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Nanabolela S/S Secondary School

Public secondary school · Thabong, Welkom, Free State · Lejweleputswa district (1 circuit)

Nanabolela S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school in Thabong, Welkom. Its most recent matric class posted a 88.9% pass rate.

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

Located in Thabong, Welkom, Nanabolela S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

1,363
Learners
41
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Nanabolela S/S Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 126 matric candidates from Nanabolela S/S Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 88.9% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023140140100.0%
2024135135100.0%
202512611288.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Nanabolela S/S Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Life Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics565394.6%
Mathematical Literacy919098.9%
Physical Sciences474595.7%
Life Sciences5252100.0%
Accounting342882.4%
Business Studies312890.3%
Economics262596.2%
Geography118118100.0%
History6363100.0%
English First Additional Language153153100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Lejweleputswa district

Here is how Nanabolela S/S Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Lejweleputswa district.

  • Teto S/S Secondary School is a similar size to Nanabolela S/S Secondary School, with 1,898 learners against 1,363; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Nanabolela S/S Secondary School's 88.9%.
  • Hani Park P/S Primary School is a similar size to Nanabolela S/S Secondary School, with 1,749 learners against 1,363; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nanabolela S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tataiso P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Nanabolela S/S Secondary School, at 1,677 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nanabolela S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Dr Mg Mngoma Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Nanabolela S/S Secondary School, at 1,653 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nanabolela S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Rainbow S/S Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Nanabolela S/S Secondary School, at 1,631 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.7% against Nanabolela S/S Secondary School's 88.9%.

Welkom

And within Welkom itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Teto S/S Secondary School is a similar size to Nanabolela S/S Secondary School, with 1,898 learners against 1,363; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Nanabolela S/S Secondary School's 88.9%.
  • Hani Park P/S Primary School is a similar size to Nanabolela S/S Secondary School, with 1,749 learners against 1,363; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nanabolela S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Dr Mg Mngoma Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Nanabolela S/S Secondary School, at 1,653 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nanabolela S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Lephola S/S Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Nanabolela S/S Secondary School, at 1,562 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.9% against Nanabolela S/S Secondary School's 88.9%.
  • Lemotso P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Nanabolela S/S Secondary School, at 1,433 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nanabolela S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. 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
18122 Kotelo Street, Thabong, Thabong, Welkom, 9460
Postal
Po Box 115, , 9460
EMIS number
444712052

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nanabolela S/S Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Nanabolela 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 Nanabolela 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 Nanabolela S/S Secondary School the best school in Welkom?
On the numbers that are published, Nanabolela S/S Secondary School's matric pass rate of 88.9% is lower than TETO S/S's 99.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Welkom besides Nanabolela S/S Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Welkom, including Teto S/S.
How big are the classes at Nanabolela S/S Secondary School?
Nanabolela S/S Secondary School reported 1,363 learners and 41 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Nanabolela S/S Secondary School?
No. Nanabolela 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 Nanabolela S/S Secondary School's matric results like?
Nanabolela S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 88.9%, in 2025. That's down from 100% in 2023.
Is Nanabolela S/S Secondary School a public or private school?
Nanabolela S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nanabolela S/S Secondary School?
It is located at 18122 Kotelo Street, Thabong, Thabong, Welkom, 9460.
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