Tlotlisong No1 S/S Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find a full profile of Tlotlisong No1 S/S Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Meqheleng, Ficksburg, Tlotlisong No1 S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

1,376

Learners

Educators

QQ3 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Tlotlisong No1 S/S Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Tlotlisong No1 S/S Secondary School entered 232 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 90.1% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	214	170	79.4%
2024	207	158	76.3%
2025	232	209	90.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Tlotlisong No1 S/S Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	66	30	45.5%
Mathematical Literacy	141	135	95.7%
Physical Sciences	53	23	43.4%
Life Sciences	173	132	76.3%
Agricultural Sciences	120	101	84.2%
Accounting	34	24	70.6%
Business Studies	34	29	85.3%
Economics	34	25	73.5%
Geography	173	160	92.5%
English First Additional Language	207	207	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Thabo Mofutsanyana district

Leifo Iziko C/S Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Tlotlisong No1 S/S Secondary School, at 1,813 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Tlotlisong No1 S/S Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.9% against Tlotlisong No1 S/S Secondary School's 90.1%).
Witsieshoek P/S Primary School is a similar size to Tlotlisong No1 S/S Secondary School, with 1,538 learners against 1,376; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tlotlisong No1 S/S Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Letotolo P/S Primary School is a similar size to Tlotlisong No1 S/S Secondary School, with 1,488 learners against 1,376; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tlotlisong No1 S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Tlotlisong No1 S/S Secondary School, at 1,459 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against Tlotlisong No1 S/S Secondary School's 90.1%.
Thuto Tsebo P/S Primary School is a similar size to Tlotlisong No1 S/S Secondary School, with 1,455 learners against 1,376; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tlotlisong No1 S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Ficksburg

Meqheleng P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Tlotlisong No1 S/S Secondary School, at 1,397 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tlotlisong No1 S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Mehopung P/S Primary School is a similar size to Tlotlisong No1 S/S Secondary School, with 1,218 learners against 1,376; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tlotlisong No1 S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Masaleng P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Tlotlisong No1 S/S Secondary School, at 1,183 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tlotlisong No1 S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Marallaneng S/S Secondary School is a similar size to Tlotlisong No1 S/S Secondary School, with 1,079 learners against 1,376; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.4% against Tlotlisong No1 S/S Secondary School's 90.1%.
Boitumelo S/S Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Tlotlisong No1 S/S Secondary School, at 1,023 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.8% against Tlotlisong No1 S/S Secondary School's 90.1%).

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: 1731 Crossroads, Meqheleng, Meqheleng, Ficksburg, 9730
Postal: Private Bag Xx012, Ficksburg, 9730
EMIS number: 441407159

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Tlotlisong No1 S/S Secondary School?

No phone number or email is on record for Tlotlisong No1 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 Tlotlisong No1 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 Tlotlisong No1 S/S Secondary School the best school in Ficksburg?

On the numbers that are published, Tlotlisong No1 S/S Secondary School's matric pass rate of 90.1% is lower than MARALLANENG S/S's 94.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Ficksburg besides Tlotlisong No1 S/S Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Ficksburg, including Meqheleng P/S.

How big are the classes at Tlotlisong No1 S/S Secondary School?

Tlotlisong No1 S/S Secondary School reported 1,376 learners and 45 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 Tlotlisong No1 S/S Secondary School?

No. Tlotlisong No1 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 Tlotlisong No1 S/S Secondary School's matric results like?

Tlotlisong No1 S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90.1%, in 2025. That's up from 79.4% in 2023.

Is Tlotlisong No1 S/S Secondary School a public or private school?

Tlotlisong No1 S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Tlotlisong No1 S/S Secondary School?

It is located at 1731 Crossroads, Meqheleng, Meqheleng, Ficksburg, 9730.