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Relebohile Sibulele C/S

CombinedPublicNSC Exams EMIS: 443803600

Smithfield, Xhariep, Free State

946
Learners
32:1
Learners per educator
Q2
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025 + NSC School Performance Report 2025Last updated

What kind of school is Relebohile Sibulele C/S?

Relebohile Sibulele C/S is a public combined school in Smithfield, within the Xhariep education district of the Free State. EMIS records it as a medium-sized school with 946 enrolled learners and 30 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1.

It is classified as Quintile 2 — a government classification based on the surrounding community's socioeconomic profile, not a measure of school quality. It is designated as a no-fee school, so families do not pay tuition fees. Matric candidates write the National Senior Certificate (NSC) administered by the Department of Basic Education.

The school falls within the Mohokare local municipality. Among 14 Q2 Combined schools in Free State, it has a learner-educator ratio close to the median for similar schools. EMIS classifies the location as urban.

The school is at 282 Brand Street, Smithfield, 9966.

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

What You Should Know

No tuition fees

As a Quintile 2 no-fee school, families do not pay school fees. The school receives higher per-learner funding from government.

Combined school

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

NSC Matric Results

2023
98.5%
67/68 passed
2024
97.9%
93/95 passed
2025
98.5%
66/67 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
202398.5%
202497.9%
202598.5%
Pass rate distribution — Quintile 2 schools in Free State (2025)40% 45% 50% 55% 60% 65% 70% 75% 80% 85% 90% 95% 100% Typical similar school: 89% Tsebo-Ulwazi S/S: 47.5%Qalabotjha S/S: 68.2%Metsimatle S/S: 70.9%Phukalla S/S: 70.9%Pt Sanders C/S: 71.4%Kwetlisong S/S: 72.4%Ipopeng S/S: 73.2%Refihletse C/S: 73.7%Concordia S/S: 77.4%Lenakeng T/S: 80.5%Le Notsi S/S: 81.6%Mophate S/S: 82.0%Taiwe S/S: 82.2%Rheederpark C/S: 82.3%Mpatleng S/S: 82.3%Bodibeng S/S: 82.7%Philippolis S/S: 83.0%Thabo-Vuyo S/S: 83.0%Lefikeng S/S: 84.1%Reikaeletse S/S: 84.2%Moriting Wa Thuto S/S: 84.6%Meloding S/S: 85.6%Mfundo Thuto S/S: 85.7%Mamello S/S: 86.0%Aramela C/S: 86.7%Setjhaba-Se-Maketse C/S: 86.9%Jc Motumi S/S: 87.1%Thakameso Cs/S: 87.6%Nomsa S/S: 87.6%Akademia S/S: 87.8%Intuthuko-Katleho S/S: 88.2%Refeng Thabo S/S: 88.9%Nanabolela S/S: 88.9%Bainsvlei C/S: 90.0%Thokoana Makaota S/S: 90.2%Lenyora La Thuto Cs/S: 90.8%Matlwangtlwang S/S: 90.9%Ngwathe S/S: 91.0%Ntumediseng S/S: 91.1%Retshedisitswe S/S: 91.4%Strydom S/S: 91.4%Leifo Iziko C/S: 91.9%Seemahale S/S: 92.0%Evungwini S/S: 92.3%Kgotso-Uxolo S/S: 92.6%Makabelane Cs/S: 93.7%Letsete S/S: 94.4%Albertina Sisulu S/S: 94.4%Kwakwatsi S/S: 94.7%Moteka S/S: 95.3%Ntediseng S/S: 95.6%Springfontein S/S: 95.8%Rebatla Thuto S/S: 96.6%Tweeling C/S: 97.4%Kgauho S/S: 97.6%Mj Mohlahli S/S: 97.6%Luckhoff C/S: 97.6%Ikanyegeng C/S: 97.9%Relebohile Sibulele C/S: 98.5%Kgethatsebo-Khethulwazi S/S: 99.3%Ee Monese C/S: 100.0%Panorama C/S: 100.0%Diamanthoogte C/S: 100.0%This school: 98.5% This school

98.5% pass rate in 2025 — 58 Quintile 2 schools in Free State scored lower, 4 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 2 schools in Free State in 2025
SchoolPass rate
Tsebo-Ulwazi S/S47.5%
Qalabotjha S/S68.2%
Metsimatle S/S70.9%
Phukalla S/S70.9%
Pt Sanders C/S71.4%
Kwetlisong S/S72.4%
Ipopeng S/S73.2%
Refihletse C/S73.7%
Concordia S/S77.4%
Lenakeng T/S80.5%
Le Notsi S/S81.6%
Mophate S/S82.0%
Taiwe S/S82.2%
Rheederpark C/S82.3%
Mpatleng S/S82.3%
Bodibeng S/S82.7%
Philippolis S/S83.0%
Thabo-Vuyo S/S83.0%
Lefikeng S/S84.1%
Reikaeletse S/S84.2%
Moriting Wa Thuto S/S84.6%
Meloding S/S85.6%
Mfundo Thuto S/S85.7%
Mamello S/S86.0%
Aramela C/S86.7%
Setjhaba-Se-Maketse C/S86.9%
Jc Motumi S/S87.1%
Thakameso Cs/S87.6%
Nomsa S/S87.6%
Akademia S/S87.8%
Intuthuko-Katleho S/S88.2%
Refeng Thabo S/S88.9%
Nanabolela S/S88.9%
Bainsvlei C/S90.0%
Thokoana Makaota S/S90.2%
Lenyora La Thuto Cs/S90.8%
Matlwangtlwang S/S90.9%
Ngwathe S/S91.0%
Ntumediseng S/S91.1%
Retshedisitswe S/S91.4%
Strydom S/S91.4%
Leifo Iziko C/S91.9%
Seemahale S/S92.0%
Evungwini S/S92.3%
Kgotso-Uxolo S/S92.6%
Makabelane Cs/S93.7%
Letsete S/S94.4%
Albertina Sisulu S/S94.4%
Kwakwatsi S/S94.7%
Moteka S/S95.3%
Ntediseng S/S95.6%
Springfontein S/S95.8%
Rebatla Thuto S/S96.6%
Tweeling C/S97.4%
Kgauho S/S97.6%
Mj Mohlahli S/S97.6%
Luckhoff C/S97.6%
Ikanyegeng C/S97.9%
Relebohile Sibulele C/S (this school)98.5%
Kgethatsebo-Khethulwazi S/S99.3%
Ee Monese C/S100.0%
Panorama C/S100.0%
Diamanthoogte C/S100.0%
Pass rate by subject and year
SubjectYearWroteAchieved 30%+Pass rate
Accounting20231717100.0%
Accounting2024312993.5%
Accounting20252323100.0%
Business Studies2023615895.1%
Business Studies2024797088.6%
Business Studies2025595389.8%
Economics2023403690.0%
Economics2024423992.9%
Economics2025292586.2%
English First Additional Language20236868100.0%
English First Additional Language20249696100.0%
English First Additional Language20257070100.0%
History20232121100.0%
History20243636100.0%
History2025292896.6%
Life Sciences202377100.0%
Life Sciences20241616100.0%
Life Sciences20251111100.0%
Mathematical Literacy2023605998.3%
Mathematical Literacy2024787697.4%
Mathematical Literacy20255656100.0%
Mathematics202388100.0%
Mathematics2024181794.4%
Mathematics202512975.0%
Physical Sciences202377100.0%
Physical Sciences2024161487.5%
Physical Sciences20251111100.0%

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 Relebohile Sibulele 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 38% of similar schools

(Q2 Combined schools in Free State)

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282 Brand Street, Smithfield, 9966
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Distance to Major Centres

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Bloemfontein141.3 km · 78 min

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Location

What other schools are near Relebohile Sibulele C/S?

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

Smithfield P/S
PrimaryPublicQ2
304 learners 12 educators 25:1

Fewer learners per educator than 90% of similar schools

Rietpoort · 1.4km away
Mofulatshepe P/S
PrimaryPublicQ2
593 learners 22 educators 27:1

Fewer learners per educator than 79% of similar schools

Mofulatshepe Location · 1.7km away
Jb Tyu P/S
PrimaryPublicQ2
713 learners 21 educators 34:1

Fewer learners per educator than 32% of similar schools

Rouxville · 35.6km away
Thabo-Vuyo S/S
SecondaryPublicQ2
889 learners 29 educators 31:1

Fewer learners per educator than 50% of similar schools

Rouxville · 35.7km away
Naledi I/S
IntermediatePublicQ1
421 learners 17 educators 25:1

Fewer learners per educator than 61% of similar schools

Rouxville · 37.2km away

Schools serving similar communities

Other public combined schools in Free State with Quintile 2.

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

Pt Sanders C/S
CombinedPublicQ2
386 learners 18 educators 21:1

Fewer learners per educator than 100% of similar schools

Noordmanville
Diamanthoogte C/S
CombinedPublicQ2
1,223 learners 43 educators 28:1

Fewer learners per educator than 69% of similar schools

Diamanthoogte
Luckhoff C/S
CombinedPublicQ2
1,163 learners 37 educators 31:1

Fewer learners per educator than 46% of similar schools

Teisesville

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

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