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Riebeeckstad S/S

SecondaryPublicNSC Exams EMIS: 444712080

Riebeeckstad, Lejweleputswa, Free State

855
Learners
20:1
Learners per educator
Q4
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Riebeeckstad S/S?

Riebeeckstad S/S is a public secondary school in Riebeeckstad, within the Lejweleputswa education district of the Free State. EMIS records it as a medium-sized school with 855 enrolled learners and 42 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 20:1. 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. EMIS classifies the location as urban.

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

Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.

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.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Riebeeckstad 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 67% of similar schools

(Q4 Secondary schools in Free State)

NSC Matric Results

2023
87.4%
118/135 passed
2024
85.0%
113/133 passed
2025
80.5%
120/149 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
202387.4%
202485.0%
202580.5%
Pass rate distribution — Q4 schools in Free State (2025)75% 80% 85% 90% 95% 100% Typical similar school: 94% Riebeeckstad S/S: 80.5%Unitas Cs/S: 84.1%Dr. Blok S/S: 86.1%Virginia S/S: 86.6%Petunia S/S: 87.9%Beacon S/S: 91.5%Hts Welkom: 92.1%Ntsu S/S: 92.7%Afrikaanse H/Skool Sasolburg: 94.3%Sand Du Plessis S/S: 94.4%Hentie Cilliers H/S: 95.5%St Bernards S/S: 95.8%Heatherdale Cs/S: 96.0%Ficksburg Cs/S: 96.5%Parys Skool S/S: 96.8%Paul Erasmus S/S: 98.1%Hendrik Potgieter A/S: 100.0%This school: 80.5% This school

80.5% pass rate in 2025 — 0 Q4 schools in Free State scored lower, 16 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 Q4 schools in Free State in 2025
SchoolPass rate
Riebeeckstad S/S (this school)80.5%
Unitas Cs/S84.1%
Dr. Blok S/S86.1%
Virginia S/S86.6%
Petunia S/S87.9%
Beacon S/S91.5%
Hts Welkom92.1%
Ntsu S/S92.7%
Afrikaanse H/Skool Sasolburg94.3%
Sand Du Plessis S/S94.4%
Hentie Cilliers H/S95.5%
St Bernards S/S95.8%
Heatherdale Cs/S96.0%
Ficksburg Cs/S96.5%
Parys Skool S/S96.8%
Paul Erasmus S/S98.1%
Hendrik Potgieter A/S100.0%

Source: DBE NSC School Performance Report 2025. Methodology

Contact

H/V Mahler En Mareestraat, , , Riebeeckstad, 9469
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Distance to Major Centres

Straight-line distance (actual driving may differ)

Welkom8.8 km
Kroonstad52 km
Bloemfontein143.2 km
Bethlehem150.6 km
Sasolburg159.6 km
Phuthaditjhaba207.2 km

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What other schools are near Riebeeckstad S/S?

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

Koppie Alleen P/S
PrimaryPublicQ5
799 learners 35 educators 23:1

Fewer learners per educator than 52% of similar schools

Riebeeckstad · 0.9km away
Riebeeckstad P/S
PrimaryPublicQ5
721 learners 28 educators 26:1

Fewer learners per educator than 39% of similar schools

Corner of Ernest & Aurora Street · 1km away
Leboneng Spec
Special NeedsPublic
315 learners 25 educators 13:1

Fewer learners per educator than 0% of similar schools

Thabong · 2.3km away
Mmantshebo P/S
PrimaryPublicQ2
1,177 learners 31 educators 38:1

Fewer learners per educator than 2% of similar schools

Thabong · 3.1km away
Daluvuyo P/S
PrimaryPublicQ3
764 learners 25 educators 31:1

Fewer learners per educator than 64% of similar schools

Motsethabong · 3.2km away

Schools serving similar communities

Other secondary schools in Free State with Quintile 4.

Peer group defined as same quintile + phase + province. These schools face similar resource constraints to Riebeeckstad S/S.

Unitas Cs/S
SecondaryPublicQ4
1,242 learners 43 educators 29:1

Fewer learners per educator than 11% of similar schools

Doorn
Hts Welkom
SecondaryPublicQ4
781 learners 37 educators 21:1

Fewer learners per educator than 61% of similar schools

Welkom
Hentie Cilliers H/S
SecondaryPublicQ4
592 learners 34 educators 17:1

Fewer learners per educator than 89% of similar schools

Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

School data: DBE EMIS Q3 2025. Matric results: NSC School Performance Report 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.