Sand Du Plessis Secondary School

Sand Du Plessis Secondary School is a public high school in Hospitaalpark, Bloemfontein, Free State, in the Motheo education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 771 learners and 39 educators, about 19.8 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, 94.4% of its 89 candidates passed (Free State average: 89.3%).

Matric (NSC) results

94.4% of the school's 89 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Free State average of 89.3%.

Year	Wrote	Passed	Pass rate	Free State
2023	75	70	93.3%	89.0%
2024	77	71	92.2%	91.0%
2025	89	84	94.4%	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)	Sand Du Plessis S/S
Phase (DBE)	Secondary School
Sector	Public
Quintile	4 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	771
Educators (2025)	39
Learners per educator	19.8 (province average 28.6)
Urban or rural	Urban
EMIS number	440303192
Exam centre number	3171062

Address and location

Street address	Pasteurrylaan, Hospitaalpark, Hospitaalpark, Bloemfontein, 9317
Postal address	Po Box 32015, Fichardtpark, 9317
Suburb / area	Hospitaalpark
Town	Bloemfontein
Province	Free State
Education district	Motheo
Circuit	1
Municipality	Mangaung
Ward	24
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.