Katleho Mpumelelo S/S Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

Located in Sasolburg, Katleho Mpumelelo S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

1,128

Learners

Educators

QQ3 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Katleho Mpumelelo S/S Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

In 2025, 72 matric candidates from Katleho Mpumelelo S/S Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 87.5% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	82	73	89.0%
2024	71	64	90.1%
2025	72	63	87.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Katleho Mpumelelo S/S Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Life Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	18	15	83.3%
Mathematical Literacy	55	51	92.7%
Physical Sciences	18	15	83.3%
Life Sciences	18	18	100.0%
Accounting	21	12	57.1%
Business Studies	54	44	81.5%
Economics	21	18	85.7%
Geography	52	51	98.1%
History	34	34	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Fezile Dabi district

Sediba-Thuto S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Katleho Mpumelelo S/S Secondary School, 1,800 compared with 1,128; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against Katleho Mpumelelo S/S Secondary School's 87.5%.
Iketsetseng Cs/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Katleho Mpumelelo S/S Secondary School, 1,717 compared with 1,128; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Katleho Mpumelelo S/S Secondary School's 87.5%.
Lehutso P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,711 learners against Katleho Mpumelelo S/S Secondary School's 1,128; is a public primary school, a different phase than Katleho Mpumelelo S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Kopanelang Thuto P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,593 learners against Katleho Mpumelelo S/S Secondary School's 1,128; is a public primary school, a different phase than Katleho Mpumelelo S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Bofula Tshepe P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Katleho Mpumelelo S/S Secondary School, at 1,437 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Katleho Mpumelelo S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Sasolburg

Iketsetseng Cs/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Katleho Mpumelelo S/S Secondary School, 1,717 compared with 1,128; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Katleho Mpumelelo S/S Secondary School's 87.5%.
Lehutso P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,711 learners against Katleho Mpumelelo S/S Secondary School's 1,128; is a public primary school, a different phase than Katleho Mpumelelo S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Kopanelang Thuto P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,593 learners against Katleho Mpumelelo S/S Secondary School's 1,128; is a public primary school, a different phase than Katleho Mpumelelo S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Bofula Tshepe P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Katleho Mpumelelo S/S Secondary School, at 1,437 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Katleho Mpumelelo S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Nkgopoleng S/S Secondary School is a similar size to Katleho Mpumelelo S/S Secondary School, with 1,436 learners against 1,128; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.4% against Katleho Mpumelelo S/S Secondary School's 87.5%.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: 9581 Somerspost, Sasolburg, Sasolburg, Sasolburg, 1949
Postal: Somerspost 9581, , 1949
EMIS number: 445802172

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Katleho Mpumelelo S/S Secondary School?

No phone number or email is on record for Katleho Mpumelelo 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 Katleho Mpumelelo 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 Katleho Mpumelelo S/S Secondary School the best school in Sasolburg?

On the numbers that are published, Katleho Mpumelelo S/S Secondary School's matric pass rate of 87.5% is lower than NKGOPOLENG S/S's 99.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Sasolburg besides Katleho Mpumelelo S/S Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Sasolburg, including Iketsetseng Cs/S.

How big are the classes at Katleho Mpumelelo S/S Secondary School?

Katleho Mpumelelo S/S Secondary School reported 1,128 learners and 32 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Katleho Mpumelelo S/S Secondary School?

No. Katleho Mpumelelo 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 Katleho Mpumelelo S/S Secondary School's matric results like?

Katleho Mpumelelo S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 87.5%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 89% since 2023.

Is Katleho Mpumelelo S/S Secondary School a public or private school?

Katleho Mpumelelo S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Katleho Mpumelelo S/S Secondary School?

It is located at 9581 Somerspost, Sasolburg, Sasolburg, Sasolburg, 1949.