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Springfontein S/S

SecondaryPublicNSC Exams EMIS: 440203193

Springfontein, Xhariep, Free State

416
Learners
28:1
Learners per educator
Q2
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Springfontein S/S?

Springfontein S/S is a public secondary school in Springfontein, within the Xhariep education district of the Free State. EMIS records it as a small-to-medium school with 416 enrolled learners and 15 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 28:1. 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. 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

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.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Springfontein 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 75% of similar schools

(Q2 Secondary schools in Free State)

NSC Matric Results

2023
94.0%
47/50 passed
2024
95.8%
68/71 passed
2025
95.8%
68/71 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
202394.0%
202495.8%
202595.8%
Pass rate distribution — Q2 schools in Free State (2025)40% 45% 50% 55% 60% 65% 70% 75% 80% 85% 90% 95% 100% Typical similar school: 88% Tsebo-Ulwazi S/S: 47.5%Qalabotjha S/S: 68.2%Metsimatle S/S: 70.9%Phukalla S/S: 70.9%Kwetlisong S/S: 72.4%Ipopeng S/S: 73.2%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%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%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%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%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%Kgauho S/S: 97.6%Mj Mohlahli S/S: 97.6%Kgethatsebo-Khethulwazi S/S: 99.3%Ee Monese C/S: 100.0%This school: 95.8% This school

95.8% pass rate in 2025 — 44 Q2 schools in Free State scored lower, 5 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 Q2 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%
Kwetlisong S/S72.4%
Ipopeng S/S73.2%
Concordia S/S77.4%
Lenakeng T/S80.5%
Le Notsi S/S81.6%
Mophate S/S82.0%
Taiwe S/S82.2%
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%
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%
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%
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/S (this school)95.8%
Rebatla Thuto S/S96.6%
Kgauho S/S97.6%
Mj Mohlahli S/S97.6%
Kgethatsebo-Khethulwazi S/S99.3%
Ee Monese C/S100.0%

Source: DBE NSC School Performance Report 2025. Methodology

Contact

18 Voortrekker Street, , , Springfontein, 9917
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Distance to Major Centres

Straight-line distance (actual driving may differ)

Bloemfontein138.1 km
Welkom273.4 km
Kroonstad326.3 km
Bethlehem339 km
Phuthaditjhaba358 km
Sasolburg435.9 km

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What other schools are near Springfontein S/S?

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

Springfontein P/S
PrimaryPublicQ2
404 learners 15 educators 27:1

Fewer learners per educator than 82% of similar schools

Maphodi Township · 1.6km away
Williamsville P/S
PrimaryPublicQ2
158 learners 9 educators 18:1

Fewer learners per educator than 98% of similar schools

Williamsville · 1.8km away
Trompsburg P/S
PrimaryPublicQ4
187 learners 11 educators 17:1

Fewer learners per educator than 78% of similar schools

Trompsburg · 25.8km away
Trompsburg S/S
SecondaryPublicQ3
362 learners 14 educators 26:1

Fewer learners per educator than 92% of similar schools

Trompsburg · 26km away
Madikgetla P/S
PrimaryPublicQ2
538 learners 17 educators 32:1

Fewer learners per educator than 59% of similar schools

Trompsburg · 27.2km away

Schools serving similar communities

Other secondary schools in Free State with Quintile 2.

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

Philippolis S/S
SecondaryPublicQ2
334 learners 13 educators 26:1

Fewer learners per educator than 87% of similar schools

Philippolis
Albertina Sisulu S/S
SecondaryPublicQ2
570 learners 22 educators 26:1

Fewer learners per educator than 85% of similar schools

Edenburg
Reikaeletse S/S
SecondaryPublicQ2
554 learners 20 educators 28:1

Fewer learners per educator than 75% of similar schools

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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.