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Boitumelo S/S Secondary School

Public secondary school · Meqheleng, Ficksburg, Free State · Thabo Mofutsanyana district (4 circuit)

In Meqheleng, Ficksburg, Boitumelo S/S Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 91.8% pass rate.

On this page, you will find the key facts about Boitumelo S/S Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Boitumelo S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Meqheleng, Ficksburg. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

1,023
Learners
32
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Boitumelo S/S Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Boitumelo S/S Secondary School entered 85 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 91.8% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023917784.6%
20241058581.0%
2025857891.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Boitumelo S/S Secondary School reported results in 11 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics252184.0%
Mathematical Literacy806581.3%
Physical Sciences242291.7%
Life Sciences775470.1%
Agricultural Sciences342882.4%
Accounting291862.1%
Business Studies281967.9%
Economics281864.3%
Geography756890.7%
History212095.2%
English First Additional Language105105100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Thabo Mofutsanyana district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Thabo Mofutsanyana district with Boitumelo S/S Secondary School.

  • Leifo Iziko C/S Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Boitumelo S/S Secondary School, 1,813 compared with 1,023; is a public combined school, a different phase than Boitumelo S/S Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.9% against Boitumelo S/S Secondary School's 91.8%).
  • Witsieshoek P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Boitumelo S/S Secondary School, 1,538 compared with 1,023; is a public primary school, a different phase than Boitumelo S/S Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Letotolo P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,488 learners against Boitumelo S/S Secondary School's 1,023; is a public primary school, a different phase than Boitumelo S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Boitumelo S/S Secondary School, 1,459 compared with 1,023; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against Boitumelo S/S Secondary School's 91.8%.
  • Thuto Tsebo P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,455 learners against Boitumelo S/S Secondary School's 1,023; is a public primary school, a different phase than Boitumelo S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Ficksburg

Zooming into Ficksburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Boitumelo S/S Secondary School.

  • Meqheleng P/S Primary School is a similar size to Boitumelo S/S Secondary School, with 1,397 learners against 1,023; is a public primary school, a different phase than Boitumelo S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tlotlisong No1 S/S Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Boitumelo S/S Secondary School, at 1,376 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (90.1% against Boitumelo S/S Secondary School's 91.8%).
  • Mehopung P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Boitumelo S/S Secondary School, at 1,218 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Boitumelo S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Masaleng P/S Primary School is a similar size to Boitumelo S/S Secondary School, with 1,183 learners against 1,023; is a public primary school, a different phase than Boitumelo S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Marallaneng S/S Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Boitumelo S/S Secondary School, at 1,079 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.4% against Boitumelo S/S Secondary School's 91.8%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Site 2443 Zone 4, Meqheleng, Meqheleng, Ficksburg, 9730
Postal
Po Box 16, Meqheleng, 9730
EMIS number
441407160
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Boitumelo S/S Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Boitumelo 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 Boitumelo S/S Secondary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Boitumelo S/S Secondary School the best school in Ficksburg?
On the numbers that are published, Boitumelo S/S Secondary School's matric pass rate of 91.8% is lower than MARALLANENG S/S's 94.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Ficksburg besides Boitumelo S/S Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Ficksburg, including Meqheleng P/S.
How big are the classes at Boitumelo S/S Secondary School?
Boitumelo S/S Secondary School reported 1,023 learners and 32 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Boitumelo S/S Secondary School?
No. Boitumelo S/S Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Boitumelo S/S Secondary School's matric results like?
Boitumelo S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91.8%, in 2025. That's up from 84.6% in 2023.
Is Boitumelo S/S Secondary School a public or private school?
Boitumelo S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Boitumelo S/S Secondary School?
It is located at Site 2443 Zone 4, Meqheleng, Meqheleng, Ficksburg, 9730.
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