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Mophate S/S Secondary School

Public secondary school · Kgotsong, Bothaville, Free State · Lejweleputswa district (7 circuit)

Welcome to Mophate S/S Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Kgotsong, Bothaville. Its last matric group achieved a 82% pass rate.

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Mophate S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school in Kgotsong, Bothaville. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

1,312
Learners
37
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mophate S/S Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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

Mophate S/S Secondary School entered 189 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 82% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202318111965.7%
20241147868.4%
202518915582.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mophate S/S Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics633250.8%
Mathematical Literacy5151100.0%
Physical Sciences532241.5%
Life Sciences564173.2%
Accounting412356.1%
Business Studies584272.4%
Economics614675.4%
Geography565598.2%
English First Additional Language114114100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Lejweleputswa district

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

  • Teto S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,898 learners against Mophate S/S Secondary School's 1,312; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Mophate S/S Secondary School's 82%.
  • Hani Park P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mophate S/S Secondary School, at 1,749 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mophate S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tataiso P/S Primary School is a similar size to Mophate S/S Secondary School, with 1,677 learners against 1,312; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mophate S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Dr Mg Mngoma Primary School is a similar size to Mophate S/S Secondary School, with 1,653 learners against 1,312; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mophate S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Rainbow S/S Secondary School is a similar size to Mophate S/S Secondary School, with 1,631 learners against 1,312; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.7% against Mophate S/S Secondary School's 82%.

Bothaville

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

  • Tjantjello P/S Primary School is a similar size to Mophate S/S Secondary School, with 1,627 learners against 1,312; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mophate S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Mamellang-Thuto S/S Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mophate S/S Secondary School, at 1,435 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (82% against Mophate S/S Secondary School's 82%).
  • Letlotlo Naledi P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mophate S/S Secondary School, at 1,290 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mophate S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Diphetoho S/S Secondary School is a similar size to Mophate S/S Secondary School, with 1,190 learners against 1,312; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.4% against Mophate S/S Secondary School's 82%.
  • Oziel Selele Cs/S Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mophate S/S Secondary School, at 1,119 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92% against Mophate S/S Secondary School's 82%.
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
1355 Maja Street, Kgotsong, Kgotsong, Bothaville, 9660
Postal
Po Box 608, Kgotsong, 9660
EMIS number
440506102

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mophate S/S Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Mophate 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 Mophate 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 Mophate S/S Secondary School the best school in Bothaville?
On the numbers that are published, Mophate S/S Secondary School's matric pass rate of 82% is lower than OZIEL SELELE CS/S's 92%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Bothaville besides Mophate S/S Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Bothaville, including Tjantjello P/S.
How big are the classes at Mophate S/S Secondary School?
Mophate S/S Secondary School reported 1,312 learners and 37 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Mophate S/S Secondary School?
No. Mophate S/S Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mophate S/S Secondary School's matric results like?
Mophate S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 82%, in 2025. That's up from 65.7% in 2023.
Is Mophate S/S Secondary School a public or private school?
Mophate S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mophate S/S Secondary School?
It is located at 1355 Maja Street, Kgotsong, Kgotsong, Bothaville, 9660.
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