Thokoana Makaota S/S Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

Thokoana Makaota S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school in Qwa-Qwa, Phuthaditjhaba. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

606

Learners

Educators

QQ2 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Thokoana Makaota 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

In 2025, 82 matric candidates from Thokoana Makaota S/S Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 90.2% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	80	79	98.8%
2024	71	70	98.6%
2025	82	74	90.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Thokoana Makaota S/S Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	46	42	91.3%
Mathematical Literacy	27	27	100.0%
Physical Sciences	45	45	100.0%
Life Sciences	44	44	100.0%
Accounting	27	22	81.5%
Business Studies	27	27	100.0%
Economics	27	25	92.6%
Geography	45	45	100.0%
English First Additional Language	72	72	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Thabo Mofutsanyana district

Leifo Iziko C/S Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Thokoana Makaota S/S Secondary School, 1,813 compared with 606; is a public combined school, a different phase than Thokoana Makaota S/S Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.9% against Thokoana Makaota S/S Secondary School's 90.2%).
Witsieshoek P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thokoana Makaota S/S Secondary School, 1,538 compared with 606; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thokoana Makaota S/S Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Letotolo P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,488 learners against Thokoana Makaota S/S Secondary School's 606; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thokoana Makaota S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thokoana Makaota S/S Secondary School, 1,459 compared with 606; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against Thokoana Makaota S/S Secondary School's 90.2%.
Thuto Tsebo P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,455 learners against Thokoana Makaota S/S Secondary School's 606; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thokoana Makaota S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Phuthaditjhaba

Witsieshoek P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thokoana Makaota S/S Secondary School, 1,538 compared with 606; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thokoana Makaota S/S Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thokoana Makaota S/S Secondary School, 1,459 compared with 606; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against Thokoana Makaota S/S Secondary School's 90.2%.
Letlotlo P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,426 learners against Thokoana Makaota S/S Secondary School's 606; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thokoana Makaota S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Qwabi P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,417 learners against Thokoana Makaota S/S Secondary School's 606; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thokoana Makaota S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Lerato P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,375 learners against Thokoana Makaota S/S Secondary School's 606; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thokoana Makaota S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

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 Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Mabolela Village, Qwa-Qwa, Qwa-Qwa, Phuthaditjhaba, 9866
Postal: Private Bag X02, Phuthaditjhaba, 9866
EMIS number: 445109009

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Thokoana Makaota S/S Secondary School?

No phone number or email is on record for Thokoana Makaota 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 Thokoana Makaota 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 Thokoana Makaota S/S Secondary School the best school in Phuthaditjhaba?

On the numbers that are published, Thokoana Makaota S/S Secondary School's matric pass rate of 90.2% 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 Thokoana Makaota 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 Thokoana Makaota S/S Secondary School?

Thokoana Makaota S/S Secondary School reported 606 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Thokoana Makaota S/S Secondary School?

No. Thokoana Makaota 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 Thokoana Makaota S/S Secondary School's matric results like?

Thokoana Makaota S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90.2%, in 2025. That's down from 98.8% in 2023.

Is Thokoana Makaota S/S Secondary School a public or private school?

Thokoana Makaota S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Thokoana Makaota S/S Secondary School?

It is located at Mabolela Village, Qwa-Qwa, Qwa-Qwa, Phuthaditjhaba, 9866.