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

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

Senakangwedi S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school in Botshabelo. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

1,167

Learners

Educators

QQ1 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Senakangwedi 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, 129 matric candidates from Senakangwedi S/S Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 93.8% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	192	171	89.1%
2024	95	91	95.8%
2025	129	121	93.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Senakangwedi S/S Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was History, with a 100% pass rate.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	34	31	91.2%
Mathematical Literacy	76	72	94.7%
Physical Sciences	26	17	65.4%
Life Sciences	72	62	86.1%
Accounting	25	24	96.0%
Business Studies	32	28	87.5%
Economics	20	16	80.0%
Geography	86	77	89.5%
History	54	54	100.0%
English First Additional Language	113	113	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Motheo district

Commtech Cs/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Senakangwedi S/S Secondary School, 2,208 compared with 1,167; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Senakangwedi S/S Secondary School's 93.8%.
Grassland S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Senakangwedi S/S Secondary School, 2,137 compared with 1,167; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.3% against Senakangwedi S/S Secondary School's 93.8%.
Kagisho Cs/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,996 learners against Senakangwedi S/S Secondary School's 1,167; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Senakangwedi S/S Secondary School's 93.8%.
Brebner S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Senakangwedi S/S Secondary School's 1,167; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91% against Senakangwedi S/S Secondary School's 93.8%.
Seemahale S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Senakangwedi S/S Secondary School, 1,940 compared with 1,167; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (92% against Senakangwedi S/S Secondary School's 93.8%).

Botshabelo

Seemahale S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Senakangwedi S/S Secondary School, 1,940 compared with 1,167; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (92% against Senakangwedi S/S Secondary School's 93.8%).
Setjhaba-Se-Maketse C/S Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Senakangwedi S/S Secondary School, 1,773 compared with 1,167; is a public combined school, a different phase than Senakangwedi S/S Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.9% against Senakangwedi S/S Secondary School's 93.8%.
Lefikeng S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Senakangwedi S/S Secondary School, 1,735 compared with 1,167; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.1% against Senakangwedi S/S Secondary School's 93.8%.
Ntediseng S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Senakangwedi S/S Secondary School, 1,697 compared with 1,167, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Leratong S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,664 learners against Senakangwedi S/S Secondary School's 1,167, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

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: 120 Section E, Botshabelo, Botshabelo, Botshabelo, 9789
Postal: Po Box 2007, Ramahutsi, 9789
EMIS number: 440602076

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Senakangwedi S/S Secondary School?

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

On the numbers that are published, Senakangwedi S/S Secondary School's 93.8% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of SEEMAHALE S/S at 92%.

How many other schools are there in Botshabelo besides Senakangwedi S/S Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Botshabelo, including Seemahale S/S.

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

Senakangwedi S/S Secondary School reported 1,167 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 Senakangwedi S/S Secondary School?

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

Senakangwedi S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.8%, in 2025. That's up from 89.1% in 2023.

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

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

How can I contact Senakangwedi S/S Secondary School?

It is located at 120 Section E, Botshabelo, Botshabelo, Botshabelo, 9789.