Sediba-Thuto S/S Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Sediba-Thuto S/S Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Sediba-Thuto S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school in Phiritona, Heilbron. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

1,800

Learners

Educators

QQ1 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Sediba-Thuto 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

In 2025, 160 matric candidates from Sediba-Thuto S/S Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 93.1% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	163	155	95.1%
2024	176	170	96.6%
2025	160	149	93.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Sediba-Thuto S/S Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. History led the field at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	73	61	83.6%
Mathematical Literacy	121	119	98.3%
Physical Sciences	62	51	82.3%
Life Sciences	103	90	87.4%
Accounting	63	58	92.1%
Business Studies	83	80	96.4%
Economics	62	49	79.0%
Geography	113	101	89.4%
History	65	65	100.0%
English First Additional Language	195	195	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Fezile Dabi district

Iketsetseng Cs/S Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sediba-Thuto S/S Secondary School, at 1,717 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Sediba-Thuto S/S Secondary School's 93.1%.
Lehutso P/S Primary School is a similar size to Sediba-Thuto S/S Secondary School, with 1,711 learners against 1,800; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sediba-Thuto S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Kopanelang Thuto P/S Primary School is a similar size to Sediba-Thuto S/S Secondary School, with 1,593 learners against 1,800; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sediba-Thuto S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Bofula Tshepe P/S Primary School is a similar size to Sediba-Thuto S/S Secondary School, with 1,437 learners against 1,800; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sediba-Thuto S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Nkgopoleng S/S Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sediba-Thuto S/S Secondary School, at 1,436 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.4% against Sediba-Thuto S/S Secondary School's 93.1%.

Heilbron

Phiritona S/S Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 1,237 learners against Sediba-Thuto S/S Secondary School's 1,800; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (92.4% against Sediba-Thuto S/S Secondary School's 93.1%).
Kearabetswe P/S Primary School teaches fewer learners than Sediba-Thuto S/S Secondary School, 1,136 compared with 1,800; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sediba-Thuto S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Bhekilanga P/S Primary School teaches fewer learners than Sediba-Thuto S/S Secondary School, 971 compared with 1,800; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sediba-Thuto S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Phirihadi P/S Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 967 learners against Sediba-Thuto S/S Secondary School's 1,800; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sediba-Thuto S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Sandersville C/S Combined School teaches fewer learners than Sediba-Thuto S/S Secondary School, 800 compared with 1,800; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sediba-Thuto S/S Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Sediba-Thuto S/S Secondary School's 93.1%.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: 2285 Kuape Street, Phiritona, Phiritona, Heilbron, 9650
Postal: Po Box 1011, Phiritona, 9650
EMIS number: 441811147

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Sediba-Thuto S/S Secondary School?

No phone number or email is on record for Sediba-Thuto 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 Sediba-Thuto 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 Sediba-Thuto S/S Secondary School the best school in Heilbron?

On the numbers that are published, Sediba-Thuto S/S Secondary School's matric pass rate of 93.1% is lower than SANDERSVILLE C/S's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Heilbron besides Sediba-Thuto S/S Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 9 other schools in and around Heilbron, including Phiritona S/S.

How big are the classes at Sediba-Thuto S/S Secondary School?

Sediba-Thuto S/S Secondary School reported 1,800 learners and 53 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Sediba-Thuto S/S Secondary School?

No. Sediba-Thuto 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 Sediba-Thuto S/S Secondary School's matric results like?

Sediba-Thuto S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.1%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 95.1% since 2023.

Is Sediba-Thuto S/S Secondary School a public or private school?

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

How can I contact Sediba-Thuto S/S Secondary School?

It is located at 2285 Kuape Street, Phiritona, Phiritona, Heilbron, 9650.