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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 + NSC School Performance Report 2025Last updated

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.

The school falls within the Moqhaka local municipality. Among 53 Q2 Secondary schools in Free State, it has more learners per educator than 87% of similar schools. EMIS classifies the location as urban.

The school is at 851 Matlwangtlwang, Steynsrus, 9515.

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.

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 — 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: 90.9% This school

90.9% pass rate in 2025 — 36 Quintile 2 schools in Free State scored lower, 26 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/S86.7%
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/S (this school)90.9%
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
Accounting20238675.0%
Accounting20249777.8%
Accounting20258337.5%
Business Studies2023332987.9%
Business Studies2024141178.6%
Business Studies2025433990.7%
Economics2023211047.6%
Economics20241010100.0%
Economics2025372875.7%
English First Additional Language2023838298.8%
English First Additional Language20247171100.0%
English First Additional Language2025138138100.0%
Geography2023453782.2%
Geography2024494795.9%
Geography2025787697.4%
History2023363083.3%
History2024444397.7%
History2025646195.3%
Life Sciences2023383078.9%
Life Sciences2024272488.9%
Life Sciences2025493367.3%
Mathematical Literacy2023675480.6%
Mathematical Literacy2024605998.3%
Mathematical Literacy202511510793.0%
Mathematics202314535.7%
Mathematics202410990.0%
Mathematics202521733.3%
Physical Sciences2023131184.6%
Physical Sciences202411872.7%
Physical Sciences202523939.1%

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 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)

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851 Matlwangtlwang, Steynsrus, 9515
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Distance to Major Centres

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Kroonstad48.5 km · 41 min

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Location

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 6% 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 public secondary schools in Free State with Quintile 2.

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

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. 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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