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Phehello S/S Secondary School

Public secondary school · Kutlwanong, Odendaalsrus, Free State · Lejweleputswa district (4 circuit)

Welcome to Phehello S/S Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Kutlwanong, Odendaalsrus. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 55.5%.

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Phehello S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school in Kutlwanong, Odendaalsrus. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

1,158
Learners
38
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Phehello 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

In 2025, 119 matric candidates from Phehello S/S Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 55.5% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231088679.6%
20241349873.1%
20251196655.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Phehello S/S Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics774862.3%
Mathematical Literacy585086.2%
Physical Sciences614675.4%
Life Sciences614777.0%
Accounting925660.9%
Business Studies746790.5%
Economics634266.7%
Geography312683.9%
History10770.0%
English First Additional Language135135100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Lejweleputswa district

5 other schools in Lejweleputswa district, for comparison against Phehello S/S Secondary School.

  • Teto S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,898 learners against Phehello S/S Secondary School's 1,158; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Phehello S/S Secondary School's 55.5%.
  • Hani Park P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phehello S/S Secondary School, 1,749 compared with 1,158; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phehello S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tataiso P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,677 learners against Phehello S/S Secondary School's 1,158; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phehello S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Dr Mg Mngoma Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,653 learners against Phehello S/S Secondary School's 1,158; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phehello S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Rainbow S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phehello S/S Secondary School, 1,631 compared with 1,158; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.7% against Phehello S/S Secondary School's 55.5%.

Odendaalsrus

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

  • Thusanong P/S Primary School is a similar size to Phehello S/S Secondary School, with 1,376 learners against 1,158; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phehello S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Malebaleba P/S Primary School is a similar size to Phehello S/S Secondary School, with 1,204 learners against 1,158; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phehello S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Rearabetswe S/S Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Phehello S/S Secondary School, at 1,169 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 82.3% against Phehello S/S Secondary School's 55.5%.
  • Inpocuko P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Phehello S/S Secondary School, at 1,120 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phehello S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Kutloanong S/S Secondary School is a similar size to Phehello S/S Secondary School, with 1,111 learners against 1,158; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.4% against Phehello S/S Secondary School's 55.5%.
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
645 Makakane Street, Kutlwanong, Kutlwanong, Odendaalsrus, 9480
Postal
Po Box 47, , 9480
EMIS number
442908055

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phehello S/S Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Phehello 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 Phehello 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 Phehello S/S Secondary School the best school in Odendaalsrus?
On the numbers that are published, Phehello S/S Secondary School's matric pass rate of 55.5% is lower than KUTLOANONG S/S's 85.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Odendaalsrus besides Phehello S/S Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Odendaalsrus, including Thusanong P/S.
How big are the classes at Phehello S/S Secondary School?
Phehello S/S Secondary School reported 1,158 learners and 38 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Phehello S/S Secondary School?
No. Phehello 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 Phehello S/S Secondary School's matric results like?
Phehello S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 55.5%, in 2025. That's down from 79.6% in 2023.
Is Phehello S/S Secondary School a public or private school?
Phehello S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phehello S/S Secondary School?
It is located at 645 Makakane Street, Kutlwanong, Kutlwanong, Odendaalsrus, 9480.
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