Metsi-Matsho S/S Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

In Phuthaditjhaba, Metsi-Matsho S/S Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

445

Learners

Educators

QQ1 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Metsi-Matsho S/S Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Metsi-Matsho S/S Secondary School entered 66 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 95.5% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	68	55	80.9%
2024	67	55	82.1%
2025	66	63	95.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Metsi-Matsho S/S Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	18	9	50.0%
Mathematical Literacy	49	43	87.8%
Physical Sciences	16	10	62.5%
Life Sciences	41	29	70.7%
Accounting	8	7	87.5%
Business Studies	26	21	80.8%
Economics	26	24	92.3%
Geography	41	36	87.8%
English First Additional Language	67	67	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Thabo Mofutsanyana district

Leifo Iziko C/S Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,813 learners against Metsi-Matsho S/S Secondary School's 445; is a public combined school, a different phase than Metsi-Matsho S/S Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.9% against Metsi-Matsho S/S Secondary School's 95.5%.
Witsieshoek P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,538 learners against Metsi-Matsho S/S Secondary School's 445; is a public primary school, a different phase than Metsi-Matsho S/S Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Letotolo P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Metsi-Matsho S/S Secondary School, 1,488 compared with 445; is a public primary school, a different phase than Metsi-Matsho S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,459 learners against Metsi-Matsho S/S Secondary School's 445; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against Metsi-Matsho S/S Secondary School's 95.5%.
Thuto Tsebo P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Metsi-Matsho S/S Secondary School, 1,455 compared with 445; is a public primary school, a different phase than Metsi-Matsho S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Phuthaditjhaba

Witsieshoek P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,538 learners against Metsi-Matsho S/S Secondary School's 445; is a public primary school, a different phase than Metsi-Matsho S/S Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,459 learners against Metsi-Matsho S/S Secondary School's 445; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against Metsi-Matsho S/S Secondary School's 95.5%.
Letlotlo P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Metsi-Matsho S/S Secondary School, 1,426 compared with 445; is a public primary school, a different phase than Metsi-Matsho S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Qwabi P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Metsi-Matsho S/S Secondary School, 1,417 compared with 445; is a public primary school, a different phase than Metsi-Matsho S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Lerato P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Metsi-Matsho S/S Secondary School, 1,375 compared with 445; is a public primary school, a different phase than Metsi-Matsho S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Thaba Bosiu Village, Phuthaditjhaba, Phuthaditjhaba, Phuthaditjhaba, 9866
Postal: Private Bag Xx09, Phuthaditjhaba, 9866
EMIS number: 445105149

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Metsi-Matsho S/S Secondary School?

No phone number or email is on record for Metsi-Matsho 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 Metsi-Matsho 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 Metsi-Matsho S/S Secondary School the best school in Phuthaditjhaba?

On the numbers that are published, Metsi-Matsho S/S Secondary School's matric pass rate of 95.5% 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 Metsi-Matsho 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 Metsi-Matsho S/S Secondary School?

Metsi-Matsho S/S Secondary School reported 445 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Metsi-Matsho S/S Secondary School?

No. Metsi-Matsho 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 Metsi-Matsho S/S Secondary School's matric results like?

Metsi-Matsho S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.5%, in 2025. That's up from 80.9% in 2023.

Is Metsi-Matsho S/S Secondary School a public or private school?

Metsi-Matsho S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Metsi-Matsho S/S Secondary School?

It is located at Thaba Bosiu Village, Phuthaditjhaba, Phuthaditjhaba, Phuthaditjhaba, 9866.