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Taiwe S/S Secondary School

Public secondary school · Masilo, Theunissen, Free State · Lejweleputswa district (5 circuit)

Welcome to Taiwe S/S Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Masilo, Theunissen. Its last matric group achieved a 82.2% pass rate.

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

Taiwe S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school in Masilo, Theunissen. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

1,426
Learners
43
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Taiwe S/S Secondary 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

2023 2024 2025

Of the 169 learners from Taiwe S/S Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 82.2% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202317813777.0%
202416112678.3%
202516913982.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Taiwe S/S Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 99.4%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics463678.3%
Mathematical Literacy11510389.6%
Physical Sciences362672.2%
Life Sciences624064.5%
Accounting665075.8%
Business Studies776584.4%
Economics564173.2%
Geography957781.1%
History695376.8%
English First Additional Language16116099.4%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Lejweleputswa district

Here is how Taiwe S/S Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Lejweleputswa district.

  • Teto S/S Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Taiwe S/S Secondary School, at 1,898 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Taiwe S/S Secondary School's 82.2%.
  • Hani Park P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Taiwe S/S Secondary School, at 1,749 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Taiwe S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tataiso P/S Primary School is a similar size to Taiwe S/S Secondary School, with 1,677 learners against 1,426; is a public primary school, a different phase than Taiwe S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Dr Mg Mngoma Primary School is a similar size to Taiwe S/S Secondary School, with 1,653 learners against 1,426; is a public primary school, a different phase than Taiwe S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Rainbow S/S Secondary School is a similar size to Taiwe S/S Secondary School, with 1,631 learners against 1,426; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.7% against Taiwe S/S Secondary School's 82.2%.

Theunissen

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

  • Khotso P/S Primary School is a similar size to Taiwe S/S Secondary School, with 1,054 learners against 1,426; is a public primary school, a different phase than Taiwe S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Loboneng P/S Primary School teaches fewer learners than Taiwe S/S Secondary School, 938 compared with 1,426; is a public primary school, a different phase than Taiwe S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Concordia S/S Secondary School teaches fewer learners than Taiwe S/S Secondary School, 938 compared with 1,426; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.4% against Taiwe S/S Secondary School's 82.2%.
  • Reseamohetse P/S Primary School teaches fewer learners than Taiwe S/S Secondary School, 809 compared with 1,426; is a public primary school, a different phase than Taiwe S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Boliba P/S Primary School teaches fewer learners than Taiwe S/S Secondary School, 649 compared with 1,426; is a public primary school, a different phase than Taiwe S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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
3601 Basil Read, Masilo, Masilo, Theunissen, 9410
Postal
Po Box 355, , 9410
EMIS number
444008151

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Taiwe S/S Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Taiwe 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 Taiwe 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 Taiwe S/S Secondary School the best school in Theunissen?
On the numbers that are published, Taiwe S/S Secondary School's 82.2% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of CONCORDIA S/S at 77.4%.
How many other schools are there in Theunissen besides Taiwe S/S Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 7 other schools in and around Theunissen, including Khotso P/S.
How big are the classes at Taiwe S/S Secondary School?
Taiwe S/S Secondary School reported 1,426 learners and 43 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Taiwe S/S Secondary School?
No. Taiwe S/S Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Taiwe S/S Secondary School's matric results like?
Taiwe S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 82.2%, in 2025. That's up from 77% in 2023.
Is Taiwe S/S Secondary School a public or private school?
Taiwe S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Taiwe S/S Secondary School?
It is located at 3601 Basil Read, Masilo, Masilo, Theunissen, 9410.
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