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Nkarabeng S/S Secondary School

Public secondary school · Kestell, Kestell, Free State · Thabo Mofutsanyana district (9 circuit)

In Kestell, Nkarabeng S/S Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 85.2% pass rate.

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

Nkarabeng S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Kestell. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

799
Learners
25
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Nkarabeng S/S Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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

Nkarabeng S/S Secondary School entered 88 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 85.2% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023998282.8%
2024877788.5%
2025887585.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Nkarabeng S/S Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Life Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics191473.7%
Mathematical Literacy685682.4%
Physical Sciences191263.2%
Life Sciences1919100.0%
Accounting181794.4%
Business Studies181794.4%
Economics181688.9%
Geography696594.2%
History5050100.0%
English First Additional Language878698.9%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Thabo Mofutsanyana district

5 other schools in Thabo Mofutsanyana district, for comparison against Nkarabeng S/S Secondary School.

  • Leifo Iziko C/S Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Nkarabeng S/S Secondary School, 1,813 compared with 799; is a public combined school, a different phase than Nkarabeng S/S Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.9% against Nkarabeng S/S Secondary School's 85.2%.
  • Witsieshoek P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkarabeng S/S Secondary School, 1,538 compared with 799; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nkarabeng S/S Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Letotolo P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,488 learners against Nkarabeng S/S Secondary School's 799; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nkarabeng S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkarabeng S/S Secondary School, 1,459 compared with 799; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against Nkarabeng S/S Secondary School's 85.2%.
  • Thuto Tsebo P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,455 learners against Nkarabeng S/S Secondary School's 799; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nkarabeng S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Kestell

Zooming into Kestell, here are 3 other schools to compare against Nkarabeng S/S Secondary School.

  • Dipelaneng P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,384 learners against Nkarabeng S/S Secondary School's 799; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nkarabeng S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Retief C/S Combined School is a similar size to Nkarabeng S/S Secondary School, with 859 learners against 799; is a public combined school, a different phase than Nkarabeng S/S Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.7% against Nkarabeng S/S Secondary School's 85.2%.
  • Deotrefes Christian Pi/S Primary School teaches fewer learners than Nkarabeng S/S Secondary School, 47 compared with 799, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
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
1107 Tlholong, Kestell, Kestell, Kestell, 9860
Postal
Po Box 84, Kestell, 9860
EMIS number
440101190

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nkarabeng S/S Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Nkarabeng 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 Nkarabeng 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 Nkarabeng S/S Secondary School the best school in Kestell?
On the numbers that are published, Nkarabeng S/S Secondary School's matric pass rate of 85.2% is lower than RETIEF C/S's 92.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Kestell besides Nkarabeng S/S Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 3 other schools in and around Kestell, including Dipelaneng P/S.
How big are the classes at Nkarabeng S/S Secondary School?
Nkarabeng S/S Secondary School reported 799 learners and 25 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 Nkarabeng S/S Secondary School?
No. Nkarabeng S/S Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Nkarabeng S/S Secondary School's matric results like?
Nkarabeng S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 85.2%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 82.8% since 2023.
Is Nkarabeng S/S Secondary School a public or private school?
Nkarabeng S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nkarabeng S/S Secondary School?
It is located at 1107 Tlholong, Kestell, Kestell, Kestell, 9860.
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