Skip to main content

Vrede C/S

CombinedPublicNSC Exams EMIS: 444510260

Vrede, Thabo Mofutsanyana, Free State

323
Learners
14:1
Learners per educator
Q4
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Vrede C/S?

Vrede C/S is a public combined school in Vrede, within the Thabo Mofutsanyana education district of the Free State. EMIS records it as a small-to-medium school with 323 enrolled learners and 23 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 14:1. 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.

Combined school

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

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Vrede 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 85% of similar schools

(Q4 Combined schools in Free State)

NSC Matric Results

2023
100.0%
24/24 passed
2024
100.0%
20/20 passed
2025
100.0%
23/23 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
2023100.0%
2024100.0%
2025100.0%
Pass rate distribution — Q4 schools in Free State (2025)60% 65% 70% 75% 80% 85% 90% 95% 100% Typical similar school: 93% Bethlehem C/S: 69.4%Louw Wepener C/S: 81.6%Steynsrus C/S: 85.7%Villiers C/S: 87.5%Tlotlanang C/S: 88.5%Retief C/S: 92.7%Marquard C/S: 94.0%Christiaan De Wet C/S: 100.0%Vrede C/S: 100.0%Koffiefontein C/S: 100.0%Zastron C/S: 100.0%This school: 100.0% This school

100.0% pass rate in 2025 — 7 Q4 schools in Free State scored lower, 0 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
Bethlehem C/S69.4%
Louw Wepener C/S81.6%
Steynsrus C/S85.7%
Villiers C/S87.5%
Tlotlanang C/S88.5%
Retief C/S92.7%
Marquard C/S94.0%
Christiaan De Wet C/S100.0%
Vrede C/S (this school)100.0%
Koffiefontein C/S100.0%
Zastron C/S100.0%

Source: DBE NSC School Performance Report 2025. Methodology

Contact

Reynekestraat 22, , , Vrede, 9835
DBE EMIS Q3 2025 Report a correction

Distance to Major Centres

Straight-line distance (actual driving may differ)

Bethlehem122.1 km
Phuthaditjhaba126.2 km
Sasolburg149.3 km
Kroonstad191.8 km
Welkom246.4 km
Bloemfontein346.7 km

Commute Planner

How long from drop-off to work?

Opens Google Maps with traffic data. Your address is saved locally for other school profiles.

Location

Interested in Vrede C/S?

Contact the school directly or explore the campus virtually.

What other schools are near Vrede C/S?

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

Glodel Academy Ii/S
CombinedIndependent
171 learners 13 educators 13:1

Fewer learners per educator than 49% of similar schools

Vrede · 0.5km away
Intuthuko-Katleho S/S
SecondaryPublicQ2
1,034 learners 32 educators 32:1

Fewer learners per educator than 40% of similar schools

Vrede · 0.7km away
Thembalihle P/S
PrimaryPublicQ3
548 learners 15 educators 37:1

Fewer learners per educator than 13% of similar schools

Vrede · 1.7km away
Vrede P/S
PrimaryPublicQ2
995 learners 28 educators 36:1

Fewer learners per educator than 12% of similar schools

Thembalihle · 1.9km away
Thembimfundo P/S
PrimaryPublicQ2
780 learners 23 educators 34:1

Fewer learners per educator than 35% of similar schools

Thembalihle · 2.4km away

Schools serving similar communities

Other combined schools in Free State with Quintile 4.

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

Dirkie Uys C/S
CombinedPublicQ4
265 learners 21 educators 13:1

Fewer learners per educator than 100% of similar schools

Warden
Retief C/S
CombinedPublicQ4
859 learners 46 educators 19:1

Fewer learners per educator than 62% of similar schools

Kestell
Bethlehem C/S
CombinedPublicQ4
714 learners 29 educators 25:1

Fewer learners per educator than 15% of similar schools

Bakenpark

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.