St Bernards Secondary School
Bloemfontein, Free State · Motheo
About St Bernards Secondary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
St Bernards Secondary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
St Bernards 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
St Bernards 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, St Bernards Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 881 learners with a teaching staff of 34 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 26:1, 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
St Bernards Secondary School is situated in Bloemfontein (Bochabela Location), within the Free State province. The school falls under the Motheo education district, specifically within the 3 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: 3510 Nyokong Street, Bochabela Location, Bloemfontein, 9307. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 16031, Batho Location, 9307.
Curriculum & Academics
St Bernards Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
St Bernards Secondary School was historically administered under the Independent 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 St Bernards 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
Address
3510 Nyokong Street, Bochabela Location, Bloemfontein, 9307
Bloemfontein, Free State
Postal
P.o. Box 16031, Batho Location, 9307
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
440303187
Department of Basic Education
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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.