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Marematlou S/S Secondary School

Public secondary school · Virginia, Virginia, Free State · Lejweleputswa district (9 circuit)

Welcome to Marematlou S/S Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Virginia. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 89.7%.

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Marematlou S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school in Virginia. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

1,284
Learners
48
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Marematlou S/S Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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, 224 matric candidates from Marematlou S/S Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 89.7% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202317115389.5%
202418417394.0%
202522420189.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Marematlou S/S Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Physical Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics434195.3%
Mathematical Literacy14113595.7%
Physical Sciences3131100.0%
Life Sciences555498.2%
Agricultural Sciences1313100.0%
Accounting464087.0%
Business Studies15313588.2%
Economics12911790.7%
Geography12511995.2%
English First Additional Language184184100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Lejweleputswa district

5 other schools in Lejweleputswa district, for comparison against Marematlou S/S Secondary School.

  • Teto S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,898 learners against Marematlou S/S Secondary School's 1,284; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Marematlou S/S Secondary School's 89.7%.
  • Hani Park P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Marematlou S/S Secondary School, at 1,749 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Marematlou S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tataiso P/S Primary School is a similar size to Marematlou S/S Secondary School, with 1,677 learners against 1,284; is a public primary school, a different phase than Marematlou S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Dr Mg Mngoma Primary School is a similar size to Marematlou S/S Secondary School, with 1,653 learners against 1,284; is a public primary school, a different phase than Marematlou S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Rainbow S/S Secondary School is a similar size to Marematlou S/S Secondary School, with 1,631 learners against 1,284; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.7% against Marematlou S/S Secondary School's 89.7%.

Virginia

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

  • Harmonie P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Marematlou S/S Secondary School, at 1,300 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Marematlou S/S Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Phahamisanang P/S Primary School is a similar size to Marematlou S/S Secondary School, with 1,259 learners against 1,284; is a public primary school, a different phase than Marematlou S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mamello S/S Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Marematlou S/S Secondary School, at 1,161 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86% against Marematlou S/S Secondary School's 89.7%.
  • Dieketseng P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Marematlou S/S Secondary School, at 1,080 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Marematlou S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Meloding S/S Secondary School is a similar size to Marematlou S/S Secondary School, with 1,074 learners against 1,284; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.6% against Marematlou S/S Secondary School's 89.7%.
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
4545 Phahameng, Virginia, Virginia, Virginia, 9430
Postal
Po Box 1198, Virginia, 9430
EMIS number
444412119

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Marematlou S/S Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Marematlou 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 Marematlou 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 Marematlou S/S Secondary School the best school in Virginia?
On the numbers that are published, Marematlou S/S Secondary School's 89.7% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of MAMELLO S/S at 86%.
How many other schools are there in Virginia besides Marematlou S/S Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Virginia, including Harmonie P/S.
How big are the classes at Marematlou S/S Secondary School?
Marematlou S/S Secondary School reported 1,284 learners and 48 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Marematlou S/S Secondary School?
No. Marematlou 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 Marematlou S/S Secondary School's matric results like?
Marematlou S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 89.7%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 89.5% since 2023.
Is Marematlou S/S Secondary School a public or private school?
Marematlou S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Marematlou S/S Secondary School?
It is located at 4545 Phahameng, Virginia, Virginia, Virginia, 9430.
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