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Thotagauta S/S Secondary School

Public secondary school · Welkom, Free State · Lejweleputswa district (1 circuit)

In Welkom, Thotagauta S/S Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 77.9%.

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

Thotagauta S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Welkom. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

994
Learners
27
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Thotagauta S/S Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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 86 learners from Thotagauta S/S Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 77.9% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023726691.7%
2024736994.5%
2025866777.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Thotagauta S/S Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Physical Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics15853.3%
Mathematical Literacy615285.2%
Physical Sciences1414100.0%
Life Sciences1919100.0%
Accounting1111100.0%
Business Studies292482.8%
Economics282071.4%
Geography525096.2%
History333297.0%
English First Additional Language8181100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Lejweleputswa district

5 other schools in Lejweleputswa district, for comparison against Thotagauta S/S Secondary School.

  • Teto S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,898 learners against Thotagauta S/S Secondary School's 994; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Thotagauta S/S Secondary School's 77.9%.
  • Hani Park P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thotagauta S/S Secondary School, 1,749 compared with 994; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thotagauta S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tataiso P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,677 learners against Thotagauta S/S Secondary School's 994; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thotagauta S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Dr Mg Mngoma Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,653 learners against Thotagauta S/S Secondary School's 994; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thotagauta S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Rainbow S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thotagauta S/S Secondary School, 1,631 compared with 994; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.7% against Thotagauta S/S Secondary School's 77.9%.

Welkom

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

  • Teto S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,898 learners against Thotagauta S/S Secondary School's 994; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Thotagauta S/S Secondary School's 77.9%.
  • Hani Park P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thotagauta S/S Secondary School, 1,749 compared with 994; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thotagauta S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Dr Mg Mngoma Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,653 learners against Thotagauta S/S Secondary School's 994; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thotagauta S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Lephola S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thotagauta S/S Secondary School, 1,562 compared with 994; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 82.9% against Thotagauta S/S Secondary School's 77.9%.
  • Lemotso P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,433 learners against Thotagauta S/S Secondary School's 994; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thotagauta 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
Cnr Thuhloane/ Thelingwane Rd, , , Welkom, 9463
Postal
Po Box 40054, Motsethabong, 9463
EMIS number
444712020

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thotagauta S/S Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Thotagauta 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 Thotagauta 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 Thotagauta S/S Secondary School the best school in Welkom?
On the numbers that are published, Thotagauta S/S Secondary School's matric pass rate of 77.9% is lower than TETO S/S's 99.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Welkom besides Thotagauta S/S Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Welkom, including Teto S/S.
How big are the classes at Thotagauta S/S Secondary School?
Thotagauta S/S Secondary School reported 994 learners and 27 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Thotagauta S/S Secondary School?
No. Thotagauta S/S Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Thotagauta S/S Secondary School's matric results like?
Thotagauta S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 77.9%, in 2025. That's down from 91.7% in 2023.
Is Thotagauta S/S Secondary School a public or private school?
Thotagauta S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thotagauta S/S Secondary School?
It is located at Cnr Thuhloane/ Thelingwane Rd, , , Welkom, 9463.
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