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Marallaneng S/S Secondary School

Public secondary school · Meqheleng, Ficksburg, Free State · Thabo Mofutsanyana district (4 circuit)

Marallaneng S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school in Meqheleng, Ficksburg. Its last matric group achieved a 94.4% pass rate.

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

Located in Meqheleng, Ficksburg, Marallaneng S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

1,079
Learners
34
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Marallaneng 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, 179 matric candidates from Marallaneng S/S Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 94.4% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231029189.2%
202413612692.6%
202517916994.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics433683.7%
Mathematical Literacy939298.9%
Physical Sciences413175.6%
Life Sciences1119888.3%
Agricultural Sciences706795.7%
Accounting444090.9%
Business Studies353497.1%
Economics252392.0%
Geography777496.1%
English First Additional Language136136100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Thabo Mofutsanyana district

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

  • Leifo Iziko C/S Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,813 learners against Marallaneng S/S Secondary School's 1,079; is a public combined school, a different phase than Marallaneng S/S Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.9% against Marallaneng S/S Secondary School's 94.4%.
  • Witsieshoek P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,538 learners against Marallaneng S/S Secondary School's 1,079; is a public primary school, a different phase than Marallaneng S/S Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Letotolo P/S Primary School is a similar size to Marallaneng S/S Secondary School, with 1,488 learners against 1,079; is a public primary school, a different phase than Marallaneng S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Marallaneng S/S Secondary School, at 1,459 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against Marallaneng S/S Secondary School's 94.4%.
  • Thuto Tsebo P/S Primary School is a similar size to Marallaneng S/S Secondary School, with 1,455 learners against 1,079; is a public primary school, a different phase than Marallaneng S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Ficksburg

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

  • Meqheleng P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Marallaneng S/S Secondary School, at 1,397 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Marallaneng S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tlotlisong No1 S/S Secondary School is a similar size to Marallaneng S/S Secondary School, with 1,376 learners against 1,079; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 90.1% against Marallaneng S/S Secondary School's 94.4%.
  • Mehopung P/S Primary School is a similar size to Marallaneng S/S Secondary School, with 1,218 learners against 1,079; is a public primary school, a different phase than Marallaneng S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Masaleng P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Marallaneng S/S Secondary School, at 1,183 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Marallaneng S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Boitumelo S/S Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Marallaneng S/S Secondary School, at 1,023 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.8% against Marallaneng S/S Secondary School's 94.4%.
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
1368 Zone 2, Meqheleng, Meqheleng, Ficksburg, 9730
Postal
P.o Box X038, Meqheleng, 9730
EMIS number
441407062

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Marallaneng S/S Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Marallaneng 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 Marallaneng 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 Marallaneng S/S Secondary School the best school in Ficksburg?
On the numbers that are published, Marallaneng S/S Secondary School's 94.4% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of BOITUMELO S/S at 91.8%.
How many other schools are there in Ficksburg besides Marallaneng S/S Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Ficksburg, including Meqheleng P/S.
How big are the classes at Marallaneng S/S Secondary School?
Marallaneng S/S Secondary School reported 1,079 learners and 34 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Marallaneng S/S Secondary School?
No. Marallaneng 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 Marallaneng S/S Secondary School's matric results like?
Marallaneng S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 94.4%, in 2025. That's up from 89.2% in 2023.
Is Marallaneng S/S Secondary School a public or private school?
Marallaneng S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Marallaneng S/S Secondary School?
It is located at 1368 Zone 2, Meqheleng, Meqheleng, Ficksburg, 9730.
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