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Strydom S/S

SecondaryPublicNSC Exams EMIS: 443907271

Bultfontein B, Motheo, Free State

796
Learners
27:1
Learners per educator
Q2
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025 + NSC School Performance Report 2025Last updated

What kind of school is Strydom S/S?

Strydom S/S is a public secondary school in Bultfontein B, within the Motheo education district of the Free State. EMIS records it as a medium-sized school with 796 enrolled learners and 29 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 27:1.

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 Mangaung local municipality. Among 53 Q2 Secondary schools in Free State, it has fewer learners per educator than 81% of similar schools. EMIS classifies the location as urban.

The school is at 144 Station Road, Bultfontein B, Thaba Nchu, 9783.

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.

NSC Matric Results

2023
93.0%
106/114 passed
2024
86.5%
122/141 passed
2025
91.4%
106/116 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
202393.0%
202486.5%
202591.4%
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: 91.4% This school

91.4% pass rate in 2025 — 39 Quintile 2 schools in Free State scored lower, 22 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/S (this school)91.4%
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/S98.5%
Kgethatsebo-Khethulwazi S/S99.3%
Ee Monese C/S100.0%
Panorama C/S100.0%
Diamanthoogte C/S100.0%

1 other school in this peer group recorded the same 91.4% pass rate in 2025. Schools that tie are not counted as scoring lower, so a percentile understates a result that many peers also achieved.

Pass rate by subject and year
SubjectYearWroteAchieved 30%+Pass rate
Accounting2023151386.7%
Accounting2024323093.8%
Accounting20251414100.0%
Business Studies2023715273.2%
Business Studies2024574680.7%
Business Studies2025504794.0%
Economics2023181372.2%
Economics2024231878.3%
Economics2025141178.6%
English First Additional Language2023114114100.0%
English First Additional Language2024141141100.0%
English First Additional Language2025116116100.0%
Geography2024746790.5%
Geography2025666395.5%
History2023534890.6%
History2024806682.5%
History2025625995.2%
Life Sciences2023444295.5%
Life Sciences2024393384.6%
Life Sciences2025403587.5%
Mathematical Literacy2023978688.7%
Mathematical Literacy20241179682.1%
Mathematical Literacy2025958589.5%
Mathematics2023181794.4%
Mathematics2024251768.0%
Mathematics2025211257.1%
Physical Sciences20231818100.0%
Physical Sciences2024251664.0%
Physical Sciences2025191157.9%

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 Strydom 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 81% of similar schools

(Q2 Secondary schools in Free State)

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144 Station Road, Bultfontein B, Thaba Nchu, 9783
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Distance to Major Centres

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Bloemfontein73.1 km · 55 min

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Location

What other schools are near Strydom S/S?

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

Emang P/S
PrimaryPublicQ3
1,131 learners 33 educators 34:1

Fewer learners per educator than 30% of similar schools

Thaba Nchu · 0.5km away
Mokitlane P/S
PrimaryPublicQ2
730 learners 23 educators 32:1

Fewer learners per educator than 58% of similar schools

Thaba - Nchu · 0.6km away
Thubisi P/S
PrimaryPublicQ3
514 learners 17 educators 30:1

Fewer learners per educator than 68% of similar schools

Thaba Nchu · 1km away
Seiphemo P/S
PrimaryPublicQ1
795 learners 28 educators 28:1

Fewer learners per educator than 69% of similar schools

Thaba Nchu · 1.6km away
Rt Mokgopa S/S
SecondaryPublicQ3
1,103 learners 35 educators 32:1

Fewer learners per educator than 44% of similar schools

Thaba Nchu · 2.2km away

Schools serving similar communities

Other public secondary schools in Free State with Quintile 2.

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

Lenyora La Thuto Cs/S
SecondaryPublicQ2
1,235 learners 51 educators 24:1

Fewer learners per educator than 88% of similar schools

Botshabelo
Kgauho S/S
SecondaryPublicQ2
1,118 learners 40 educators 28:1

Fewer learners per educator than 67% of similar schools

Botshabelo
Mpatleng S/S
SecondaryPublicQ2
1,387 learners 42 educators 33:1

Fewer learners per educator than 25% of similar schools

Botshabelo

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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