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Tlhorong S/S Secondary School

Public secondary school · Witsieshoek, Witsieshoek, Free State · Thabo Mofutsanyana district (11 circuit)

In Witsieshoek, Tlhorong S/S Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 95.1% pass rate.

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

Tlhorong S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Witsieshoek. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

650
Learners
21
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Tlhorong S/S Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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 103 learners from Tlhorong S/S Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 95.1% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231118173.0%
202412710784.3%
20251039895.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Tlhorong S/S Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Business Studies had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics654772.3%
Mathematical Literacy625893.5%
Physical Sciences653655.4%
Life Sciences655787.7%
Accounting444397.7%
Business Studies6262100.0%
Economics241354.2%
Geography837894.0%
English First Additional Language127127100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Thabo Mofutsanyana district

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

  • Leifo Iziko C/S Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Tlhorong S/S Secondary School, 1,813 compared with 650; is a public combined school, a different phase than Tlhorong S/S Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.9% against Tlhorong S/S Secondary School's 95.1%.
  • Witsieshoek P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tlhorong S/S Secondary School, 1,538 compared with 650; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tlhorong S/S Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Letotolo P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,488 learners against Tlhorong S/S Secondary School's 650; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tlhorong S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tlhorong S/S Secondary School, 1,459 compared with 650; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against Tlhorong S/S Secondary School's 95.1%.
  • Thuto Tsebo P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,455 learners against Tlhorong S/S Secondary School's 650; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tlhorong S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Witsieshoek

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

  • Letotolo P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,488 learners against Tlhorong S/S Secondary School's 650; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tlhorong S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Lekgulo S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,202 learners against Tlhorong S/S Secondary School's 650; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.2% against Tlhorong S/S Secondary School's 95.1%).
  • Sentinel P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,165 learners against Tlhorong S/S Secondary School's 650; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tlhorong S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Neo P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tlhorong S/S Secondary School, 1,112 compared with 650; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tlhorong S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Manthatisi S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,020 learners against Tlhorong S/S Secondary School's 650; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.6% against Tlhorong S/S Secondary School's 95.1%.
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
Phamong Village, Witsieshoek, Witsieshoek, Witsieshoek, 9870
Postal
Po Box 17664, Witsieshoek, 9870
EMIS number
445109029

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tlhorong S/S Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Tlhorong 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 Tlhorong 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 Tlhorong S/S Secondary School the best school in Witsieshoek?
On the numbers that are published, Tlhorong S/S Secondary School's 95.1% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of LEKGULO S/S at 93.2%.
How many other schools are there in Witsieshoek besides Tlhorong S/S Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Witsieshoek, including Letotolo P/S.
How big are the classes at Tlhorong S/S Secondary School?
Tlhorong S/S Secondary School reported 650 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Tlhorong S/S Secondary School?
No. Tlhorong 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 Tlhorong S/S Secondary School's matric results like?
Tlhorong S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.1%, in 2025. That's up from 73% in 2023.
Is Tlhorong S/S Secondary School a public or private school?
Tlhorong S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tlhorong S/S Secondary School?
It is located at Phamong Village, Witsieshoek, Witsieshoek, Witsieshoek, 9870.
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