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Boitlamo S/S Secondary School

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

Boitlamo S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Tumahole Location, Parys. Its last matric group achieved a 89.7% pass rate.

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

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

757
Learners
27
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Boitlamo 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

Boitlamo S/S Secondary School entered 39 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 89.7% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023936468.8%
2024444397.7%
2025393589.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Boitlamo S/S Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Life Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics17952.9%
Mathematical Literacy363391.7%
Physical Sciences14964.3%
Life Sciences1616100.0%
Accounting151386.7%
Business Studies241562.5%
Economics1818100.0%
Geography1717100.0%
History222195.5%
English First Additional Language5555100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Fezile Dabi district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Fezile Dabi district with Boitlamo S/S Secondary School.

  • Sediba-Thuto S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Boitlamo S/S Secondary School, 1,800 compared with 757; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against Boitlamo S/S Secondary School's 89.7%.
  • Iketsetseng Cs/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Boitlamo S/S Secondary School, 1,717 compared with 757; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.1% against Boitlamo S/S Secondary School's 89.7%).
  • Lehutso P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,711 learners against Boitlamo S/S Secondary School's 757; is a public primary school, a different phase than Boitlamo 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 Boitlamo S/S Secondary School's 757; is a public primary school, a different phase than Boitlamo 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 Boitlamo S/S Secondary School's 757; is a public primary school, a different phase than Boitlamo S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Parys

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

  • Phehellang S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,427 learners against Boitlamo S/S Secondary School's 757; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.5% against Boitlamo S/S Secondary School's 89.7%.
  • Lister Skosana P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,182 learners against Boitlamo S/S Secondary School's 757; is a public primary school, a different phase than Boitlamo S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Aha Setjhaba P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Boitlamo S/S Secondary School, 1,097 compared with 757; is a public primary school, a different phase than Boitlamo S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Parys P/S Primary School is a similar size to Boitlamo S/S Secondary School, with 1,049 learners against 757; is a public primary school, a different phase than Boitlamo S/S Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Schonkenville I/S Combined School is a similar size to Boitlamo S/S Secondary School, with 1,036 learners against 757; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Boitlamo S/S Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.2% against Boitlamo S/S Secondary School's 89.7%).
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
9357 Mandela Sec, Tumahole Location, Tumahole Location, Parys, 9585
Postal
Po Box 1971, Parys, 9585
EMIS number
443011180

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Boitlamo S/S Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Boitlamo 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 Boitlamo 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 Boitlamo S/S Secondary School the best school in Parys?
On the numbers that are published, Boitlamo S/S Secondary School's matric pass rate of 89.7% 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 Boitlamo 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 Boitlamo S/S Secondary School?
Boitlamo S/S Secondary School reported 757 learners and 27 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 Boitlamo S/S Secondary School?
No. Boitlamo 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 Boitlamo S/S Secondary School's matric results like?
Boitlamo S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 89.7%, in 2025. That's up from 68.8% in 2023.
Is Boitlamo S/S Secondary School a public or private school?
Boitlamo S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Boitlamo S/S Secondary School?
It is located at 9357 Mandela Sec, Tumahole Location, Tumahole Location, Parys, 9585.
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