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Matlwangtlwang S/S

SecondaryPublicNSC Exams EMIS: 442510187

Steynsrus, Fezile Dabi, Free State

1,146
Learners
34:1
Learners per educator
Q2
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Matlwangtlwang S/S?

Matlwangtlwang S/S is a public secondary school in Steynsrus, within the Fezile Dabi education district of the Free State. EMIS records it as a large school with 1,146 enrolled learners and 34 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1. 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. EMIS classifies the location as urban.

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

Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.

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.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Matlwangtlwang S/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 13% of similar schools

(Q2 Secondary schools in Free State)

NSC Matric Results

2023
87.2%
68/78 passed
2024
100.0%
62/62 passed
2025
90.9%
110/121 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
202387.2%
2024100.0%
202590.9%
Pass rate distribution — Q2 schools in Free State (2025)40% 45% 50% 55% 60% 65% 70% 75% 80% 85% 90% 95% 100% Typical similar school: 88% Tsebo-Ulwazi S/S: 47.5%Qalabotjha S/S: 68.2%Metsimatle S/S: 70.9%Phukalla S/S: 70.9%Kwetlisong S/S: 72.4%Ipopeng S/S: 73.2%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%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%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%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%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%Kgauho S/S: 97.6%Mj Mohlahli S/S: 97.6%Kgethatsebo-Khethulwazi S/S: 99.3%Ee Monese C/S: 100.0%This school: 90.9% This school

90.9% pass rate in 2025 — 30 Q2 schools in Free State scored lower, 19 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 Q2 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%
Kwetlisong S/S72.4%
Ipopeng S/S73.2%
Concordia S/S77.4%
Lenakeng T/S80.5%
Le Notsi S/S81.6%
Mophate S/S82.0%
Taiwe S/S82.2%
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%
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%
Thokoana Makaota S/S90.2%
Lenyora La Thuto Cs/S90.8%
Matlwangtlwang S/S (this school)90.9%
Ngwathe S/S91.0%
Ntumediseng S/S91.1%
Retshedisitswe S/S91.4%
Strydom S/S91.4%
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%
Kgauho S/S97.6%
Mj Mohlahli S/S97.6%
Kgethatsebo-Khethulwazi S/S99.3%
Ee Monese C/S100.0%

Source: DBE NSC School Performance Report 2025. Methodology

Contact

851 Matlwangtlwang, Steynsrus, Steynsrus, Steynsrus, 9515
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Distance to Major Centres

Straight-line distance (actual driving may differ)

Kroonstad44.7 km
Welkom80.1 km
Bethlehem81.1 km
Sasolburg128 km
Phuthaditjhaba140 km
Bloemfontein186.3 km

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What other schools are near Matlwangtlwang S/S?

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

Tharollo P/S
PrimaryPublicQ2
763 learners 22 educators 35:1

Fewer learners per educator than 20% of similar schools

Steynsrus · 0.4km away
Johannes Mb Marokane P/S
PrimaryPublicQ2
670 learners 21 educators 32:1

Fewer learners per educator than 55% of similar schools

Steynsrus · 0.6km away
Steynsrus C/S
CombinedPublicQ4
388 learners 13 educators 30:1

Fewer learners per educator than 8% of similar schools

Steynsrus · 2.3km away
Lerapo P/S
PrimaryPublicQ1
583 learners 19 educators 31:1

Fewer learners per educator than 50% of similar schools

Leratswana · 30.2km away
Leratswana S/S
SecondaryPublicQ1
290 learners 10 educators 29:1

Fewer learners per educator than 62% of similar schools

Arlington · 30.7km away

Schools serving similar communities

Other secondary schools in Free State with Quintile 2.

Peer group defined as same quintile + phase + province. These schools face similar resource constraints to Matlwangtlwang S/S.

Ngwathe S/S
SecondaryPublicQ2
843 learners 26 educators 32:1

Fewer learners per educator than 38% of similar schools

Ngwathe Township
Bodibeng S/S
SecondaryPublicQ2
880 learners 25 educators 35:1

Fewer learners per educator than 4% of similar schools

Kroonstad
Thakameso Cs/S
SecondaryPublicQ2
751 learners 31 educators 24:1

Fewer learners per educator than 88% of similar schools

Constantia

Frequently Asked Questions

School data: DBE EMIS Q3 2025. Matric results: NSC School Performance Report 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

Some data fields may not be available for all schools. Missing data is shown as '—' or 'Not available'. Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.