Setjhaba-Se-Maketse C/S Combined School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Setjhaba-Se-Maketse C/S Combined School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Setjhaba-Se-Maketse C/S Combined School is a public combined school in Botshabelo. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

1,773

Learners

Educators

QQ2 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Setjhaba-Se-Maketse C/S Combined School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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, 153 matric candidates from Setjhaba-Se-Maketse C/S Combined School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 86.9% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	137	131	95.6%
2024	162	155	95.7%
2025	153	133	86.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Setjhaba-Se-Maketse C/S Combined School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Business Studies led the field at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	63	53	84.1%
Mathematical Literacy	103	96	93.2%
Physical Sciences	46	39	84.8%
Life Sciences	65	63	96.9%
Accounting	33	29	87.9%
Business Studies	30	30	100.0%
Economics	33	23	69.7%
Geography	123	115	93.5%
History	70	64	91.4%
English First Additional Language	170	170	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Motheo district

Commtech Cs/S Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Setjhaba-Se-Maketse C/S Combined School, at 2,208 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Setjhaba-Se-Maketse C/S Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Setjhaba-Se-Maketse C/S Combined School's 86.9%.
Grassland S/S Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Setjhaba-Se-Maketse C/S Combined School, at 2,137 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Setjhaba-Se-Maketse C/S Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.3% against Setjhaba-Se-Maketse C/S Combined School's 86.9%.
Kagisho Cs/S Secondary School is a similar size to Setjhaba-Se-Maketse C/S Combined School, with 1,996 learners against 1,773; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Setjhaba-Se-Maketse C/S Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Setjhaba-Se-Maketse C/S Combined School's 86.9%.
Brebner S/S Secondary School is a similar size to Setjhaba-Se-Maketse C/S Combined School, with 1,940 learners against 1,773; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Setjhaba-Se-Maketse C/S Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91% against Setjhaba-Se-Maketse C/S Combined School's 86.9%.
Seemahale S/S Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Setjhaba-Se-Maketse C/S Combined School, at 1,940 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Setjhaba-Se-Maketse C/S Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92% against Setjhaba-Se-Maketse C/S Combined School's 86.9%.

Botshabelo

Seemahale S/S Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Setjhaba-Se-Maketse C/S Combined School, at 1,940 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Setjhaba-Se-Maketse C/S Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92% against Setjhaba-Se-Maketse C/S Combined School's 86.9%.
Lefikeng S/S Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Setjhaba-Se-Maketse C/S Combined School, at 1,735 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Setjhaba-Se-Maketse C/S Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.1% against Setjhaba-Se-Maketse C/S Combined School's 86.9%.
Ntediseng S/S Secondary School is a similar size to Setjhaba-Se-Maketse C/S Combined School, with 1,697 learners against 1,773; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Setjhaba-Se-Maketse C/S Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Leratong S/S Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Setjhaba-Se-Maketse C/S Combined School, at 1,664 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Setjhaba-Se-Maketse C/S Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Mpatleng S/S Secondary School is a similar size to Setjhaba-Se-Maketse C/S Combined School, with 1,387 learners against 1,773; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Setjhaba-Se-Maketse C/S Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: No 5 Section H1, Botshabelo, Botshabelo, Botshabelo, 9781
Postal: Po Box 5020, Botshabelo, 9781
EMIS number: 440602083

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Setjhaba-Se-Maketse C/S Combined School?

No phone number or email is on record for Setjhaba-Se-Maketse C/S Combined 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 Setjhaba-Se-Maketse C/S Combined 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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.

Is Setjhaba-Se-Maketse C/S Combined School the best school in Botshabelo?

On the numbers that are published, Setjhaba-Se-Maketse C/S Combined School's matric pass rate of 86.9% is lower than SEEMAHALE S/S's 92%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Botshabelo besides Setjhaba-Se-Maketse C/S Combined School?

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

How big are the classes at Setjhaba-Se-Maketse C/S Combined School?

Setjhaba-Se-Maketse C/S Combined School reported 1,773 learners and 57 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Setjhaba-Se-Maketse C/S Combined School?

No. Setjhaba-Se-Maketse C/S Combined School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

What are Setjhaba-Se-Maketse C/S Combined School's matric results like?

Setjhaba-Se-Maketse C/S Combined School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86.9%, in 2025. That's down from 95.6% in 2023.

Is Setjhaba-Se-Maketse C/S Combined School a public or private school?

Setjhaba-Se-Maketse C/S Combined School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Setjhaba-Se-Maketse C/S Combined School?

It is located at No 5 Section H1, Botshabelo, Botshabelo, Botshabelo, 9781.