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Kwakwatsi S/S Secondary School

Public secondary school · Kwakwatsi, Koppies, Free State · Fezile Dabi district (2 circuit)

Kwakwatsi S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Kwakwatsi, Koppies. Its last matric group achieved a 94.7% pass rate.

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

In Kwakwatsi, Koppies, Kwakwatsi S/S Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

474
Learners
16
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Kwakwatsi 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

Kwakwatsi S/S Secondary School entered 57 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 94.7% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023353497.1%
2024424197.6%
2025575494.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Kwakwatsi S/S Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Physical Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics6233.3%
Mathematical Literacy423583.3%
Physical Sciences66100.0%
Life Sciences311961.3%
Business Studies1313100.0%
Economics121191.7%
History2929100.0%
English First Additional Language4848100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Fezile Dabi district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Fezile Dabi district with Kwakwatsi S/S Secondary School.

  • Sediba-Thuto S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kwakwatsi S/S Secondary School, 1,800 compared with 474; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.1% against Kwakwatsi S/S Secondary School's 94.7%).
  • Iketsetseng Cs/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kwakwatsi S/S Secondary School, 1,717 compared with 474; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Kwakwatsi S/S Secondary School's 94.7%.
  • Lehutso P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,711 learners against Kwakwatsi S/S Secondary School's 474; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kwakwatsi 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 Kwakwatsi S/S Secondary School's 474; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kwakwatsi S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Bofula Tshepe P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,437 learners against Kwakwatsi S/S Secondary School's 474; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kwakwatsi S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Koppies

And within Koppies itself, 4 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Dibaseholo P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kwakwatsi S/S Secondary School, 953 compared with 474; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kwakwatsi S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Ipatleleng P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 912 learners against Kwakwatsi S/S Secondary School's 474; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kwakwatsi S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sarel Cilliers C/S Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 696 learners against Kwakwatsi S/S Secondary School's 474; is a public combined school, a different phase than Kwakwatsi S/S Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.7% against Kwakwatsi S/S Secondary School's 94.7%.
  • Rebatla Thuto S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kwakwatsi S/S Secondary School, 680 compared with 474; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (96.6% against Kwakwatsi S/S Secondary School's 94.7%).
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
739 Church Street, Kwakwatsi , Kwakwatsi , Koppies, 9540
Postal
Po Box 739, Kwakwatsi , 9540
EMIS number
442411129

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kwakwatsi S/S Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Kwakwatsi 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 Kwakwatsi 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 Kwakwatsi S/S Secondary School the best school in Koppies?
On the numbers that are published, Kwakwatsi S/S Secondary School's matric pass rate of 94.7% is lower than REBATLA THUTO S/S's 96.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Koppies besides Kwakwatsi S/S Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 4 other schools in and around Koppies, including Dibaseholo P/S.
How big are the classes at Kwakwatsi S/S Secondary School?
Kwakwatsi S/S Secondary School reported 474 learners and 16 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 Kwakwatsi S/S Secondary School?
No. Kwakwatsi S/S Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Kwakwatsi S/S Secondary School's matric results like?
Kwakwatsi S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 94.7%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 97.1% since 2023.
Is Kwakwatsi S/S Secondary School a public or private school?
Kwakwatsi S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kwakwatsi S/S Secondary School?
It is located at 739 Church Street, Kwakwatsi , Kwakwatsi , Koppies, 9540.
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