Bolton College
Bloemfontein, Free State · Motheo
About Bolton College
In the urban area of Bloemfontein, Free State, Bolton College operates as a independent secondary school within the Motheo education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 87 learners with a teaching staff of 15, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 6:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Bolton College 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
Bolton College operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Bolton College reported a total enrollment of 87 learners with a teaching staff of 15 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 6:1, 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
Bolton College is situated in Bloemfontein (Bainsvlei), within the Free State province. The school falls under the Motheo education district.
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: Plot1.donegal Sh.abrahamskraal Road, Bainsvlei, Bloemfontein, 9300. For postal correspondence, use: Plot1.donegal Sh.abrahamskraal, Bainsvlei, 9300.
Curriculum & Academics
Bolton College is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Bolton College 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 independent and the school buildings are owned by independent.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Bolton College 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
Plot1.donegal Sh.abrahamskraal Road, Bainsvlei, Bloemfontein, 9300
Bloemfontein, Free State
Postal
Plot1.donegal Sh.abrahamskraal, Bainsvlei, 9300
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
445802260
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.