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Thapelong S/S Secondary School

Public secondary school · Thapelong, Vanstadensrus, Free State · Motheo district (12 circuit)

Thapelong S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Thapelong, Vanstadensrus. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 89.4%.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Thapelong S/S Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Thapelong, Vanstadensrus, Thapelong S/S Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

274
Learners
10
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Thapelong 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

Thapelong S/S Secondary School entered 47 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 89.4% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023312993.5%
2024403690.0%
2025474289.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Thapelong S/S Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematics led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1515100.0%
Mathematical Literacy252496.0%
Physical Sciences1515100.0%
Life Sciences403792.5%
Geography403485.0%
History252288.0%
English First Additional Language4040100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Motheo district

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

  • Commtech Cs/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,208 learners against Thapelong S/S Secondary School's 274; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Thapelong S/S Secondary School's 89.4%.
  • Grassland S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,137 learners against Thapelong S/S Secondary School's 274; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.3% against Thapelong S/S Secondary School's 89.4%.
  • Kagisho Cs/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thapelong S/S Secondary School, 1,996 compared with 274; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.1% against Thapelong S/S Secondary School's 89.4%).
  • Brebner S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thapelong S/S Secondary School, 1,940 compared with 274; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91% against Thapelong S/S Secondary School's 89.4%).
  • Seemahale S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Thapelong S/S Secondary School's 274; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92% against Thapelong S/S Secondary School's 89.4%.

Vanstadensrus

And within Vanstadensrus itself, 3 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Gelukwaarts If/S Combined School is a similar size to Thapelong S/S Secondary School, with 243 learners against 274; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Thapelong S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Motsekuwa P/S Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 185 learners against Thapelong S/S Secondary School's 274; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thapelong S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Korea If/S Combined School is noticeably smaller, with 162 learners against Thapelong S/S Secondary School's 274; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Thapelong 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
463 Thapelong Location, Thapelong , Thapelong , Vanstadensrus, 9945
Postal
Po Box 90, Vanstadensrus, 9945
EMIS number
444802125

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thapelong S/S Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Thapelong 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 Thapelong 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 Thapelong S/S Secondary School the best school in Vanstadensrus?
Thapelong S/S Secondary School's most recent matric pass rate was 89.4%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Vanstadensrus besides Thapelong S/S Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 3 other schools in and around Vanstadensrus, including Gelukwaarts If/S.
How big are the classes at Thapelong S/S Secondary School?
Thapelong S/S Secondary School reported 274 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Thapelong S/S Secondary School?
No. Thapelong 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 Thapelong S/S Secondary School's matric results like?
Thapelong S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 89.4%, in 2025. That's down from 93.5% in 2023.
Is Thapelong S/S Secondary School a public or private school?
Thapelong S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thapelong S/S Secondary School?
It is located at 463 Thapelong Location, Thapelong , Thapelong , Vanstadensrus, 9945.
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