Bethlehem Cs/s
Bethlehem, Free State · Thabo Mofutsanyana
About Bethlehem Cs/s
With EMIS number 440101138, Bethlehem Cs/s is a public secondary school located in Bethlehem, Free State, operating within the Thabo Mofutsanyana district. The 2025 academic year saw 1146 enrolled learners instructed by 48 educators, resulting in a ratio of 24:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Bethlehem Cs/s is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Bethlehem Cs/s is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Bethlehem Cs/s 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 maintenance, school fund, curriculum, supplies, other without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Bethlehem Cs/s reported a total enrollment of 1,146 learners with a teaching staff of 48 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 24:1, 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 Cs/s is situated in Bethlehem (Bohlokong), 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: 3539 Ntshingila Street, Bohlokong, Bethlehem, 9700. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X1561, Bohlokong, 9700.
Curriculum & Academics
Bethlehem Cs/s is classified as an ordinary school school offering a comprehensive curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Bethlehem Cs/s 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 Cs/s 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
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
3539 Ntshingila Street, Bohlokong, Bethlehem, 9700
Bethlehem, Free State
Postal
Private Bag X1561, Bohlokong, 9700
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
440101138
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.