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Phofung S/S Secondary School

Public secondary school · Tsheseng, Witsieshoek, Free State · Thabo Mofutsanyana district (8 circuit)

In Tsheseng, Witsieshoek, Phofung S/S Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 85.4% pass rate.

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

Phofung S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Tsheseng, Witsieshoek. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

173
Learners
10
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Phofung 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, 41 matric candidates from Phofung S/S Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 85.4% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023393692.3%
2024424197.6%
2025413585.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Phofung S/S Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. Mathematics had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1616100.0%
Mathematical Literacy2626100.0%
Physical Sciences131184.6%
Life Sciences282589.3%
Accounting272696.3%
Business Studies292586.2%
English First Additional Language4242100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Thabo Mofutsanyana district

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

  • Leifo Iziko C/S Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Phofung S/S Secondary School, 1,813 compared with 173; is a public combined school, a different phase than Phofung S/S Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.9% against Phofung S/S Secondary School's 85.4%.
  • Witsieshoek P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phofung S/S Secondary School, 1,538 compared with 173; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phofung S/S Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Letotolo P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,488 learners against Phofung S/S Secondary School's 173; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phofung S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phofung S/S Secondary School, 1,459 compared with 173; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against Phofung S/S Secondary School's 85.4%.
  • Thuto Tsebo P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,455 learners against Phofung S/S Secondary School's 173; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phofung S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Witsieshoek

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

  • Letotolo P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,488 learners against Phofung S/S Secondary School's 173; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phofung S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Lekgulo S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,202 learners against Phofung S/S Secondary School's 173; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.2% against Phofung S/S Secondary School's 85.4%.
  • Sentinel P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,165 learners against Phofung S/S Secondary School's 173; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phofung S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Neo P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phofung S/S Secondary School, 1,112 compared with 173; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phofung S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Manthatisi S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,020 learners against Phofung S/S Secondary School's 173; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.6% against Phofung S/S Secondary School's 85.4%.
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
Sejwalejwale Village, Tsheseng, Tsheseng, Witsieshoek, 9868
Postal
Private Bag Xx164, Mokodumela, 9868
EMIS number
445105152

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phofung S/S Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Phofung 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 Phofung 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 Phofung S/S Secondary School the best school in Witsieshoek?
On the numbers that are published, Phofung S/S Secondary School's matric pass rate of 85.4% is lower than LEKGULO S/S's 93.2%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Witsieshoek besides Phofung S/S Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Witsieshoek, including Letotolo P/S.
How big are the classes at Phofung S/S Secondary School?
Phofung S/S Secondary School reported 173 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 Phofung S/S Secondary School?
No. Phofung 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 Phofung S/S Secondary School's matric results like?
Phofung S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 85.4%, in 2025. That's down from 92.3% in 2023.
Is Phofung S/S Secondary School a public or private school?
Phofung S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phofung S/S Secondary School?
It is located at Sejwalejwale Village, Tsheseng, Tsheseng, Witsieshoek, 9868.
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