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Tsebo S/S Secondary School

Public secondary school · Motebang Road, Phuthaditjhaba, Free State · Thabo Mofutsanyana district (10 circuit)

Tsebo S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school in Motebang Road, Phuthaditjhaba. Its last matric group achieved a 95.8% pass rate.

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

Located in Motebang Road, Phuthaditjhaba, Tsebo S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

1,161
Learners
35
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Tsebo 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

Tsebo S/S Secondary School entered 168 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 95.8% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202320118391.0%
202413112796.9%
202516816195.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Tsebo S/S Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics664974.2%
Mathematical Literacy656498.5%
Physical Sciences656193.8%
Life Sciences938490.3%
Accounting403997.5%
Business Studies686595.6%
Geography656396.9%
English First Additional Language133133100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Thabo Mofutsanyana district

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

  • Leifo Iziko C/S Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,813 learners against Tsebo S/S Secondary School's 1,161; is a public combined school, a different phase than Tsebo S/S Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.9% against Tsebo S/S Secondary School's 95.8%.
  • Witsieshoek P/S Primary School is a similar size to Tsebo S/S Secondary School, with 1,538 learners against 1,161; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tsebo S/S Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Letotolo P/S Primary School is a similar size to Tsebo S/S Secondary School, with 1,488 learners against 1,161; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tsebo S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Tsebo S/S Secondary School, at 1,459 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against Tsebo S/S Secondary School's 95.8%.
  • Thuto Tsebo P/S Primary School is a similar size to Tsebo S/S Secondary School, with 1,455 learners against 1,161; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tsebo S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Phuthaditjhaba

And within Phuthaditjhaba itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Witsieshoek P/S Primary School is a similar size to Tsebo S/S Secondary School, with 1,538 learners against 1,161; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tsebo S/S Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Tsebo S/S Secondary School, at 1,459 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against Tsebo S/S Secondary School's 95.8%.
  • Letlotlo P/S Primary School is a similar size to Tsebo S/S Secondary School, with 1,426 learners against 1,161; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tsebo S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Qwabi P/S Primary School is a similar size to Tsebo S/S Secondary School, with 1,417 learners against 1,161; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tsebo S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lerato P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Tsebo S/S Secondary School, at 1,375 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tsebo 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
Ha-Rankopane Village, Motebang Road, Motebang Road, Phuthaditjhaba, 9866
Postal
Private Bag X78, , 9866
EMIS number
445109027

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tsebo S/S Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Tsebo 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 Tsebo 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 Tsebo S/S Secondary School the best school in Phuthaditjhaba?
On the numbers that are published, Tsebo S/S Secondary School's matric pass rate of 95.8% 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 Tsebo 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 Tsebo S/S Secondary School?
Tsebo S/S Secondary School reported 1,161 learners and 35 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Tsebo S/S Secondary School?
No. Tsebo 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 Tsebo S/S Secondary School's matric results like?
Tsebo S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.8%, in 2025. That's up from 91% in 2023.
Is Tsebo S/S Secondary School a public or private school?
Tsebo S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tsebo S/S Secondary School?
It is located at Ha-Rankopane Village, Motebang Road, Motebang Road, Phuthaditjhaba, 9866.
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