Retshedisitswe S/S Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

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

829

Learners

Educators

QQ2 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Retshedisitswe S/S Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Retshedisitswe S/S Secondary School entered 128 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 91.4% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	120	91	75.8%
2024	95	92	96.8%
2025	128	117	91.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Retshedisitswe S/S Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Geography, with a 100% pass rate.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	7	5	71.4%
Mathematical Literacy	91	83	91.2%
Physical Sciences	7	5	71.4%
Life Sciences	18	13	72.2%
Accounting	13	12	92.3%
Business Studies	27	24	88.9%
Economics	25	21	84.0%
Geography	51	51	100.0%
History	60	59	98.3%
English First Additional Language	102	102	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Fezile Dabi district

Sediba-Thuto S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Retshedisitswe S/S Secondary School, 1,800 compared with 829; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.1% against Retshedisitswe S/S Secondary School's 91.4%).
Iketsetseng Cs/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Retshedisitswe S/S Secondary School, 1,717 compared with 829; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.1% against Retshedisitswe S/S Secondary School's 91.4%).
Lehutso P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,711 learners against Retshedisitswe S/S Secondary School's 829; is a public primary school, a different phase than Retshedisitswe S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Kopanelang Thuto P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,593 learners against Retshedisitswe S/S Secondary School's 829; is a public primary school, a different phase than Retshedisitswe S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Bofula Tshepe P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,437 learners against Retshedisitswe S/S Secondary School's 829; is a public primary school, a different phase than Retshedisitswe S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Villiers

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

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: 1538 Ext 4 , Qalabotjha Loc , Qalabotjha Loc , Villiers, 9840
Postal: Po Box 178, Qalabotjha Location , 9840
EMIS number: 441610088

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Retshedisitswe S/S Secondary School?

No phone number or email is on record for Retshedisitswe 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 Retshedisitswe 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 Retshedisitswe S/S Secondary School the best school in Villiers?

On the numbers that are published, Retshedisitswe S/S Secondary School's 91.4% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of QALABOTJHA S/S at 68.2%.

How many other schools are there in Villiers besides Retshedisitswe S/S Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 5 other schools in and around Villiers, including Qalabotjha S/S.

How big are the classes at Retshedisitswe S/S Secondary School?

Retshedisitswe S/S Secondary School reported 829 learners and 26 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Retshedisitswe S/S Secondary School?

No. Retshedisitswe 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 Retshedisitswe S/S Secondary School's matric results like?

Retshedisitswe S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91.4%, in 2025. That's up from 75.8% in 2023.

Is Retshedisitswe S/S Secondary School a public or private school?

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

How can I contact Retshedisitswe S/S Secondary School?

It is located at 1538 Ext 4 , Qalabotjha Loc , Qalabotjha Loc , Villiers, 9840.