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Barnard Molokoane S/S Secondary School

Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Tumahole, Parys, Free State · Fezile Dabi district (5 circuit)

Barnard Molokoane S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Tumahole, Parys. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 88.5%.

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Barnard Molokoane S/S Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Tumahole, Parys, Barnard Molokoane S/S Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

887
Learners
37
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Barnard Molokoane S/S Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.


Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 139 matric candidates from Barnard Molokoane S/S Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 88.5% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231068681.1%
2024938894.6%
202513912388.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Barnard Molokoane S/S Secondary School offered results across 5 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Geography, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics614980.3%
Physical Sciences584374.1%
Life Sciences353497.1%
Geography3535100.0%
English First Additional Language9797100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.


District comparison

Fezile Dabi district

  • Sediba-Thuto S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Barnard Molokoane S/S Secondary School, 1,800 compared with 887; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against Barnard Molokoane S/S Secondary School's 88.5%.
  • Iketsetseng Cs/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Barnard Molokoane S/S Secondary School, 1,717 compared with 887; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Barnard Molokoane S/S Secondary School's 88.5%.
  • Lehutso P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,711 learners against Barnard Molokoane S/S Secondary School's 887; is a public primary school, a different phase than Barnard Molokoane S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Kopanelang Thuto P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,593 learners against Barnard Molokoane S/S Secondary School's 887; is a public primary school, a different phase than Barnard Molokoane S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Bofula Tshepe P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,437 learners against Barnard Molokoane S/S Secondary School's 887; is a public primary school, a different phase than Barnard Molokoane S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Parys

  • Phehellang S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,427 learners against Barnard Molokoane S/S Secondary School's 887; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.5% against Barnard Molokoane S/S Secondary School's 88.5%.
  • Lister Skosana P/S Primary School is a similar size to Barnard Molokoane S/S Secondary School, with 1,182 learners against 887; is a public primary school, a different phase than Barnard Molokoane S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Aha Setjhaba P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Barnard Molokoane S/S Secondary School, at 1,097 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Barnard Molokoane S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Parys P/S Primary School is a similar size to Barnard Molokoane S/S Secondary School, with 1,049 learners against 887; is a public primary school, a different phase than Barnard Molokoane S/S Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Schonkenville I/S Combined School is a similar size to Barnard Molokoane S/S Secondary School, with 1,036 learners against 887; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Barnard Molokoane S/S Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.2% against Barnard Molokoane S/S Secondary School's 88.5%.

Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
3442 New Location, Tumahole, Tumahole, Parys, 9585
Postal
Po Box 994, Tumahole, 9585
EMIS number
443011135

Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Barnard Molokoane S/S Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Barnard Molokoane S/S Secondary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Free State education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Barnard Molokoane S/S Secondary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Barnard Molokoane S/S Secondary School the best school in Parys?
On the numbers that are published, Barnard Molokoane S/S Secondary School's matric pass rate of 88.5% is lower than PHEHELLANG S/S's 97.5%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Parys besides Barnard Molokoane S/S Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Parys, including Phehellang S/S.
How big are the classes at Barnard Molokoane S/S Secondary School?
Barnard Molokoane S/S Secondary School reported 887 learners and 37 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Barnard Molokoane S/S Secondary School?
No. Barnard Molokoane S/S Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Barnard Molokoane S/S Secondary School's matric results like?
Barnard Molokoane S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 88.5%, in 2025. That's up from 81.1% in 2023.
Is Barnard Molokoane S/S Secondary School a public or private school?
Barnard Molokoane S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Barnard Molokoane S/S Secondary School?
It is located at 3442 New Location, Tumahole, Tumahole, Parys, 9585.
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