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Mabela C/S Combined School

Public intermediate school · Boiketlong Village, Phuthaditjhaba, Free State · Thabo Mofutsanyana district (10 circuit)

Mabela C/S Combined School is a public combined school based in Boiketlong Village, Phuthaditjhaba. Its last matric group achieved a 68.5% pass rate.

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

In Boiketlong Village, Phuthaditjhaba, Mabela C/S Combined School operates as a public combined school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

1,001
Learners
33
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Mabela C/S Combined School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 178 matric candidates from Mabela C/S Combined School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 68.5% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202314612585.6%
202418514980.5%
202517812268.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Mabela C/S Combined School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 99.5%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics654772.3%
Mathematical Literacy1209175.8%
Physical Sciences634673.0%
Life Sciences635993.7%
Accounting382771.1%
Business Studies383489.5%
Economics383181.6%
Geography14712685.7%
History847386.9%
English First Additional Language18518499.5%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Thabo Mofutsanyana district

5 other schools in Thabo Mofutsanyana district, for comparison against Mabela C/S Combined School.

  • Leifo Iziko C/S Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,813 learners against Mabela C/S Combined School's 1,001; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.9% against Mabela C/S Combined School's 68.5%.
  • Witsieshoek P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,538 learners against Mabela C/S Combined School's 1,001; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mabela C/S Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Letotolo P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mabela C/S Combined School, 1,488 compared with 1,001; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mabela C/S Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,459 learners against Mabela C/S Combined School's 1,001; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mabela C/S Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against Mabela C/S Combined School's 68.5%.
  • Thuto Tsebo P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mabela C/S Combined School, 1,455 compared with 1,001; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mabela C/S Combined 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 noticeably bigger, teaching 1,538 learners against Mabela C/S Combined School's 1,001; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mabela C/S Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,459 learners against Mabela C/S Combined School's 1,001; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mabela C/S Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against Mabela C/S Combined School's 68.5%.
  • Letlotlo P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mabela C/S Combined School, 1,426 compared with 1,001; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mabela C/S Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Qwabi P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mabela C/S Combined School, 1,417 compared with 1,001; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mabela C/S Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lerato P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mabela C/S Combined School, at 1,375 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mabela C/S Combined 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
09 Motebang Road, Boiketlong Village, Boiketlong Village, Phuthaditjhaba, 9866
Postal
Po Box 5801, , 9866
EMIS number
445109024

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mabela C/S Combined School?
No phone number or email is on record for Mabela C/S Combined 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 Mabela C/S Combined 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Mabela C/S Combined School the best school in Phuthaditjhaba?
On the numbers that are published, Mabela C/S Combined School's matric pass rate of 68.5% 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 Mabela C/S Combined School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Phuthaditjhaba, including Witsieshoek P/S.
How big are the classes at Mabela C/S Combined School?
Mabela C/S Combined School reported 1,001 learners and 33 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 Mabela C/S Combined School?
No. Mabela C/S Combined School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mabela C/S Combined School's matric results like?
Mabela C/S Combined School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 68.5%, in 2025. That's down from 85.6% in 2023.
Is Mabela C/S Combined School a public or private school?
Mabela C/S Combined School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mabela C/S Combined School?
It is located at 09 Motebang Road, Boiketlong Village, Boiketlong Village, Phuthaditjhaba, 9866.
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