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Kgolathuto S/S Secondary School

Public secondary school · Phuthaditjhaba, Free State · Thabo Mofutsanyana district (10 circuit)

Kgolathuto S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Phuthaditjhaba. Its last matric group achieved a 84% pass rate.

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

In Phuthaditjhaba, Kgolathuto S/S Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

1,236
Learners
44
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Kgolathuto 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, 294 matric candidates from Kgolathuto S/S Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 84% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202323022095.7%
202425924494.2%
202529424784.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Kgolathuto S/S Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Geography, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics21112257.8%
Mathematical Literacy484695.8%
Physical Sciences19813568.2%
Life Sciences19918894.5%
Agricultural Sciences19919095.5%
Accounting1008989.0%
Business Studies635892.1%
Economics635587.3%
Geography9292100.0%
English First Additional Language262262100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Thabo Mofutsanyana district

5 other schools in Thabo Mofutsanyana district, for comparison against Kgolathuto S/S Secondary School.

  • Leifo Iziko C/S Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,813 learners against Kgolathuto S/S Secondary School's 1,236; is a public combined school, a different phase than Kgolathuto S/S Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.9% against Kgolathuto S/S Secondary School's 84%.
  • Witsieshoek P/S Primary School is a similar size to Kgolathuto S/S Secondary School, with 1,538 learners against 1,236; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgolathuto S/S Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Letotolo P/S Primary School is a similar size to Kgolathuto S/S Secondary School, with 1,488 learners against 1,236; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgolathuto S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kgolathuto S/S Secondary School, at 1,459 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against Kgolathuto S/S Secondary School's 84%.
  • Thuto Tsebo P/S Primary School is a similar size to Kgolathuto S/S Secondary School, with 1,455 learners against 1,236; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgolathuto S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Phuthaditjhaba

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

  • Witsieshoek P/S Primary School is a similar size to Kgolathuto S/S Secondary School, with 1,538 learners against 1,236; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgolathuto S/S Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kgolathuto S/S Secondary School, at 1,459 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against Kgolathuto S/S Secondary School's 84%.
  • Letlotlo P/S Primary School is a similar size to Kgolathuto S/S Secondary School, with 1,426 learners against 1,236; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgolathuto S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Qwabi P/S Primary School is a similar size to Kgolathuto S/S Secondary School, with 1,417 learners against 1,236; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgolathuto S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lerato P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kgolathuto S/S Secondary School, at 1,375 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgolathuto 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
8707 Mampoi Road, , , Phuthaditjhaba, 9866
Postal
Po Box 5522, , 9866
EMIS number
445109011

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kgolathuto S/S Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Kgolathuto 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 Kgolathuto 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 Kgolathuto S/S Secondary School the best school in Phuthaditjhaba?
On the numbers that are published, Kgolathuto S/S Secondary School's matric pass rate of 84% is lower than BLUEGUMBOSCH S/S's 99.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Phuthaditjhaba besides Kgolathuto S/S Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Phuthaditjhaba, including Witsieshoek P/S.
How big are the classes at Kgolathuto S/S Secondary School?
Kgolathuto S/S Secondary School reported 1,236 learners and 44 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 Kgolathuto S/S Secondary School?
No. Kgolathuto 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 Kgolathuto S/S Secondary School's matric results like?
Kgolathuto S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 84%, in 2025. That's down from 95.7% in 2023.
Is Kgolathuto S/S Secondary School a public or private school?
Kgolathuto S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kgolathuto S/S Secondary School?
It is located at 8707 Mampoi Road, , , Phuthaditjhaba, 9866.
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