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Kgorathuto S/S Secondary School

Public secondary school · Botshabelo, Botshabelo, Free State · Motheo district (7 circuit)

Kgorathuto S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school in Botshabelo. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 83.5%.

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

Located in Botshabelo, Kgorathuto S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

850
Learners
28
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Kgorathuto 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, 103 matric candidates from Kgorathuto S/S Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 83.5% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202311310592.9%
202411710488.9%
20251038683.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics493061.2%
Mathematical Literacy716997.2%
Physical Sciences371643.2%
Life Sciences957680.0%
Accounting343294.1%
Business Studies3434100.0%
Economics342985.3%
Geography938086.0%
History575596.5%
English First Additional Language129129100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Motheo district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Motheo district with Kgorathuto S/S Secondary School.

  • Commtech Cs/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,208 learners against Kgorathuto S/S Secondary School's 850; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Kgorathuto S/S Secondary School's 83.5%.
  • Grassland S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,137 learners against Kgorathuto S/S Secondary School's 850; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.3% against Kgorathuto S/S Secondary School's 83.5%.
  • Kagisho Cs/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgorathuto S/S Secondary School, 1,996 compared with 850; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Kgorathuto S/S Secondary School's 83.5%.
  • Brebner S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgorathuto S/S Secondary School, 1,940 compared with 850; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91% against Kgorathuto S/S Secondary School's 83.5%.
  • Seemahale S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Kgorathuto S/S Secondary School's 850; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92% against Kgorathuto S/S Secondary School's 83.5%.

Botshabelo

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

  • Seemahale S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Kgorathuto S/S Secondary School's 850; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92% against Kgorathuto S/S Secondary School's 83.5%.
  • Setjhaba-Se-Maketse C/S Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,773 learners against Kgorathuto S/S Secondary School's 850; is a public combined school, a different phase than Kgorathuto S/S Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.9% against Kgorathuto S/S Secondary School's 83.5%.
  • Lefikeng S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,735 learners against Kgorathuto S/S Secondary School's 850; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (84.1% against Kgorathuto S/S Secondary School's 83.5%).
  • Ntediseng S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,697 learners against Kgorathuto S/S Secondary School's 850, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Leratong S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgorathuto S/S Secondary School, 1,664 compared with 850, 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
1426 Section D, Botshabelo, Botshabelo, Botshabelo, 9781
Postal
Private Bag Xx06, Ramahutsi, 9781
EMIS number
440602053

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kgorathuto S/S Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Kgorathuto 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 Kgorathuto 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 Kgorathuto S/S Secondary School the best school in Botshabelo?
On the numbers that are published, Kgorathuto S/S Secondary School's matric pass rate of 83.5% is lower than SEEMAHALE S/S's 92%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Botshabelo besides Kgorathuto S/S Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Botshabelo, including Seemahale S/S.
How big are the classes at Kgorathuto S/S Secondary School?
Kgorathuto S/S Secondary School reported 850 learners and 28 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Kgorathuto S/S Secondary School?
No. Kgorathuto 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 Kgorathuto S/S Secondary School's matric results like?
Kgorathuto S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 83.5%, in 2025. That's down from 92.9% in 2023.
Is Kgorathuto S/S Secondary School a public or private school?
Kgorathuto S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kgorathuto S/S Secondary School?
It is located at 1426 Section D, Botshabelo, Botshabelo, Botshabelo, 9781.
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