Pele-Ya-Pele S/S Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Pele-Ya-Pele S/S Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Pele-Ya-Pele S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school in Viljoensdrift. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

530

Learners

Educators

QQ3 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Pele-Ya-Pele 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

In 2025, 58 matric candidates from Pele-Ya-Pele S/S Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 87.9% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	78	67	85.9%
2024	65	61	93.8%
2025	58	51	87.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Pele-Ya-Pele S/S Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. History had the strongest result, at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	29	26	89.7%
Mathematical Literacy	36	35	97.2%
Physical Sciences	30	25	83.3%
Life Sciences	46	37	80.4%
Accounting	26	13	50.0%
Business Studies	25	23	92.0%
Economics	25	24	96.0%
Geography	45	44	97.8%
History	14	14	100.0%
English First Additional Language	71	71	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Fezile Dabi district

Sediba-Thuto S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,800 learners against Pele-Ya-Pele S/S Secondary School's 530; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against Pele-Ya-Pele S/S Secondary School's 87.9%.
Iketsetseng Cs/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,717 learners against Pele-Ya-Pele S/S Secondary School's 530; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Pele-Ya-Pele S/S Secondary School's 87.9%.
Lehutso P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Pele-Ya-Pele S/S Secondary School, 1,711 compared with 530; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pele-Ya-Pele S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Kopanelang Thuto P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Pele-Ya-Pele S/S Secondary School, 1,593 compared with 530; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pele-Ya-Pele S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Bofula Tshepe P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Pele-Ya-Pele S/S Secondary School, 1,437 compared with 530; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pele-Ya-Pele S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Viljoensdrift

Bokantsho P/S Primary School teaches fewer learners than Pele-Ya-Pele S/S Secondary School, 152 compared with 530; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pele-Ya-Pele S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Vaal Christian Ci/S Combined School teaches fewer learners than Pele-Ya-Pele S/S Secondary School, 58 compared with 530; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75% against Pele-Ya-Pele S/S Secondary School's 87.9%.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Vaal Power, , , Viljoensdrift, 1930
Postal: Po Box 2913, , 1930
EMIS number: 443611162

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Pele-Ya-Pele S/S Secondary School?

No phone number or email is on record for Pele-Ya-Pele 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 Pele-Ya-Pele 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 Pele-Ya-Pele S/S Secondary School the best school in Viljoensdrift?

On the numbers that are published, Pele-Ya-Pele S/S Secondary School's 87.9% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of VAAL CHRISTIAN CI/S at 75%.

How many other schools are there in Viljoensdrift besides Pele-Ya-Pele S/S Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 2 other schools in and around Viljoensdrift, including Bokantsho P/S.

How big are the classes at Pele-Ya-Pele S/S Secondary School?

Pele-Ya-Pele S/S Secondary School reported 530 learners and 19 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Pele-Ya-Pele S/S Secondary School?

No. Pele-Ya-Pele 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 Pele-Ya-Pele S/S Secondary School's matric results like?

Pele-Ya-Pele S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 87.9%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 85.9% since 2023.

Is Pele-Ya-Pele S/S Secondary School a public or private school?

Pele-Ya-Pele S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Pele-Ya-Pele S/S Secondary School?

It is located at Vaal Power, , , Viljoensdrift, 1930.