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Aramela C/S

CombinedPublicNSC Exams EMIS: 440404129

Seretse Location, Lejweleputswa, Free State

1,369
Learners
33:1
Learners per educator
Q2
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025 + NSC School Performance Report 2025Last updated

What kind of school is Aramela C/S?

Aramela C/S is a public combined school in Seretse Location, within the Lejweleputswa education district of the Free State. EMIS records it as a large school with 1,369 enrolled learners and 41 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1.

It is classified as Quintile 2 — a government classification based on the surrounding community's socioeconomic profile, not a measure of school quality. It is designated as a no-fee school, so families do not pay tuition fees. Matric candidates write the National Senior Certificate (NSC) administered by the Department of Basic Education.

The school falls within the Tokologo local municipality. Among 14 Q2 Combined schools in Free State, it has more learners per educator than 92% of similar schools. EMIS classifies the location as urban.

The school is at 349 Mosholodi Street, Seretse Location, Boshof, 8340.

Note: The Urban/Rural classification is sourced directly from EMIS and may reflect historical registration data. See Data Limitations.

What You Should Know

No tuition fees

As a Quintile 2 no-fee school, families do not pay school fees. The school receives higher per-learner funding from government.

Large school

This school has 1,369 enrolled learners.

Combined school

Classified as a combined school in EMIS, covering both primary and secondary phases.

NSC Matric Results

2023
86.0%
37/43 passed
2024
93.1%
54/58 passed
2025
86.7%
39/45 passed

Each year reflects a different cohort. Year-on-year change does not necessarily indicate improvement or decline.

Pass rate by year (NSC)
YearPass rate
202386.0%
202493.1%
202586.7%
Pass rate distribution — Quintile 2 schools in Free State (2025)40% 45% 50% 55% 60% 65% 70% 75% 80% 85% 90% 95% 100% Typical similar school: 89% Tsebo-Ulwazi S/S: 47.5%Qalabotjha S/S: 68.2%Metsimatle S/S: 70.9%Phukalla S/S: 70.9%Pt Sanders C/S: 71.4%Kwetlisong S/S: 72.4%Ipopeng S/S: 73.2%Refihletse C/S: 73.7%Concordia S/S: 77.4%Lenakeng T/S: 80.5%Le Notsi S/S: 81.6%Mophate S/S: 82.0%Taiwe S/S: 82.2%Rheederpark C/S: 82.3%Mpatleng S/S: 82.3%Bodibeng S/S: 82.7%Philippolis S/S: 83.0%Thabo-Vuyo S/S: 83.0%Lefikeng S/S: 84.1%Reikaeletse S/S: 84.2%Moriting Wa Thuto S/S: 84.6%Meloding S/S: 85.6%Mfundo Thuto S/S: 85.7%Mamello S/S: 86.0%Aramela C/S: 86.7%Setjhaba-Se-Maketse C/S: 86.9%Jc Motumi S/S: 87.1%Thakameso Cs/S: 87.6%Nomsa S/S: 87.6%Akademia S/S: 87.8%Intuthuko-Katleho S/S: 88.2%Refeng Thabo S/S: 88.9%Nanabolela S/S: 88.9%Bainsvlei C/S: 90.0%Thokoana Makaota S/S: 90.2%Lenyora La Thuto Cs/S: 90.8%Matlwangtlwang S/S: 90.9%Ngwathe S/S: 91.0%Ntumediseng S/S: 91.1%Retshedisitswe S/S: 91.4%Strydom S/S: 91.4%Leifo Iziko C/S: 91.9%Seemahale S/S: 92.0%Evungwini S/S: 92.3%Kgotso-Uxolo S/S: 92.6%Makabelane Cs/S: 93.7%Letsete S/S: 94.4%Albertina Sisulu S/S: 94.4%Kwakwatsi S/S: 94.7%Moteka S/S: 95.3%Ntediseng S/S: 95.6%Springfontein S/S: 95.8%Rebatla Thuto S/S: 96.6%Tweeling C/S: 97.4%Kgauho S/S: 97.6%Mj Mohlahli S/S: 97.6%Luckhoff C/S: 97.6%Ikanyegeng C/S: 97.9%Relebohile Sibulele C/S: 98.5%Kgethatsebo-Khethulwazi S/S: 99.3%Ee Monese C/S: 100.0%Panorama C/S: 100.0%Diamanthoogte C/S: 100.0%This school: 86.7% This school

86.7% pass rate in 2025 — 24 Quintile 2 schools in Free State scored lower, 38 scored higher.

Each dot is one school. The dashed amber line shows where the typical similar school sits — half score above, half below. Pass rates each year reflect a different group of students.

Pass rate distribution for Quintile 2 schools in Free State in 2025
SchoolPass rate
Tsebo-Ulwazi S/S47.5%
Qalabotjha S/S68.2%
Metsimatle S/S70.9%
Phukalla S/S70.9%
Pt Sanders C/S71.4%
Kwetlisong S/S72.4%
Ipopeng S/S73.2%
Refihletse C/S73.7%
Concordia S/S77.4%
Lenakeng T/S80.5%
Le Notsi S/S81.6%
Mophate S/S82.0%
Taiwe S/S82.2%
Rheederpark C/S82.3%
Mpatleng S/S82.3%
Bodibeng S/S82.7%
Philippolis S/S83.0%
Thabo-Vuyo S/S83.0%
Lefikeng S/S84.1%
Reikaeletse S/S84.2%
Moriting Wa Thuto S/S84.6%
Meloding S/S85.6%
Mfundo Thuto S/S85.7%
Mamello S/S86.0%
Aramela C/S (this school)86.7%
Setjhaba-Se-Maketse C/S86.9%
Jc Motumi S/S87.1%
Thakameso Cs/S87.6%
Nomsa S/S87.6%
Akademia S/S87.8%
Intuthuko-Katleho S/S88.2%
Refeng Thabo S/S88.9%
Nanabolela S/S88.9%
Bainsvlei C/S90.0%
Thokoana Makaota S/S90.2%
Lenyora La Thuto Cs/S90.8%
Matlwangtlwang S/S90.9%
Ngwathe S/S91.0%
Ntumediseng S/S91.1%
Retshedisitswe S/S91.4%
Strydom S/S91.4%
Leifo Iziko C/S91.9%
Seemahale S/S92.0%
Evungwini S/S92.3%
Kgotso-Uxolo S/S92.6%
Makabelane Cs/S93.7%
Letsete S/S94.4%
Albertina Sisulu S/S94.4%
Kwakwatsi S/S94.7%
Moteka S/S95.3%
Ntediseng S/S95.6%
Springfontein S/S95.8%
Rebatla Thuto S/S96.6%
Tweeling C/S97.4%
Kgauho S/S97.6%
Mj Mohlahli S/S97.6%
Luckhoff C/S97.6%
Ikanyegeng C/S97.9%
Relebohile Sibulele C/S98.5%
Kgethatsebo-Khethulwazi S/S99.3%
Ee Monese C/S100.0%
Panorama C/S100.0%
Diamanthoogte C/S100.0%
Pass rate by subject and year
SubjectYearWroteAchieved 30%+Pass rate
Accounting20231212100.0%
Accounting2024171482.4%
Accounting2025141392.9%
Business Studies20231212100.0%
Business Studies2024171588.2%
Business Studies2025141392.9%
Economics20231212100.0%
Economics2024171588.2%
Economics2025141392.9%
English First Additional Language20234343100.0%
English First Additional Language20245858100.0%
English First Additional Language20254545100.0%
Geography2023312683.9%
Geography2024413995.1%
Geography2025312890.3%
History2023212095.2%
History20243232100.0%
History20251616100.0%
Life Sciences2023312064.5%
Life Sciences2024412970.7%
Life Sciences2025312271.0%
Mathematical Literacy2023322681.3%
Mathematical Literacy2024484491.7%
Mathematical Literacy2025272592.6%
Mathematics202311872.7%
Mathematics20241010100.0%
Mathematics2025181372.2%
Physical Sciences202310990.0%
Physical Sciences20249666.7%
Physical Sciences2025151386.7%

Source: DBE NSC School Performance Report 2025; subject results: DBE NSC School Subject Reports 2024 & 2025. Methodology

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Aramela C/S?

How many learners there are per educator, compared to schools in the same quintile and phase. The educator count includes teachers, heads of department, and principals — so real class sizes are usually larger than this number suggests.

Fewer learners per educator than 8% of similar schools

(Q2 Combined schools in Free State)

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349 Mosholodi Street, Seretse Location, Boshof, 8340
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Distance to Major Centres

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Bloemfontein115.2 km · 95 min

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What other schools are near Aramela C/S?

Other schools within a few kilometres. Proximity does not imply similarity — these schools may serve different phases, quintiles, or communities.

Boshof P/S
PrimaryPublicQ2
405 learners 15 educators 27:1

Fewer learners per educator than 79% of similar schools

Seretsi · 1km away
Boshof C/S
CombinedPublicQ3
925 learners 37 educators 25:1

Fewer learners per educator than 56% of similar schools

Boshof · 2.1km away
Perdeberg P/S
PrimaryPublicQ2
72 learners 4 educators 18:1

Fewer learners per educator than 97% of similar schools

Perdeberg · 50.4km away
Dealesville P/S
PrimaryPublicQ4
87 learners 7 educators 12:1

Fewer learners per educator than 88% of similar schools

Dealesville · 51.2km away
Kgololosego S/S
SecondaryPublicQ1
597 learners 19 educators 31:1

Fewer learners per educator than 45% of similar schools

Tshwaraganang · 51.4km away

Schools serving similar communities

Other public combined schools in Free State with Quintile 2.

Grouped by quintile, phase and province. These schools face similar resource constraints to Aramela C/S. This grouping is for browsing and is broader than the peer group used for the matric percentile above.

Kagisano C/S
CombinedPublicQ2
887 learners 27 educators 33:1

Fewer learners per educator than 23% of similar schools

Ikgomotseng Location
Refihletse C/S
CombinedPublicQ2
559 learners 21 educators 27:1

Fewer learners per educator than 92% of similar schools

Verkeerdevlei
Rheederpark C/S
CombinedPublicQ2
1,043 learners 33 educators 32:1

Fewer learners per educator than 31% of similar schools

Rheeder Park

Frequently Asked Questions

School data: DBE EMIS Q3 2025. Matric results: NSC School Performance Report 2025. Subject results: NSC School Subject Reports 2024 & 2025. Infrastructure: NEIMS/EFMS 2021 (historical). Peer comparisons are based on schools within the same quintile, phase, and province. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators — actual class sizes may differ. Learn about our methodology

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