Nursing is a sought-after profession in South Africa. If you’re searching for a nursing school, the Free State School of Nursing is an option you can consider.
You can now apply to attend the Free State School of Nursing in 2026.
• Candidates that qualify will be invited to write a literacy test from 6 to 10 October 2025.
• Successful applicants will be informed between 1 and 11 December 2025.
• First years will start with registration and orientation on 12 January 2026.
They offer the following courses with the following admission criteria:
Diploma in General Nursing R.171
Requirements
Matric from 2008
- Matric Certificate or equivalent thereof
- AP score 25 and above (6 Subjects and Life Orientation)
- English level 4 (50-59%) and above
- Mathematic Literacy (50-59%) and above
- Life Science (50-59%) and above
Matric before 2008
- Matriculation Exemption or equivalent thereof
- M-Score 23 and above (A maximum of 6 subjects)
- English HG (50%, E symbol) and above or SG (60%, D symbol) and above
- Biology or Physiology HG (50%) and above SG (60%) and above
- Mathematics HG (40%) / SG (50%) or Commercial Mathematics SG (50%)
Higher Certificate in Auxiliary Nursing R.169
Requirements
Matric from 2008
- Matric Certificate or equivalent thereof
- AP score 23 and above
- English level 4
- Life Science level 4
- Mathematic Literacy level 4
- Preference will be given to candidates with Computer Literacy Grade and Physical Science
Matric before 2008
- Matric Certificate or equivalent thereof
- M-Score 20 and above
- English SG (50%, D symbol) and above
- Biology or Physiology
- Preference will be given to candidates with Mathematics and Physical Science
Advanced Diploma in Midwifery R.1497
Requirements
- Matric Certificate or equivalent thereof
- Diploma in Nursing (NQF level 6)
- Registered as a General Nurse at the South African Nursing Council.
The main campuses offer the Diploma in Nursing (R171) and Advanced Diploma in Midwifery programmes (R1497). The Higher Certificate in Auxiliary Nursing (R169) will be offered at the Eastern Campus, Dr JS Moroka, Pelonomi and Boitumelo sub-campuses.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications close on 31 July 2025.
