Bloemfontein South High Secondary School

Bloemfontein, Free State · Motheo

Public Secondary School Q5

About Bloemfontein South High Secondary School

Bloemfontein South High Secondary School is a public secondary school located in Bloemfontein, Free State. The school recorded 1001 learners and 35 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Bloemfontein South High Secondary School is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.

Fee Status

Bloemfontein South High Secondary School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.

Section 21 Status

Bloemfontein South High Secondary School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding curriculum without direct provincial administration.

Enrollment & Staffing

For the 2025 academic year, Bloemfontein South High Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,001 learners with a teaching staff of 35 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.

Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.

Location

Bloemfontein South High Secondary School is situated in Bloemfontein (Genl De Wet), within the Free State province. The school falls under the Motheo education district, specifically within the 1 circuit.

Administratively, the school is located in the Mangaung, under the Mangaung local municipality. The area is classified as urban.

The school's physical address is: De La Rey Avenue, Genl De Wet, Bloemfontein, 9325. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 35325, Fauna, 9325.

Curriculum & Academics

Bloemfontein South High Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Bloemfontein South High Secondary School was historically administered under the Fsdoe education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Free State Department of Education.

Facilities & Infrastructure

The school's land is owned by state and the school buildings are owned by state.

Admissions

Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Bloemfontein South High Secondary School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:

  • Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
  • Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
  • School fee structure and payment options
  • School uniform requirements and code of conduct
  • Open day events and registration periods

Address & Contact Details

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Address

De La Rey Avenue, Genl De Wet, Bloemfontein, 9325

Bloemfontein, Free State

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Postal

P.o. Box 35325, Fauna, 9325

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 1,001
Educators 35

Learner:Educator Ratio

29:1 learners per educator

Within typical range

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhaseSecondary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ5
Settingurban
Statusopen
DistrictMotheo

EMIS Number

444802126

Department of Basic Education

Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.