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Public combined school
Sarel Cilliers Combined School
Koppies, Free State
Sarel Cilliers Combined School is a public combined school in Koppies, Free State, in the Fezile Dabi education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 696 learners and 24 educators, about 29 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public combined schools in Free State (660 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 89.7% of its 39 candidates passed (Free State average: 89.3%).
Matric (NSC) results
89.7% of the school's 39 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Free State average of 89.3%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Free State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 34 | 31 | 91.2% | 89.0% |
| 2024 | 27 | 25 | 92.6% | 91.0% |
| 2025 | 39 | 35 | 89.7% | 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) | Sarel Cilliers C/S |
| Phase (DBE) | Combined School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 696 |
| Educators (2025) | 24 |
| Learners per educator | 29 (province average 24.5) |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 442411249 |
| Exam centre number | 3202041 |
Address and location
| Street address | Dirkie Uysstraat 3, Koppies, 9540 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 50, 9540 |
| Town | Koppies |
| Province | Free State |
| Education district | Fezile Dabi |
| Circuit | 2 |
| Municipality | Ngwathe |
| Ward | 18 |
| Former department | House of Assembly(HOA) |
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.
Questions about Sarel Cilliers Combined School
Is Sarel Cilliers Combined School a public or private school?
Sarel Cilliers Combined School is a public combined school.
Does Sarel Cilliers Combined School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
What is Sarel Cilliers Combined School's matric pass rate?
89.7% of its 39 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.3% for Free State. Earlier years: 2023 91.2%, 2024 92.6%.
How many learners are at Sarel Cilliers Combined School?
696 learners and 24 educators (about 29 learners per educator) in 2025.
What is the EMIS number of Sarel Cilliers Combined School?
Its EMIS number is 442411249. Its exam centre number is 3202041.
Where is Sarel Cilliers Combined School?
Dirkie Uysstraat 3, Koppies, 9540. It is in Koppies, Free State, in the Fezile Dabi education district.
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