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Thalabodiba S/S Secondary School

Public secondary school · Next To Qibi Primary School, Phuthaditjhaba, Free State · Thabo Mofutsanyana district (8 circuit)

Thalabodiba S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school in Next To Qibi Primary School, Phuthaditjhaba. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 76.4%.

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

Located in Next To Qibi Primary School, Phuthaditjhaba, Thalabodiba S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

650
Learners
20
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Thalabodiba 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

In 2025, 182 matric candidates from Thalabodiba S/S Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 76.4% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202324316969.5%
202415112683.4%
202518213976.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Thalabodiba S/S Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Accounting had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics846273.8%
Mathematical Literacy676089.6%
Physical Sciences795164.6%
Life Sciences989293.9%
Accounting2121100.0%
Business Studies534890.6%
Economics121191.7%
Geography13012193.1%
History605490.0%
English First Additional Language151151100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Thabo Mofutsanyana district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Thabo Mofutsanyana district with Thalabodiba S/S Secondary School.

  • Leifo Iziko C/S Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,813 learners against Thalabodiba S/S Secondary School's 650; is a public combined school, a different phase than Thalabodiba S/S Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.9% against Thalabodiba S/S Secondary School's 76.4%.
  • Witsieshoek P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,538 learners against Thalabodiba S/S Secondary School's 650; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thalabodiba S/S Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Letotolo P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thalabodiba S/S Secondary School, 1,488 compared with 650; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thalabodiba S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,459 learners against Thalabodiba S/S Secondary School's 650; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against Thalabodiba S/S Secondary School's 76.4%.
  • Thuto Tsebo P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thalabodiba S/S Secondary School, 1,455 compared with 650; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thalabodiba 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 Thalabodiba S/S Secondary School's 650; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thalabodiba S/S Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,459 learners against Thalabodiba S/S Secondary School's 650; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against Thalabodiba S/S Secondary School's 76.4%.
  • Letlotlo P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thalabodiba S/S Secondary School, 1,426 compared with 650; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thalabodiba S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Qwabi P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thalabodiba S/S Secondary School, 1,417 compared with 650; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thalabodiba S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lerato P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thalabodiba S/S Secondary School, 1,375 compared with 650; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thalabodiba 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
Hasethunya Village, Next To Qibi Primary School, Next To Qibi Primary School, Phuthaditjhaba, 9866
Postal
Private Bag X9868, Mokodumela , 9866
EMIS number
445109004

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thalabodiba S/S Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Thalabodiba 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 Thalabodiba 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 Thalabodiba S/S Secondary School the best school in Phuthaditjhaba?
On the numbers that are published, Thalabodiba S/S Secondary School's matric pass rate of 76.4% 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 Thalabodiba 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 Thalabodiba S/S Secondary School?
Thalabodiba S/S Secondary School reported 650 learners and 20 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 Thalabodiba S/S Secondary School?
No. Thalabodiba 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 Thalabodiba S/S Secondary School's matric results like?
Thalabodiba S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 76.4%, in 2025. That's up from 69.5% in 2023.
Is Thalabodiba S/S Secondary School a public or private school?
Thalabodiba S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thalabodiba S/S Secondary School?
It is located at Hasethunya Village, Next To Qibi Primary School, Next To Qibi Primary School, Phuthaditjhaba, 9866.
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