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Motswela S/S Secondary School

Public secondary school · Gelukwaarts, Kroonstad, Free State · Fezile Dabi district (6 circuit)

In Gelukwaarts, Kroonstad, Motswela S/S Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 89.7% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Motswela S/S Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Motswela S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Gelukwaarts, Kroonstad. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

1,082
Learners
34
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Motswela S/S Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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, 145 matric candidates from Motswela 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
202312911286.8%
202413010782.3%
202514513089.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Motswela S/S Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Physical Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics323093.8%
Mathematical Literacy1069690.6%
Physical Sciences2929100.0%
Life Sciences504590.0%
Accounting242083.3%
Business Studies886169.3%
Economics835262.7%
Geography494591.8%
English First Additional Language138138100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Fezile Dabi district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Fezile Dabi district with Motswela S/S Secondary School.

  • Sediba-Thuto S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,800 learners against Motswela S/S Secondary School's 1,082; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against Motswela S/S Secondary School's 89.7%.
  • Iketsetseng Cs/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,717 learners against Motswela S/S Secondary School's 1,082; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.1% against Motswela S/S Secondary School's 89.7%).
  • Lehutso P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Motswela S/S Secondary School, 1,711 compared with 1,082; is a public primary school, a different phase than Motswela S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Kopanelang Thuto P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Motswela S/S Secondary School, 1,593 compared with 1,082; is a public primary school, a different phase than Motswela S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Bofula Tshepe P/S Primary School is a similar size to Motswela S/S Secondary School, with 1,437 learners against 1,082; is a public primary school, a different phase than Motswela S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Kroonstad

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

  • Boikemisetso P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Motswela S/S Secondary School, at 1,281 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Motswela S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Dr Reginald Cingo Cs/S Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Motswela S/S Secondary School, at 1,271 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Motswela S/S Secondary School's 89.7%.
  • Maokeng P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Motswela S/S Secondary School, at 1,210 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Motswela S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Phephetso S/S Secondary School is a similar size to Motswela S/S Secondary School, with 1,172 learners against 1,082; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.2% against Motswela S/S Secondary School's 89.7%.
  • Kananelo S/S Secondary School is a similar size to Motswela S/S Secondary School, with 1,127 learners against 1,082; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.5% against Motswela 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
11481 Caswell Str. , Gelukwaarts, Gelukwaarts, Kroonstad, 9500
Postal
Po Box 2436, Kroonstad , 9500
EMIS number
442506203

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Motswela S/S Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Motswela 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 Motswela 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 Motswela S/S Secondary School the best school in Kroonstad?
On the numbers that are published, Motswela S/S Secondary School's matric pass rate of 89.7% is lower than DR REGINALD CINGO CS/S's 95.5%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Kroonstad besides Motswela S/S Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kroonstad, including Boikemisetso P/S.
How big are the classes at Motswela S/S Secondary School?
Motswela S/S Secondary School reported 1,082 learners and 34 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 Motswela S/S Secondary School?
No. Motswela S/S Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Motswela S/S Secondary School's matric results like?
Motswela S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 89.7%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 86.8% since 2023.
Is Motswela S/S Secondary School a public or private school?
Motswela S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Motswela S/S Secondary School?
It is located at 11481 Caswell Str. , Gelukwaarts, Gelukwaarts, Kroonstad, 9500.
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