steyn Combined School

President Steyn Combined School is a public combined school in Bainsvlei, Bloemfontein, 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 24 educators, about 16 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public combined schools in Free State (660 learners). It is a quintile 5 school, meaning it serves the 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, 94.3% of its 35 candidates passed (Free State average: 89.3%).

Matric (NSC) results

94.3% of the school's 35 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Free State average of 89.3%.

Year	Wrote	Passed	Pass rate	Free State
2023	42	41	97.6%	89.0%
2024	31	29	93.5%	91.0%
2025	35	33	94.3%	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)	President Steyn C/S
Phase (DBE)	Combined School
Sector	Public
Quintile	5 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	383
Educators (2025)	24
Learners per educator	16 (province average 24.5)
Urban or rural	Urban
EMIS number	440304218
Exam centre number	3171058

Address and location

Street address	Piet Odendaalweg 20, Bainsvlei, Bainsvlei, Bloemfontein, 9338
Postal address	Po Box 17025, Bainsvlei, 9338
Suburb / area	Bainsvlei
Town	Bloemfontein
Province	Free State
Education district	Motheo
Circuit	1
Municipality	Mangaung
Ward	48
Former department	House of Assembly(HOA)

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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.