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Qalabotjha S/S Secondary School

Public secondary school · Qalabotjha, Villiers, Free State · Fezile Dabi district (1 circuit)

Qalabotjha S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Qalabotjha, Villiers. Its most recent matric class posted a 68.2% pass rate.

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

In Qalabotjha, Villiers, Qalabotjha S/S Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

1,185
Learners
39
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Qalabotjha 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

Qalabotjha S/S Secondary School entered 192 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 68.2% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316013685.0%
202414213494.4%
202519213168.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Qalabotjha S/S Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics282589.3%
Mathematical Literacy12611389.7%
Physical Sciences282278.6%
Life Sciences868396.5%
Accounting291965.5%
Business Studies322784.4%
Economics312580.6%
Geography12611288.9%
History939197.8%
English First Additional Language159159100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Fezile Dabi district

Here is how Qalabotjha S/S Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Fezile Dabi district.

  • Sediba-Thuto S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Qalabotjha S/S Secondary School, 1,800 compared with 1,185; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against Qalabotjha S/S Secondary School's 68.2%.
  • Iketsetseng Cs/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Qalabotjha S/S Secondary School, 1,717 compared with 1,185; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Qalabotjha S/S Secondary School's 68.2%.
  • Lehutso P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,711 learners against Qalabotjha S/S Secondary School's 1,185; is a public primary school, a different phase than Qalabotjha S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Kopanelang Thuto P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Qalabotjha S/S Secondary School, at 1,593 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Qalabotjha S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Bofula Tshepe P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Qalabotjha S/S Secondary School, at 1,437 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Qalabotjha S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Villiers

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

  • Zamaleka P/S Primary School is a similar size to Qalabotjha S/S Secondary School, with 1,092 learners against 1,185; is a public primary school, a different phase than Qalabotjha S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Phomello P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Qalabotjha S/S Secondary School, at 1,002 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Qalabotjha S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Retshedisitswe S/S Secondary School teaches fewer learners than Qalabotjha S/S Secondary School, 829 compared with 1,185; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.4% against Qalabotjha S/S Secondary School's 68.2%.
  • Mohlakeng P/S Primary School teaches fewer learners than Qalabotjha S/S Secondary School, 546 compared with 1,185; is a public primary school, a different phase than Qalabotjha S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Villiers C/S Combined School is noticeably smaller, with 321 learners against Qalabotjha S/S Secondary School's 1,185; is a public combined school, a different phase than Qalabotjha S/S Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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
794 Wetsie Street, Qalabotjha, Qalabotjha, Villiers, 9840
Postal
Wetsie Street 794, Villiers, 9840
EMIS number
441610173

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Qalabotjha S/S Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Qalabotjha 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 Qalabotjha 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 Qalabotjha S/S Secondary School the best school in Villiers?
On the numbers that are published, Qalabotjha S/S Secondary School's matric pass rate of 68.2% is lower than RETSHEDISITSWE S/S's 91.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Villiers besides Qalabotjha S/S Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 5 other schools in and around Villiers, including Zamaleka P/S.
How big are the classes at Qalabotjha S/S Secondary School?
Qalabotjha S/S Secondary School reported 1,185 learners and 39 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 Qalabotjha S/S Secondary School?
No. Qalabotjha S/S Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Qalabotjha S/S Secondary School's matric results like?
Qalabotjha S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 68.2%, in 2025. That's down from 85% in 2023.
Is Qalabotjha S/S Secondary School a public or private school?
Qalabotjha S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Qalabotjha S/S Secondary School?
It is located at 794 Wetsie Street, Qalabotjha, Qalabotjha, Villiers, 9840.
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