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Ithabiseng S/S Secondary School

Public secondary school · Matwabeng, Senekal, Free State · Thabo Mofutsanyana district (5 circuit)

In Matwabeng, Senekal, Ithabiseng S/S Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 92.2% pass rate.

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

Ithabiseng S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Matwabeng, Senekal. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

1,004
Learners
36
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Ithabiseng S/S Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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

Of the 230 learners from Ithabiseng S/S Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 92.2% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202326323589.4%
202424020685.8%
202523021292.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Ithabiseng S/S Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics523465.4%
Mathematical Literacy18817894.7%
Physical Sciences312167.7%
Life Sciences1019695.0%
Agricultural Sciences13510477.0%
Accounting674364.2%
Business Studies927480.4%
Economics383284.2%
Geography15514291.6%
English First Additional Language242242100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Thabo Mofutsanyana district

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

  • Leifo Iziko C/S Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Ithabiseng S/S Secondary School, 1,813 compared with 1,004; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ithabiseng S/S Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.9% against Ithabiseng S/S Secondary School's 92.2%).
  • Witsieshoek P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ithabiseng S/S Secondary School, 1,538 compared with 1,004; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ithabiseng S/S Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Letotolo P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,488 learners against Ithabiseng S/S Secondary School's 1,004; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ithabiseng S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ithabiseng S/S Secondary School, 1,459 compared with 1,004; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against Ithabiseng S/S Secondary School's 92.2%.
  • Thuto Tsebo P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,455 learners against Ithabiseng S/S Secondary School's 1,004; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ithabiseng S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Senekal

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

  • Tumisang P/S Primary School is a similar size to Ithabiseng S/S Secondary School, with 1,343 learners against 1,004; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ithabiseng S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Tutuboloha I/S Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Ithabiseng S/S Secondary School, at 970 learners; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Ithabiseng S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Rehotse I/S Combined School is a similar size to Ithabiseng S/S Secondary School, with 812 learners against 1,004; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Ithabiseng S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mohalatlali P/S Primary School is a similar size to Ithabiseng S/S Secondary School, with 793 learners against 1,004; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ithabiseng S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Rorisang P/S Primary School teaches fewer learners than Ithabiseng S/S Secondary School, 702 compared with 1,004; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ithabiseng S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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
564 Matwabeng Location , Matwabeng , Matwabeng , Senekal, 9600
Postal
Po Box 368, Matwabeng , 9600
EMIS number
443701081

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ithabiseng S/S Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Ithabiseng 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 Ithabiseng 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 Ithabiseng S/S Secondary School the best school in Senekal?
Ithabiseng S/S Secondary School's most recent matric pass rate was 92.2%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Senekal besides Ithabiseng S/S Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Senekal, including Tumisang P/S.
How big are the classes at Ithabiseng S/S Secondary School?
Ithabiseng S/S Secondary School reported 1,004 learners and 36 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Ithabiseng S/S Secondary School?
No. Ithabiseng 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 Ithabiseng S/S Secondary School's matric results like?
Ithabiseng S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.2%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 89.4% since 2023.
Is Ithabiseng S/S Secondary School a public or private school?
Ithabiseng S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ithabiseng S/S Secondary School?
It is located at 564 Matwabeng Location , Matwabeng , Matwabeng , Senekal, 9600.
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