Riebeeckstad Secondary School

Riebeeckstad Secondary School is a public high school in Riebeeckstad, Free State, in the Lejweleputswa education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 855 learners and 42 educators, about 20.4 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as 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, 80.5% of its 149 candidates passed (Free State average: 89.3%).

Matric (NSC) results

80.5% of the school's 149 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Free State average of 89.3%.

Year	Wrote	Passed	Pass rate	Free State
2023	135	118	87.4%	89.0%
2024	133	113	85.0%	91.0%
2025	149	120	80.5%	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)	Riebeeckstad S/S
Phase (DBE)	Secondary School
Sector	Public
Quintile	4 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	855
Educators (2025)	42
Learners per educator	20.4 (province average 28.6)
Urban or rural	Urban
EMIS number	444712080
Exam centre number	3182039

Address and location

Street address	H/V Mahler en Mareestraat, Riebeeckstad, 9469
Postal address	Po Box 66385, 9469
Town	Riebeeckstad
Province	Free State
Education district	Lejweleputswa
Circuit	2
Municipality	Matjhabeng
Ward	35
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.