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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 + NSC School Performance Report 2025Last updated

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.

The school falls within the Matjhabeng local municipality. Among 23 Q4 Secondary 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 H/V Mahler En Mareestraat, Riebeeckstad, 9469.

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.

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 — 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: 80.5% This school

80.5% pass rate in 2025 — 1 Quintile 4 schools in Free State scored lower, 33 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/S (this school)80.5%
Louw Wepener C/S81.6%
Unitas Cs/S84.1%
Steynsrus C/S85.7%
Dr. Blok S/S86.1%
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
Accounting2023242083.3%
Accounting20242424100.0%
Accounting2025201890.0%
Business Studies2023786380.8%
Business Studies2024885967.0%
Business Studies2025876574.7%
Economics2023281450.0%
Economics2024261765.4%
Economics202517952.9%
English First Additional Language20231313100.0%
English First Additional Language202477100.0%
Geography2023716490.1%
Geography2024474391.5%
Geography2025767598.7%
Life Sciences2023423583.3%
Life Sciences2024393487.2%
Life Sciences2025806986.3%
Mathematical Literacy2023969396.9%
Mathematical Literacy2024898898.9%
Mathematical Literacy2025817997.5%
Mathematics2023403075.0%
Mathematics2024442863.6%
Mathematics2025683044.1%
Physical Sciences2023282278.6%
Physical Sciences2024301240.0%
Physical Sciences2025472859.6%

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 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 68% of similar schools

(Q4 Secondary schools in Free State)

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

By road. Driving times are estimates in free-flowing traffic and exclude congestion.

Welkom11.5 km · 10 min
Kroonstad61.5 km · 40 min

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Location

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 public secondary schools in Free State with Quintile 4.

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

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

Fewer learners per educator than 9% of similar schools

Doorn
Hts Welkom
SecondaryPublicQ4
781 learners 37 educators 21:1

Fewer learners per educator than 59% of similar schools

Welkom
Welkom High S/S
SecondaryPublicQ4
1,338 learners 49 educators 27:1

Fewer learners per educator than 27% of similar schools

Bedelia

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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