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Hts Louis Botha Secondary School

Public secondary school, technical specialisation · Willows, Bloemfontein, Free State · Motheo district (5 circuit)

Hts Louis Botha Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Willows, Bloemfontein. Its last matric group achieved a 93.9% pass rate.

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

In Willows, Bloemfontein, Hts Louis Botha Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,077
Learners
51
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Technical
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Hts Louis Botha Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Hts Louis Botha Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 197 learners from Hts Louis Botha Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 93.9% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202320018894.0%
202419317691.2%
202519718593.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Hts Louis Botha Secondary School offered results across 2 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematics had the strongest result, at 80.6%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics625080.6%
Physical Sciences382360.5%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Motheo district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Motheo district with Hts Louis Botha Secondary School.

  • Commtech Cs/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,208 learners against Hts Louis Botha Secondary School's 1,077; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Hts Louis Botha Secondary School's 93.9%.
  • Grassland S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,137 learners against Hts Louis Botha Secondary School's 1,077; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.3% against Hts Louis Botha Secondary School's 93.9%.
  • Kagisho Cs/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hts Louis Botha Secondary School, 1,996 compared with 1,077; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Hts Louis Botha Secondary School's 93.9%.
  • Brebner S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hts Louis Botha Secondary School, 1,940 compared with 1,077; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91% against Hts Louis Botha Secondary School's 93.9%.
  • Seemahale S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Hts Louis Botha Secondary School's 1,077; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (92% against Hts Louis Botha Secondary School's 93.9%).

Bloemfontein

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

  • Commtech Cs/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,208 learners against Hts Louis Botha Secondary School's 1,077; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Hts Louis Botha Secondary School's 93.9%.
  • Grassland S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,137 learners against Hts Louis Botha Secondary School's 1,077; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.3% against Hts Louis Botha Secondary School's 93.9%.
  • Kagisho Cs/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hts Louis Botha Secondary School, 1,996 compared with 1,077; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Hts Louis Botha Secondary School's 93.9%.
  • Brebner S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hts Louis Botha Secondary School, 1,940 compared with 1,077; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91% against Hts Louis Botha Secondary School's 93.9%.
  • Unity P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hts Louis Botha Secondary School, 1,882 compared with 1,077; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hts Louis Botha 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
Victoria Road, Willows, Willows, Bloemfontein, 9320
Postal
Po Box 12999, Brandhof, 9320
Website
htslouisbotha.co.za
EMIS number
440303194

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Hts Louis Botha Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Hts Louis Botha 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 Hts Louis Botha 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 Hts Louis Botha Secondary School the best school in Bloemfontein?
On the numbers that are published, Hts Louis Botha Secondary School's matric pass rate of 93.9% is lower than COMMTECH CS/S's 98.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Bloemfontein besides Hts Louis Botha Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Bloemfontein, including Commtech Cs/S.
How big are the classes at Hts Louis Botha Secondary School?
Hts Louis Botha Secondary School reported 1,077 learners and 51 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Hts Louis Botha Secondary School?
Yes, Hts Louis Botha 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 Hts Louis Botha Secondary School's matric results like?
Hts Louis Botha Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.9%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 94% since 2023.
Is Hts Louis Botha Secondary School a public or private school?
Hts Louis Botha Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Hts Louis Botha Secondary School?
It is located at Victoria Road, Willows, Willows, Bloemfontein, 9320.
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