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Iphateleng S/S Secondary School

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

Iphateleng S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school in Wesselsbron. Its last matric group achieved a 85.7% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Iphateleng S/S Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Wesselsbron, Iphateleng S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

879
Learners
23
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Iphateleng 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

In 2025, 91 matric candidates from Iphateleng S/S Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 85.7% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023675785.1%
2024686291.2%
2025917885.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Iphateleng S/S Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Physical Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics121083.3%
Mathematical Literacy605693.3%
Physical Sciences1212100.0%
Life Sciences3030100.0%
Accounting282485.7%
Business Studies272592.6%
Economics282485.7%
Geography423378.6%
History312890.3%
English First Additional Language7272100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Lejweleputswa district

5 other schools in Lejweleputswa district, for comparison against Iphateleng S/S Secondary School.

  • Teto S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Iphateleng S/S Secondary School, 1,898 compared with 879; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Iphateleng S/S Secondary School's 85.7%.
  • Hani Park P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,749 learners against Iphateleng S/S Secondary School's 879; is a public primary school, a different phase than Iphateleng S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tataiso P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Iphateleng S/S Secondary School, 1,677 compared with 879; is a public primary school, a different phase than Iphateleng S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Dr Mg Mngoma Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Iphateleng S/S Secondary School, 1,653 compared with 879; is a public primary school, a different phase than Iphateleng S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Rainbow S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,631 learners against Iphateleng S/S Secondary School's 879; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.7% against Iphateleng S/S Secondary School's 85.7%.

Wesselsbron

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

  • Tataiso P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Iphateleng S/S Secondary School, 1,677 compared with 879; is a public primary school, a different phase than Iphateleng S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Ithabeleng S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Iphateleng S/S Secondary School, 1,382 compared with 879; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.5% against Iphateleng S/S Secondary School's 85.7%.
  • Monyakeng S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,249 learners against Iphateleng S/S Secondary School's 879; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (85.1% against Iphateleng S/S Secondary School's 85.7%).
  • Mmabana P/S Primary School is a similar size to Iphateleng S/S Secondary School, with 1,170 learners against 879; is a public primary school, a different phase than Iphateleng S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Letsibolo P/S Primary School is a similar size to Iphateleng S/S Secondary School, with 1,111 learners against 879; is a public primary school, a different phase than Iphateleng S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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
90533 Erasmus Street, , , Wesselsbron, 9680
Postal
Po Box 73, , 9680
EMIS number
444908323

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Iphateleng S/S Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Iphateleng 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 Iphateleng 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 Iphateleng S/S Secondary School the best school in Wesselsbron?
On the numbers that are published, Iphateleng S/S Secondary School's matric pass rate of 85.7% is lower than ITHABELENG S/S's 89.5%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Wesselsbron besides Iphateleng S/S Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 9 other schools in and around Wesselsbron, including Tataiso P/S.
How big are the classes at Iphateleng S/S Secondary School?
Iphateleng S/S Secondary School reported 879 learners and 23 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Iphateleng S/S Secondary School?
No. Iphateleng 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 Iphateleng S/S Secondary School's matric results like?
Iphateleng S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 85.7%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 85.1% since 2023.
Is Iphateleng S/S Secondary School a public or private school?
Iphateleng S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Iphateleng S/S Secondary School?
It is located at 90533 Erasmus Street, , , Wesselsbron, 9680.
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