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Phetogane S/S Secondary School

Public secondary school · Thaba Nchu, Free State · Motheo district (9 circuit)

Phetogane S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Thaba Nchu. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 83.2%.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Phetogane S/S Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Thaba Nchu, Phetogane S/S Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

893
Learners
29
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Phetogane 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, 125 matric candidates from Phetogane S/S Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 83.2% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202313010379.2%
20241189378.8%
202512510483.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Phetogane S/S Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics352160.0%
Mathematical Literacy855767.1%
Physical Sciences362672.2%
Life Sciences372978.4%
Agricultural Sciences373183.8%
Accounting251872.0%
Business Studies363288.9%
Economics362466.7%
Geography484287.5%
History494081.6%
English First Additional Language121121100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Motheo district

5 other schools in Motheo district, for comparison against Phetogane S/S Secondary School.

  • Commtech Cs/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,208 learners against Phetogane S/S Secondary School's 893; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Phetogane S/S Secondary School's 83.2%.
  • Grassland S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,137 learners against Phetogane S/S Secondary School's 893; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.3% against Phetogane S/S Secondary School's 83.2%.
  • Kagisho Cs/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phetogane S/S Secondary School, 1,996 compared with 893; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Phetogane S/S Secondary School's 83.2%.
  • Brebner S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phetogane S/S Secondary School, 1,940 compared with 893; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91% against Phetogane S/S Secondary School's 83.2%.
  • Seemahale S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Phetogane S/S Secondary School's 893; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92% against Phetogane S/S Secondary School's 83.2%.

Thaba Nchu

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

  • Moroka S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phetogane S/S Secondary School, 1,395 compared with 893, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Tlotlanang C/S Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,315 learners against Phetogane S/S Secondary School's 893; is a public combined school, a different phase than Phetogane S/S Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.5% against Phetogane S/S Secondary School's 83.2%.
  • Emang P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Phetogane S/S Secondary School, at 1,131 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phetogane S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Rt Mokgopa S/S Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Phetogane S/S Secondary School, at 1,103 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (84.5% against Phetogane S/S Secondary School's 83.2%).
  • Moipone P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Phetogane S/S Secondary School, at 1,078 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phetogane S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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
6159 Mokwena Location, , , Thaba Nchu, 9775
Postal
Po Box 1228, Ga Rapulana, 9775
EMIS number
443907267

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phetogane S/S Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Phetogane 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 Phetogane 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 Phetogane S/S Secondary School the best school in Thaba Nchu?
On the numbers that are published, Phetogane S/S Secondary School's matric pass rate of 83.2% is lower than TLOTLANANG C/S's 88.5%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Thaba Nchu besides Phetogane S/S Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Thaba Nchu, including Moroka S/S.
How big are the classes at Phetogane S/S Secondary School?
Phetogane S/S Secondary School reported 893 learners and 29 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Phetogane S/S Secondary School?
No. Phetogane 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 Phetogane S/S Secondary School's matric results like?
Phetogane S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 83.2%, in 2025. That's up from 79.2% in 2023.
Is Phetogane S/S Secondary School a public or private school?
Phetogane S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phetogane S/S Secondary School?
It is located at 6159 Mokwena Location, , , Thaba Nchu, 9775.
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