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Shakhane S/S Secondary School

Public secondary school · Next To Makeneng Shopping Center, Witsieshoek, Free State · Thabo Mofutsanyana district (8 circuit)

In Next To Makeneng Shopping Center, Witsieshoek, Shakhane S/S Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 84.1% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Shakhane S/S Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Shakhane S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Next To Makeneng Shopping Center, Witsieshoek. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

286
Learners
8
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Shakhane 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

2023 2024 2025

Of the 44 learners from Shakhane S/S Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 84.1% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023423685.7%
2024352880.0%
2025443784.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Shakhane S/S Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics14642.9%
Mathematical Literacy212095.2%
Physical Sciences141071.4%
Life Sciences201995.0%
Accounting131076.9%
Business Studies211990.5%
Economics15853.3%
Geography222195.5%
English First Additional Language3535100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Thabo Mofutsanyana district

5 other schools in Thabo Mofutsanyana district, for comparison against Shakhane S/S Secondary School.

  • Leifo Iziko C/S Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Shakhane S/S Secondary School, 1,813 compared with 286; is a public combined school, a different phase than Shakhane S/S Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.9% against Shakhane S/S Secondary School's 84.1%.
  • Witsieshoek P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Shakhane S/S Secondary School, 1,538 compared with 286; is a public primary school, a different phase than Shakhane S/S Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Letotolo P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,488 learners against Shakhane S/S Secondary School's 286; is a public primary school, a different phase than Shakhane S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Shakhane S/S Secondary School, 1,459 compared with 286; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against Shakhane S/S Secondary School's 84.1%.
  • Thuto Tsebo P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,455 learners against Shakhane S/S Secondary School's 286; is a public primary school, a different phase than Shakhane S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Witsieshoek

Zooming into Witsieshoek, here are 5 other schools to compare against Shakhane S/S Secondary School.

  • Letotolo P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,488 learners against Shakhane S/S Secondary School's 286; is a public primary school, a different phase than Shakhane S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Lekgulo S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,202 learners against Shakhane S/S Secondary School's 286; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.2% against Shakhane S/S Secondary School's 84.1%.
  • Sentinel P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,165 learners against Shakhane S/S Secondary School's 286; is a public primary school, a different phase than Shakhane S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Neo P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Shakhane S/S Secondary School, 1,112 compared with 286; is a public primary school, a different phase than Shakhane S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Manthatisi S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,020 learners against Shakhane S/S Secondary School's 286; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.6% against Shakhane S/S Secondary School's 84.1%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. 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
Shakhane Secondary School, Next To Makeneng Shopping Center, Next To Makeneng Shopping Center, Witsieshoek, 9870
Postal
Po Box 1334, Makeneng, 9870
EMIS number
445105202

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Shakhane S/S Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Shakhane 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 Shakhane 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 Shakhane S/S Secondary School the best school in Witsieshoek?
On the numbers that are published, Shakhane S/S Secondary School's matric pass rate of 84.1% is lower than LEKGULO S/S's 93.2%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Witsieshoek besides Shakhane S/S Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Witsieshoek, including Letotolo P/S.
How big are the classes at Shakhane S/S Secondary School?
Shakhane S/S Secondary School reported 286 learners and 8 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 Shakhane S/S Secondary School?
No. Shakhane 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 Shakhane S/S Secondary School's matric results like?
Shakhane S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 84.1%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 85.7% since 2023.
Is Shakhane S/S Secondary School a public or private school?
Shakhane S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Shakhane S/S Secondary School?
It is located at Shakhane Secondary School, Next To Makeneng Shopping Center, Next To Makeneng Shopping Center, Witsieshoek, 9870.
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