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Bothaville S/S Secondary School

Public secondary school · Bothaville, Bothaville, Free State · Lejweleputswa district (7 circuit)

Welcome to Bothaville S/S Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Bothaville. Its last matric group achieved a 100% pass rate.

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Bothaville S/S Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Bothaville S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school in Bothaville. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

294
Learners
20
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Bothaville S/S Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Bothaville S/S Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 47 learners from Bothaville S/S Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 100% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023454497.8%
2024383694.7%
20254747100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Bothaville S/S Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Physical Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics171482.4%
Mathematical Literacy212095.2%
Physical Sciences66100.0%
Life Sciences1515100.0%
Agricultural Sciences11981.8%
Accounting1919100.0%
Business Studies6233.3%
English First Additional Language3838100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Lejweleputswa district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Lejweleputswa district with Bothaville S/S Secondary School.

  • Teto S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,898 learners against Bothaville S/S Secondary School's 294; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.1% against Bothaville S/S Secondary School's 100%).
  • Hani Park P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bothaville S/S Secondary School, 1,749 compared with 294; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bothaville S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tataiso P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,677 learners against Bothaville S/S Secondary School's 294; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bothaville S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Dr Mg Mngoma Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,653 learners against Bothaville S/S Secondary School's 294; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bothaville S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Rainbow S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bothaville S/S Secondary School, 1,631 compared with 294; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.7% against Bothaville S/S Secondary School's 100%.

Bothaville

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

  • Tjantjello P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bothaville S/S Secondary School, 1,627 compared with 294; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bothaville S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Mamellang-Thuto S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,435 learners against Bothaville S/S Secondary School's 294; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82% against Bothaville S/S Secondary School's 100%.
  • Mophate S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bothaville S/S Secondary School, 1,312 compared with 294; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82% against Bothaville S/S Secondary School's 100%.
  • Letlotlo Naledi P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,290 learners against Bothaville S/S Secondary School's 294; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bothaville S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Diphetoho S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bothaville S/S Secondary School, 1,190 compared with 294; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.4% against Bothaville S/S Secondary School's 100%.
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
Symondstraat, Bothaville, Bothaville, Bothaville, 9660
Postal
Po Box 31, Bothaville, 9660
EMIS number
440506317
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bothaville S/S Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Bothaville 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 Bothaville 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 Bothaville S/S Secondary School the best school in Bothaville?
On the numbers that are published, Bothaville S/S Secondary School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of DIPHETOHO S/S at 85.4%.
How many other schools are there in Bothaville besides Bothaville S/S Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Bothaville, including Tjantjello P/S.
How big are the classes at Bothaville S/S Secondary School?
Bothaville S/S Secondary School reported 294 learners and 20 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 15 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 Bothaville S/S Secondary School?
Yes, Bothaville 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 Bothaville S/S Secondary School's matric results like?
Bothaville S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 97.8% since 2023.
Is Bothaville S/S Secondary School a public or private school?
Bothaville S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bothaville S/S Secondary School?
It is located at Symondstraat, Bothaville, Bothaville, Bothaville, 9660.
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