Mmathabo S/S Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Mmathabo S/S Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Mmathabo S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school in Makoane, Phuthaditjhaba. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

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Learners

Educators

QQ1 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mmathabo 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

In 2025, 191 matric candidates from Mmathabo S/S Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 92.1% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	152	147	96.7%
2024	163	153	93.9%
2025	191	176	92.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mmathabo S/S Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	110	89	80.9%
Mathematical Literacy	54	54	100.0%
Physical Sciences	110	98	89.1%
Life Sciences	140	127	90.7%
Accounting	53	48	90.6%
Business Studies	54	54	100.0%
Economics	24	24	100.0%
English First Additional Language	164	164	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Thabo Mofutsanyana district

Leifo Iziko C/S Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Mmathabo S/S Secondary School, 1,813 compared with 996; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mmathabo S/S Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.9% against Mmathabo S/S Secondary School's 92.1%).
Witsieshoek P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mmathabo S/S Secondary School, 1,538 compared with 996; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mmathabo S/S Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Letotolo P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,488 learners against Mmathabo S/S Secondary School's 996; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mmathabo S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mmathabo S/S Secondary School, 1,459 compared with 996; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against Mmathabo S/S Secondary School's 92.1%.
Thuto Tsebo P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,455 learners against Mmathabo S/S Secondary School's 996; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mmathabo S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Phuthaditjhaba

Witsieshoek P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mmathabo S/S Secondary School, 1,538 compared with 996; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mmathabo S/S Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mmathabo S/S Secondary School, 1,459 compared with 996; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against Mmathabo S/S Secondary School's 92.1%.
Letlotlo P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,426 learners against Mmathabo S/S Secondary School's 996; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mmathabo S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Qwabi P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,417 learners against Mmathabo S/S Secondary School's 996; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mmathabo S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Lerato P/S Primary School is a similar size to Mmathabo S/S Secondary School, with 1,375 learners against 996; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mmathabo S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Qholaqhwe Village, Makoane, Makoane, Phuthaditjhaba, 9866
Postal: Qholaqhwe X15, Phuthaditjhaba, 9866
EMIS number: 445105203

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Mmathabo S/S Secondary School?

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

On the numbers that are published, Mmathabo S/S Secondary School's matric pass rate of 92.1% 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 Mmathabo 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 Mmathabo S/S Secondary School?

Mmathabo S/S Secondary School reported 996 learners and 31 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 Mmathabo S/S Secondary School?

No. Mmathabo 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 Mmathabo S/S Secondary School's matric results like?

Mmathabo S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.1%, in 2025. That's down from 96.7% in 2023.

Is Mmathabo S/S Secondary School a public or private school?

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

How can I contact Mmathabo S/S Secondary School?

It is located at Qholaqhwe Village, Makoane, Makoane, Phuthaditjhaba, 9866.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

In 2025, 191 matric candidates from Mmathabo S/S Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 92.1% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	152	147	96.7%
2024	163	153	93.9%
2025	191	176	92.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mmathabo S/S Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	110	89	80.9%
Mathematical Literacy	54	54	100.0%
Physical Sciences	110	98	89.1%
Life Sciences	140	127	90.7%
Accounting	53	48	90.6%
Business Studies	54	54	100.0%
Economics	24	24	100.0%
English First Additional Language	164	164	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

Thabo Mofutsanyana district

Leifo Iziko C/S Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Mmathabo S/S Secondary School, 1,813 compared with 996; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mmathabo S/S Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.9% against Mmathabo S/S Secondary School's 92.1%).
Witsieshoek P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mmathabo S/S Secondary School, 1,538 compared with 996; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mmathabo S/S Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Letotolo P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,488 learners against Mmathabo S/S Secondary School's 996; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mmathabo S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mmathabo S/S Secondary School, 1,459 compared with 996; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against Mmathabo S/S Secondary School's 92.1%.
Thuto Tsebo P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,455 learners against Mmathabo S/S Secondary School's 996; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mmathabo S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Phuthaditjhaba

Witsieshoek P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mmathabo S/S Secondary School, 1,538 compared with 996; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mmathabo S/S Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mmathabo S/S Secondary School, 1,459 compared with 996; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against Mmathabo S/S Secondary School's 92.1%.
Letlotlo P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,426 learners against Mmathabo S/S Secondary School's 996; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mmathabo S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Qwabi P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,417 learners against Mmathabo S/S Secondary School's 996; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mmathabo S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Lerato P/S Primary School is a similar size to Mmathabo S/S Secondary School, with 1,375 learners against 996; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mmathabo S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Are applications open at Mmathabo S/S Secondary School?

How do you apply to Mmathabo S/S Secondary School?

Is Mmathabo S/S Secondary School the best school in Phuthaditjhaba?

On the numbers that are published, Mmathabo S/S Secondary School's matric pass rate of 92.1% 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 Mmathabo 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 Mmathabo S/S Secondary School?

Do you pay school fees at Mmathabo S/S Secondary School?

No. Mmathabo 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 Mmathabo S/S Secondary School's matric results like?

Mmathabo S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.1%, in 2025. That's down from 96.7% in 2023.

Is Mmathabo S/S Secondary School a public or private school?

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

How can I contact Mmathabo S/S Secondary School?

It is located at Qholaqhwe Village, Makoane, Makoane, Phuthaditjhaba, 9866.

Mmathabo S/S Secondary School

What should we fix for Mmathabo S/S Secondary School?

No tuition fees

Three year NSC pass rate

Subject pass rates

Thabo Mofutsanyana district

Phuthaditjhaba

How to apply

Contact and location

No tuition fees

Three year NSC pass rate

Subject pass rates

Thabo Mofutsanyana district

Phuthaditjhaba

How to apply

Contact and location

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