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Goronyane S/S Secondary School

Public secondary school · Selosesha, Thaba Nchu, Free State · Motheo district (8 circuit)

Goronyane S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Selosesha, Thaba Nchu. Its most recent matric class posted a 97.4% pass rate.

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

In Selosesha, Thaba Nchu, Goronyane S/S Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

996
Learners
30
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Goronyane 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

Goronyane S/S Secondary School entered 151 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 97.4% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202314814698.6%
202415715296.8%
202515114797.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Goronyane S/S Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematics led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1818100.0%
Mathematical Literacy13913093.5%
Physical Sciences171376.5%
Life Sciences2424100.0%
Accounting695985.5%
Business Studies937883.9%
Geography888394.3%
History4040100.0%
English First Additional Language157157100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Motheo district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Motheo district with Goronyane S/S Secondary School.

  • Commtech Cs/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,208 learners against Goronyane S/S Secondary School's 996; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.6% against Goronyane S/S Secondary School's 97.4%).
  • Grassland S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,137 learners against Goronyane S/S Secondary School's 996; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (97.3% against Goronyane S/S Secondary School's 97.4%).
  • Kagisho Cs/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Goronyane S/S Secondary School, 1,996 compared with 996; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Goronyane S/S Secondary School's 97.4%.
  • Brebner S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Goronyane S/S Secondary School, 1,940 compared with 996; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91% against Goronyane S/S Secondary School's 97.4%.
  • Seemahale S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Goronyane S/S Secondary School's 996; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92% against Goronyane S/S Secondary School's 97.4%.

Thaba Nchu

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

  • Moroka S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Goronyane S/S Secondary School, 1,395 compared with 996, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Tlotlanang C/S Combined School is a similar size to Goronyane S/S Secondary School, with 1,315 learners against 996; is a public combined school, a different phase than Goronyane S/S Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.5% against Goronyane S/S Secondary School's 97.4%.
  • Emang P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Goronyane S/S Secondary School, at 1,131 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Goronyane S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Rt Mokgopa S/S Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Goronyane S/S Secondary School, at 1,103 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.5% against Goronyane S/S Secondary School's 97.4%.
  • Moipone P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Goronyane S/S Secondary School, at 1,078 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Goronyane S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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
3032 Unit One , Selosesha, Selosesha, Thaba Nchu, 9785
Postal
Private Bag Xx720, Selosesha, 9785
EMIS number
443907250

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Goronyane S/S Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Goronyane 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 Goronyane 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 Goronyane S/S Secondary School the best school in Thaba Nchu?
On the numbers that are published, Goronyane S/S Secondary School's 97.4% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of TLOTLANANG C/S at 88.5%.
How many other schools are there in Thaba Nchu besides Goronyane S/S Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Thaba Nchu, including Moroka S/S.
How big are the classes at Goronyane S/S Secondary School?
Goronyane S/S Secondary School reported 996 learners and 30 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Goronyane S/S Secondary School?
No. Goronyane 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 Goronyane S/S Secondary School's matric results like?
Goronyane S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.4%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 98.6% since 2023.
Is Goronyane S/S Secondary School a public or private school?
Goronyane S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Goronyane S/S Secondary School?
It is located at 3032 Unit One , Selosesha, Selosesha, Thaba Nchu, 9785.
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