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Dr. Blok S/S

SecondaryPublicNSC Exams EMIS: 440304241

Heidedal, Motheo, Free State

1,374
Learners
33:1
Learners per educator
Q4
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025 + NSC School Performance Report 2025Last updated

What kind of school is Dr. Blok S/S?

Dr. Blok S/S is a public secondary school in Heidedal, within the Motheo education district of the Free State. EMIS records it as a large school with 1,374 enrolled learners and 42 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1.

It is classified as Quintile 4 — a government classification based on the surrounding community's socioeconomic profile, not a measure of school quality. Fees are set by the School Governing Body, and families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption. Matric candidates write the National Senior Certificate (NSC) administered by the Department of Basic Education.

The school falls within the Mangaung local municipality. Among 23 Q4 Secondary schools in Free State, it has more learners per educator than 100% of similar schools. EMIS classifies the location as urban.

The school is at Abdurahmanstraat 2, Heidedal, Bloemfontein, 9306.

Note: The Urban/Rural classification is sourced directly from EMIS and may reflect historical registration data. See Data Limitations.

What You Should Know

Fee-charging school

As a Quintile 4 public school, fees are set by the School Governing Body. Families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption.

Large school

This school has 1,374 enrolled learners.

NSC Matric Results

2023
80.4%
156/194 passed
2024
91.4%
139/152 passed
2025
86.1%
161/187 passed

Each year reflects a different cohort. Year-on-year change does not necessarily indicate improvement or decline.

Pass rate by year (NSC)
YearPass rate
202380.4%
202491.4%
202586.1%
Pass rate distribution — Quintile 4 schools in Free State (2025)70% 75% 80% 85% 90% 95% 100% Typical similar school: 94% Welkom High S/S: 79.1%Riebeeckstad S/S: 80.5%Louw Wepener C/S: 81.6%Unitas Cs/S: 84.1%Steynsrus C/S: 85.7%Dr. Blok S/S: 86.1%Virginia S/S: 86.6%Villiers C/S: 87.5%Petunia S/S: 87.9%Tlotlanang C/S: 88.5%Beacon S/S: 91.5%Hts Welkom: 92.1%Ntsu S/S: 92.7%Retief C/S: 92.7%Harmonie S/S: 93.4%Marquard C/S: 94.0%Afrikaanse H/Skool Sasolburg: 94.3%Sand Du Plessis S/S: 94.4%Theunissen C/S: 94.7%Sasolburg S/S: 95.0%Hentie Cilliers H/S: 95.5%St Bernards S/S: 95.8%Heilbron C/S: 96.0%Heatherdale Cs/S: 96.0%Ficksburg Cs/S: 96.5%Parys Skool S/S: 96.8%Wessel Maree S/S: 97.5%Paul Erasmus S/S: 98.1%Wilgerivier C/S: 100.0%Staatspres. Swart C/S: 100.0%Christiaan De Wet C/S: 100.0%Vrede C/S: 100.0%Koffiefontein C/S: 100.0%Hendrik Potgieter A/S: 100.0%Zastron C/S: 100.0%This school: 86.1% This school

86.1% pass rate in 2025 — 5 Quintile 4 schools in Free State scored lower, 29 scored higher.

Each dot is one school. The dashed amber line shows where the typical similar school sits — half score above, half below. Pass rates each year reflect a different group of students.

Pass rate distribution for Quintile 4 schools in Free State in 2025
SchoolPass rate
Welkom High S/S79.1%
Riebeeckstad S/S80.5%
Louw Wepener C/S81.6%
Unitas Cs/S84.1%
Steynsrus C/S85.7%
Dr. Blok S/S (this school)86.1%
Virginia S/S86.6%
Villiers C/S87.5%
Petunia S/S87.9%
Tlotlanang C/S88.5%
Beacon S/S91.5%
Hts Welkom92.1%
Ntsu S/S92.7%
Retief C/S92.7%
Harmonie S/S93.4%
Marquard C/S94.0%
Afrikaanse H/Skool Sasolburg94.3%
Sand Du Plessis S/S94.4%
Theunissen C/S94.7%
Sasolburg S/S95.0%
Hentie Cilliers H/S95.5%
St Bernards S/S95.8%
Heilbron C/S96.0%
Heatherdale Cs/S96.0%
Ficksburg Cs/S96.5%
Parys Skool S/S96.8%
Wessel Maree S/S97.5%
Paul Erasmus S/S98.1%
Wilgerivier C/S100.0%
Staatspres. Swart C/S100.0%
Christiaan De Wet C/S100.0%
Vrede C/S100.0%
Koffiefontein C/S100.0%
Hendrik Potgieter A/S100.0%
Zastron C/S100.0%
Pass rate by subject and year
SubjectYearWroteAchieved 30%+Pass rate
Accounting2023141392.9%
Accounting202413969.2%
Accounting202517847.1%
Business Studies2023695478.3%
Business Studies2024997171.7%
Business Studies2025635079.4%
Economics2023442659.1%
Economics2024422661.9%
Economics2025402460.0%
English First Additional Language2023198198100.0%
English First Additional Language2024153153100.0%
English First Additional Language2025188188100.0%
Geography20231089487.0%
Geography2024393897.4%
Geography202511110897.3%
History202311810286.4%
History2024858296.5%
History2025806885.0%
Life Sciences2023744966.2%
Life Sciences2024544583.3%
Life Sciences2025545092.6%
Mathematical Literacy202315413990.3%
Mathematical Literacy202412411996.0%
Mathematical Literacy202514213393.7%
Mathematics2023432762.8%
Mathematics2024282589.3%
Mathematics2025463065.2%
Physical Sciences2023352160.0%
Physical Sciences2024262492.3%
Physical Sciences2025422764.3%

Source: DBE NSC School Performance Report 2025; subject results: DBE NSC School Subject Reports 2024 & 2025. Methodology

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Dr. Blok S/S?

How many learners there are per educator, compared to schools in the same quintile and phase. The educator count includes teachers, heads of department, and principals — so real class sizes are usually larger than this number suggests.

Fewer learners per educator than 0% of similar schools

(Q4 Secondary schools in Free State)

Contact

Abdurahmanstraat 2, Heidedal, Bloemfontein, 9306
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Distance to Major Centres

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Bloemfontein12.1 km · 14 min

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What other schools are near Dr. Blok S/S?

Other schools within a few kilometres. Proximity does not imply similarity — these schools may serve different phases, quintiles, or communities.

Joe Solomon P/S
PrimaryPublicQ3
1,515 learners 43 educators 35:1

Fewer learners per educator than 24% of similar schools

Heidedal · 0.4km away
Pelonomi Hospital P/S
PrimaryPublicQ3
62 learners 3 educators 21:1

Fewer learners per educator than 96% of similar schools

Heidedal · 0.4km away
Marang P/S
PrimaryPublicQ3
810 learners 25 educators 32:1

Fewer learners per educator than 48% of similar schools

Bochabela Location · 0.6km away
Heide P/S
PrimaryPublicQ3
1,234 learners 36 educators 34:1

Fewer learners per educator than 30% of similar schools

Heidedal · 0.7km away
St Mary's P/S
PrimaryPublicQ4
1,424 learners 41 educators 35:1

Fewer learners per educator than 2% of similar schools

Bochabela · 0.9km away

Schools serving similar communities

Other public secondary schools in Free State with Quintile 4.

Grouped by quintile, phase and province. These schools face similar resource constraints to Dr. Blok S/S. This grouping is for browsing and is broader than the peer group used for the matric percentile above.

St Bernards S/S
SecondaryPublicQ4
881 learners 34 educators 26:1

Fewer learners per educator than 36% of similar schools

Bochabela Location
Heatherdale Cs/S
SecondaryPublicQ4
1,571 learners 49 educators 32:1

Fewer learners per educator than 5% of similar schools

Heidedal
Petunia S/S
SecondaryPublicQ4
1,404 learners 49 educators 29:1

Fewer learners per educator than 18% of similar schools

Heidedal

Frequently Asked Questions

School data: DBE EMIS Q3 2025. Matric results: NSC School Performance Report 2025. Subject results: NSC School Subject Reports 2024 & 2025. Infrastructure: NEIMS/EFMS 2021 (historical). Peer comparisons are based on schools within the same quintile, phase, and province. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators — actual class sizes may differ. Learn about our methodology

Some data fields may not be available for all schools. Missing data is shown as '—' or 'Not available'. Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.

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