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Mafube S/S Secondary School

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

Welcome to Mafube S/S Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Phuthaditjhaba. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 94.6%.

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Mafube S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school in Phuthaditjhaba. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

532
Learners
18
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mafube S/S Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 74 matric candidates from Mafube S/S Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 94.6% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023403280.0%
2024434195.3%
2025747094.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mafube S/S Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics363288.9%
Mathematical Literacy77100.0%
Physical Sciences333090.9%
Life Sciences333193.9%
Accounting10990.0%
Business Studies1010100.0%
Economics1010100.0%
English First Additional Language4343100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Thabo Mofutsanyana district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Thabo Mofutsanyana district with Mafube S/S Secondary School.

  • Leifo Iziko C/S Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Mafube S/S Secondary School, 1,813 compared with 532; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mafube S/S Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.9% against Mafube S/S Secondary School's 94.6%.
  • Witsieshoek P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mafube S/S Secondary School, 1,538 compared with 532; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mafube S/S Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Letotolo P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,488 learners against Mafube S/S Secondary School's 532; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mafube S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mafube S/S Secondary School, 1,459 compared with 532; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against Mafube S/S Secondary School's 94.6%.
  • Thuto Tsebo P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,455 learners against Mafube S/S Secondary School's 532; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mafube S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Phuthaditjhaba

Zooming into Phuthaditjhaba, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mafube S/S Secondary School.

  • Witsieshoek P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mafube S/S Secondary School, 1,538 compared with 532; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mafube S/S Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mafube S/S Secondary School, 1,459 compared with 532; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against Mafube S/S Secondary School's 94.6%.
  • Letlotlo P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,426 learners against Mafube S/S Secondary School's 532; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mafube S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Qwabi P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,417 learners against Mafube S/S Secondary School's 532; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mafube S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lerato P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,375 learners against Mafube S/S Secondary School's 532; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mafube S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
8919 Mohlomi Street, Phuthaditjhaba, Phuthaditjhaba, Phuthaditjhaba, 9866
Postal
Po Box 5431, Phuthaditjhaba, 9866
EMIS number
445109040

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mafube S/S Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Mafube 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 Mafube S/S Secondary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Mafube S/S Secondary School the best school in Phuthaditjhaba?
On the numbers that are published, Mafube S/S Secondary School's matric pass rate of 94.6% 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 Mafube 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 Mafube S/S Secondary School?
Mafube S/S Secondary School reported 532 learners and 18 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 Mafube S/S Secondary School?
No. Mafube 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 Mafube S/S Secondary School's matric results like?
Mafube S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 94.6%, in 2025. That's up from 80% in 2023.
Is Mafube S/S Secondary School a public or private school?
Mafube S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mafube S/S Secondary School?
It is located at 8919 Mohlomi Street, Phuthaditjhaba, Phuthaditjhaba, Phuthaditjhaba, 9866.
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