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Beacon S/S Secondary School

Public secondary school · Mabolela Village, Phuthaditjhaba, Free State · Thabo Mofutsanyana district (10 circuit)

Beacon S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Mabolela Village, Phuthaditjhaba. Its last matric group achieved a 91.5% pass rate.

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

In Mabolela Village, Phuthaditjhaba, Beacon S/S Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

781
Learners
28
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Beacon S/S Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Beacon S/S Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Beacon S/S Secondary School entered 129 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 91.5% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202315315098.0%
202416615995.8%
202512911891.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Beacon S/S Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics12211291.8%
Mathematical Literacy4444100.0%
Physical Sciences12110788.4%
Life Sciences121121100.0%
Accounting727097.2%
Business Studies4545100.0%
Economics454497.8%
English First Additional Language166166100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Thabo Mofutsanyana district

5 other schools in Thabo Mofutsanyana district, for comparison against Beacon S/S Secondary School.

  • Leifo Iziko C/S Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,813 learners against Beacon S/S Secondary School's 781; is a public combined school, a different phase than Beacon S/S Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.9% against Beacon S/S Secondary School's 91.5%).
  • Witsieshoek P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,538 learners against Beacon S/S Secondary School's 781; is a public primary school, a different phase than Beacon S/S Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Letotolo P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Beacon S/S Secondary School, 1,488 compared with 781; is a public primary school, a different phase than Beacon S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,459 learners against Beacon S/S Secondary School's 781; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against Beacon S/S Secondary School's 91.5%.
  • Thuto Tsebo P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Beacon S/S Secondary School, 1,455 compared with 781; is a public primary school, a different phase than Beacon S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Phuthaditjhaba

And within Phuthaditjhaba itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Witsieshoek P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,538 learners against Beacon S/S Secondary School's 781; is a public primary school, a different phase than Beacon S/S Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,459 learners against Beacon S/S Secondary School's 781; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against Beacon S/S Secondary School's 91.5%.
  • Letlotlo P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Beacon S/S Secondary School, 1,426 compared with 781; is a public primary school, a different phase than Beacon S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Qwabi P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Beacon S/S Secondary School, 1,417 compared with 781; is a public primary school, a different phase than Beacon S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lerato P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Beacon S/S Secondary School, 1,375 compared with 781; is a public primary school, a different phase than Beacon S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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
Mabolela Street, Mabolela Village, Mabolela Village, Phuthaditjhaba, 9870
Postal
Po Box 16514, Witsieshoek, 9870
EMIS number
445101260

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Beacon S/S Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Beacon 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 Beacon 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 Beacon S/S Secondary School the best school in Phuthaditjhaba?
On the numbers that are published, Beacon S/S Secondary School's matric pass rate of 91.5% is lower than BLUEGUMBOSCH S/S's 99.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Phuthaditjhaba besides Beacon S/S Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Phuthaditjhaba, including Witsieshoek P/S.
How big are the classes at Beacon S/S Secondary School?
Beacon S/S Secondary School reported 781 learners and 28 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Beacon S/S Secondary School?
Yes, Beacon S/S Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Beacon S/S Secondary School's matric results like?
Beacon S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91.5%, in 2025. That's down from 98% in 2023.
Is Beacon S/S Secondary School a public or private school?
Beacon S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Beacon S/S Secondary School?
It is located at Mabolela Street, Mabolela Village, Mabolela Village, Phuthaditjhaba, 9870.
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