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Public combined school
Villiers Combined School
Villiers, Free State
Villiers Combined School is a public combined school in Villiers, Free State, in the Fezile Dabi education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 321 learners and 25 educators, about 12.8 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public combined schools in Free State (660 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, 87.5% of its 8 candidates passed (Free State average: 89.3%).
Matric (NSC) results
87.5% of the school's 8 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Free State average of 89.3%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Free State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 10 | 8 | 80.0% | 89.0% |
| 2024 | 18 | 17 | 94.4% | 91.0% |
| 2025 | 8 | 7 | 87.5% | 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 combined school |
|---|---|
| Official name (DBE) | Villiers C/S |
| Phase (DBE) | Combined School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 321 |
| Educators (2025) | 25 |
| Learners per educator | 12.8 (province average 24.5) Fewer learners per educator than 86% of 14 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 441610265 |
| Exam centre number | 3201034 |
Address and location
| Street address | Lombaardstraat, Villiers, 9840 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 68, 9840 |
| Town | Villiers |
| Province | Free State |
| Education district | Fezile Dabi |
| Circuit | 1 |
| Municipality | Mafube |
| Ward | 4 |
| Former department | House of Assembly(HOA) |
Admissions
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Questions about Villiers Combined School
Is Villiers Combined School a public or private school?
Villiers Combined School is a public combined school.
Does Villiers Combined School charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 4 school.
What is Villiers Combined School's matric pass rate?
87.5% of its 8 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.3% for Free State. Earlier years: 2023 80.0%, 2024 94.4%.
How many learners are at Villiers Combined School?
321 learners and 25 educators (about 12.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 86% of 14 similar schools in Free State.
What is the EMIS number of Villiers Combined School?
Its EMIS number is 441610265. Its exam centre number is 3201034.
Where is Villiers Combined School?
Lombaardstraat, Villiers, 9840. It is in Villiers, Free State, in the Fezile Dabi education district.
Schools near Villiers Combined School
Zamaleka Primary School
Qalabotjha Location, Villiers, Free State 2.4 km
Qalabotjha Secondary School
Qalabotjha, Villiers, Free State 2.8 km
68.2% matric 2025Retshedisitswe Secondary School
Qalabotjha Loc, Villiers, Free State 2.8 km
91.4% matric 2025Mohlakeng Primary School
Qalabotjha, Villiers, Free State 3.0 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.