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Ngwathe S/S Secondary School

Public secondary school · Ngwathe Township, Edenville, Free State · Fezile Dabi district (2 circuit)

In Ngwathe Township, Edenville, Ngwathe S/S Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 91% pass rate.

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

Ngwathe S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Ngwathe Township, Edenville. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

843
Learners
26
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Ngwathe 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

Ngwathe S/S Secondary School entered 89 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 91% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023686798.5%
2024676495.5%
2025898191.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Ngwathe S/S Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics252184.0%
Mathematical Literacy5050100.0%
Physical Sciences281760.7%
Life Sciences605490.0%
Agricultural Sciences1616100.0%
Business Studies11981.8%
Geography5151100.0%
History3838100.0%
English First Additional Language7777100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Fezile Dabi district

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

  • Sediba-Thuto S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,800 learners against Ngwathe S/S Secondary School's 843; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against Ngwathe S/S Secondary School's 91%.
  • Iketsetseng Cs/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,717 learners against Ngwathe S/S Secondary School's 843; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.1% against Ngwathe S/S Secondary School's 91%).
  • Lehutso P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ngwathe S/S Secondary School, 1,711 compared with 843; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ngwathe S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Kopanelang Thuto P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ngwathe S/S Secondary School, 1,593 compared with 843; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ngwathe S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Bofula Tshepe P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ngwathe S/S Secondary School, 1,437 compared with 843; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ngwathe S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Edenville

Zooming into Edenville, here are 2 other schools to compare against Ngwathe S/S Secondary School.

  • Shs Mofube P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ngwathe S/S Secondary School, at 1,130 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ngwathe S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Edenville I/S Combined School is noticeably smaller, with 157 learners against Ngwathe S/S Secondary School's 843; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Ngwathe S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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
208 Mokone Str, Ngwathe Township, Ngwathe Township, Edenville, 9535
Postal
Mokone Str 208, Ngwathe Township, 9535
EMIS number
442506241

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ngwathe S/S Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Ngwathe 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 Ngwathe 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 Ngwathe S/S Secondary School the best school in Edenville?
Ngwathe S/S Secondary School's most recent matric pass rate was 91%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Edenville besides Ngwathe S/S Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 2 other schools in and around Edenville, including Shs Mofube P/S.
How big are the classes at Ngwathe S/S Secondary School?
Ngwathe S/S Secondary School reported 843 learners and 26 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 Ngwathe S/S Secondary School?
No. Ngwathe 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 Ngwathe S/S Secondary School's matric results like?
Ngwathe S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91%, in 2025. That's down from 98.5% in 2023.
Is Ngwathe S/S Secondary School a public or private school?
Ngwathe S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ngwathe S/S Secondary School?
It is located at 208 Mokone Str, Ngwathe Township, Ngwathe Township, Edenville, 9535.
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