Bethlehem Combined School
Bethlehem, Free State · Thabo Mofutsanyana
About Bethlehem Combined School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Bethlehem Combined School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Bethlehem Combined 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
Bethlehem Combined 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, Bethlehem Combined School reported a total enrollment of 714 learners with a teaching staff of 29 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 25:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Bethlehem Combined School is situated in Bethlehem (Bakenpark), within the Free State province. The school falls under the Thabo Mofutsanyana education district, specifically within the 1 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Dihlabeng, under the Dihlabeng local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 186 Populier Str., Bakenpark, Bethlehem, 9700. For postal correspondence, use: Admin. Block 1, Bethlehem, 9700.
Curriculum & Academics
Bethlehem Combined School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Bethlehem Combined School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) 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 Bethlehem Combined 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
186 Populier Str., Bakenpark, Bethlehem, 9700
Bethlehem, Free State
Postal
Admin. Block 1, Bethlehem, 9700
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
440101281
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.