Mothibisi Senior Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

Located in Mt Fletcher, Maluti, Mothibisi Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

359

Learners

Educators

QQ1 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Mothibisi Senior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

In 2025, 40 matric candidates from Mothibisi Senior Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 85% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	42	36	85.7%
2024	30	27	90.0%
2025	40	34	85.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Mothibisi Senior Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Agricultural Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	9	5	55.6%
Mathematical Literacy	21	20	95.2%
Physical Sciences	8	3	37.5%
Life Sciences	9	7	77.8%
Agricultural Sciences	5	5	100.0%
Geography	21	20	95.2%
History	21	21	100.0%
English First Additional Language	30	30	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Alfred Nzo West district

Osborn Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,767 learners against Mothibisi Senior Secondary School's 359; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.9% against Mothibisi Senior Secondary School's 85%.
Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,742 learners against Mothibisi Senior Secondary School's 359; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mothibisi Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Mnceba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mothibisi Senior Secondary School, 1,671 compared with 359; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 90.1% against Mothibisi Senior Secondary School's 85%.
Zinyosini Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mothibisi Senior Secondary School, 1,658 compared with 359; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.1% against Mothibisi Senior Secondary School's 85%.
Jojo Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mothibisi Senior Secondary School, 1,612 compared with 359; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.7% against Mothibisi Senior Secondary School's 85%.

Maluti

Mnukwa Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 593 learners against Mothibisi Senior Secondary School's 359; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Mothibisi Senior Secondary School's 85%.
Bethel Junior Secondary School is a similar size to Mothibisi Senior Secondary School, with 472 learners against 359; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mothibisi Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Mokheseng Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mothibisi Senior Secondary School, at 453 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 90.5% against Mothibisi Senior Secondary School's 85%.
Mapfontein Junior Secondary School is a similar size to Mothibisi Senior Secondary School, with 415 learners against 359; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mothibisi Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Sidakeni Primary School is a similar size to Mothibisi Senior Secondary School, with 410 learners against 359; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mothibisi Senior 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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Mothibisi Senior Secondary School for 2027

Because Mothibisi Senior Secondary School is a public school in the Eastern Cape, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications for 2027 run through the province's Eastern Cape Admissions Platform for late applications, while Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12 are applied for in person at the preferred school. the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide covers the required documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Thaba-Chicha A/A, Mt Fletcher, 4730
Postal: P O Box 254, Matatiele, 4730
Telephone: 076 473 6538
EMIS number: 200500745

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Mothibisi Senior Secondary School?

Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Mothibisi Senior Secondary School directly, on 076 473 6538, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Mothibisi Senior 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 Mothibisi Senior Secondary School the best school in Maluti?

On the numbers that are published, Mothibisi Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate of 85% is lower than MOKHESENG SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL's 90.5%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Maluti besides Mothibisi Senior Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 9 other schools in and around Maluti, including Mnukwa Senior Secondary School.

How big are the classes at Mothibisi Senior Secondary School?

Mothibisi Senior Secondary School reported 359 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Mothibisi Senior Secondary School?

No. Mothibisi Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

What are Mothibisi Senior Secondary School's matric results like?

Mothibisi Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 85%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 85.7% since 2023.

Is Mothibisi Senior Secondary School a public or private school?

Mothibisi Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Mothibisi Senior Secondary School?

You can call 076 473 6538. It is located at Thaba-Chicha A/A, Mt Fletcher, 4730.