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Selelekela S/S Secondary School

Public secondary school · Phuthaditjhaba, Phuthaditjhaba, Free State · Thabo Mofutsanyana district (10 circuit)

Selelekela S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school in Phuthaditjhaba. Its last matric group achieved a 95.8% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Selelekela S/S Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Phuthaditjhaba, Selelekela S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

998
Learners
28
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Selelekela 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

Of the 165 learners from Selelekela S/S Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 95.8% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023108108100.0%
202413012999.2%
202516515895.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Selelekela S/S Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics898191.0%
Mathematical Literacy4141100.0%
Physical Sciences828097.6%
Life Sciences828198.8%
Accounting5050100.0%
Business Studies5050100.0%
Economics5050100.0%
Geography8282100.0%
English First Additional Language132132100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Thabo Mofutsanyana district

Here is how Selelekela S/S Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Thabo Mofutsanyana district.

  • Leifo Iziko C/S Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,813 learners against Selelekela S/S Secondary School's 998; is a public combined school, a different phase than Selelekela S/S Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.9% against Selelekela S/S Secondary School's 95.8%.
  • Witsieshoek P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,538 learners against Selelekela S/S Secondary School's 998; is a public primary school, a different phase than Selelekela S/S Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Letotolo P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Selelekela S/S Secondary School, 1,488 compared with 998; is a public primary school, a different phase than Selelekela S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,459 learners against Selelekela S/S Secondary School's 998; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against Selelekela S/S Secondary School's 95.8%.
  • Thuto Tsebo P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Selelekela S/S Secondary School, 1,455 compared with 998; is a public primary school, a different phase than Selelekela S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Phuthaditjhaba

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

  • Witsieshoek P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,538 learners against Selelekela S/S Secondary School's 998; is a public primary school, a different phase than Selelekela S/S Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,459 learners against Selelekela S/S Secondary School's 998; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against Selelekela S/S Secondary School's 95.8%.
  • Letlotlo P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Selelekela S/S Secondary School, 1,426 compared with 998; is a public primary school, a different phase than Selelekela S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Qwabi P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Selelekela S/S Secondary School, 1,417 compared with 998; is a public primary school, a different phase than Selelekela S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lerato P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Selelekela S/S Secondary School, at 1,375 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Selelekela S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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
7044 Cnr Phatang & Mamello Street, Phuthaditjhaba, Phuthaditjhaba, Phuthaditjhaba, 9866
Postal
Po Box 5027, Phuthaditjhaba, 9866
EMIS number
445109006

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Selelekela S/S Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Selelekela 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 Selelekela 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 Selelekela S/S Secondary School the best school in Phuthaditjhaba?
On the numbers that are published, Selelekela S/S Secondary School's matric pass rate of 95.8% is lower than BLUEGUMBOSCH S/S's 99.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Phuthaditjhaba besides Selelekela S/S Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Phuthaditjhaba, including Witsieshoek P/S.
How big are the classes at Selelekela S/S Secondary School?
Selelekela S/S Secondary School reported 998 learners and 28 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Selelekela S/S Secondary School?
No. Selelekela 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 Selelekela S/S Secondary School's matric results like?
Selelekela S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.8%, in 2025. That's down from 100% in 2023.
Is Selelekela S/S Secondary School a public or private school?
Selelekela S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Selelekela S/S Secondary School?
It is located at 7044 Cnr Phatang & Mamello Street, Phuthaditjhaba, Phuthaditjhaba, Phuthaditjhaba, 9866.
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