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Dr Viljoen C/S

CombinedPublicNSC Exams EMIS: 440303196

Willows, Motheo, Free State

1,384
Learners
25:1
Learners per educator
Q5
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025 + NSC School Performance Report 2025Last updated

What kind of school is Dr Viljoen C/S?

Dr Viljoen C/S is a public combined school in Willows, within the Motheo education district of the Free State. EMIS records it as a large school with 1,384 enrolled learners and 55 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 25:1.

It is classified as Quintile 5 — 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. EMIS classifies the location as urban.

The school is at Harris Street, Willows, Bloemfontein, 9325.

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

Large school

This school has 1,384 enrolled learners.

Combined school

Classified as a combined school in EMIS, covering both primary and secondary phases.

NSC Matric Results

2023
92.3%
108/117 passed
2024
96.2%
127/132 passed
2025
94.0%
140/149 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
202392.3%
202496.2%
202594.0%
Pass rate distribution — Quintile 5 schools in Free State (2025)75% 80% 85% 90% 95% 100% Typical similar school: 99% Hts Sasolburg: 82.2%Navalsig Cs/S: 87.2%Brebner S/S: 91.0%Salomon Senekal C/S: 91.3%Bloemfontein South High S/S: 92.9%Vaalpark Articon S/S: 93.2%Hts Louis Botha: 93.9%Dr Viljoen C/S: 94.0%President Steyn C/S: 94.3%Harrismith Hoërskool S/S: 95.2%Welkom-Gimnasium S/S: 95.5%Bloemfontein S/S: 96.9%Trio S/S: 98.8%Fichardtpark S/S: 98.9%Goudveld S/S: 99.3%Voortrekker S/S: 99.3%Witteberg S/S: 99.3%Eunice S/S: 99.4%Jim Fouché S/S: 99.5%Grey-Kollege S/S: 99.6%Bothaville S/S: 100.0%Bultfontein C/S: 100.0%Hennenman S/S: 100.0%Hoopstad C/S: 100.0%Sandveld C/S: 100.0%C&N H/Meisieskool Oranje: 100.0%Sentraal S/S: 100.0%St Andrew's C/S: 100.0%St Michael's C/S: 100.0%Reitz C/S: 100.0%Jacobsdal Landbouskool: 100.0%This school: 94.0% This school

94.0% pass rate in 2025 — 7 Quintile 5 schools in Free State scored lower, 23 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 5 schools in Free State in 2025
SchoolPass rate
Hts Sasolburg82.2%
Navalsig Cs/S87.2%
Brebner S/S91.0%
Salomon Senekal C/S91.3%
Bloemfontein South High S/S92.9%
Vaalpark Articon S/S93.2%
Hts Louis Botha93.9%
Dr Viljoen C/S (this school)94.0%
President Steyn C/S94.3%
Harrismith Hoërskool S/S95.2%
Welkom-Gimnasium S/S95.5%
Bloemfontein S/S96.9%
Trio S/S98.8%
Fichardtpark S/S98.9%
Goudveld S/S99.3%
Voortrekker S/S99.3%
Witteberg S/S99.3%
Eunice S/S99.4%
Jim Fouché S/S99.5%
Grey-Kollege S/S99.6%
Bothaville S/S100.0%
Bultfontein C/S100.0%
Hennenman S/S100.0%
Hoopstad C/S100.0%
Sandveld C/S100.0%
C&N H/Meisieskool Oranje100.0%
Sentraal S/S100.0%
St Andrew's C/S100.0%
St Michael's C/S100.0%
Reitz C/S100.0%
Jacobsdal Landbouskool100.0%
Pass rate by subject and year
SubjectYearWroteAchieved 30%+Pass rate
Accounting2023413175.6%
Accounting2024272696.3%
Accounting2025312890.3%
Business Studies2023665989.4%
Business Studies2024706085.7%
Business Studies2025938490.3%
Geography2023111090.9%
Geography2024333297.0%
Geography20253535100.0%
History2023323093.8%
History2024312993.5%
History2025413995.1%
Life Sciences2023473676.6%
Life Sciences2024575494.7%
Life Sciences2025494795.9%
Mathematical Literacy2023959296.8%
Mathematical Literacy2024959296.8%
Mathematical Literacy20251039794.2%
Mathematics2023221986.4%
Mathematics2024372978.4%
Mathematics2025462452.2%
Physical Sciences2023191578.9%
Physical Sciences2024312167.7%
Physical Sciences2025393282.1%

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 Viljoen C/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

(Q5 Combined schools in Free State)

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Harris Street, Willows, Bloemfontein, 9325
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Bloemfontein9.1 km · 10 min

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Location

What other schools are near Dr Viljoen C/S?

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

Hts Louis Botha
SecondaryPublicQ5
1,077 learners 51 educators 21:1

Fewer learners per educator than 41% of similar schools

Willows · 0.1km away
Roseview P/S
PrimaryPublicQ4
1,246 learners 43 educators 29:1

Fewer learners per educator than 15% of similar schools

Willows · 0.1km away
Carel Du Toit Special School
Special NeedsPublic
73 learners 12 educators 6:1

Fewer learners per educator than 86% of similar schools

Roth Avenue,willows · 0.4km away
Castlebridge Ci/S
CombinedIndependent
334 learners 19 educators 18:1

Fewer learners per educator than 29% of similar schools

Willows · 0.8km away
Eunice S/S
SecondaryPublicQ5
804 learners 43 educators 19:1

Fewer learners per educator than 64% of similar schools

Park West · 1.3km away

Schools serving similar communities

Other public combined schools in Free State with Quintile 5.

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

St Andrew's C/S
CombinedPublicQ5
847 learners 56 educators 15:1

Fewer learners per educator than 75% of similar schools

Bloemfontein
St Michael's C/S
CombinedPublicQ5
747 learners 41 educators 18:1

Fewer learners per educator than 25% of similar schools

Brandwag
President Steyn C/S
CombinedPublicQ5
383 learners 24 educators 16:1

Fewer learners per educator than 62% of similar schools

Bainsvlei

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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