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Nanabolela S/S

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SecondaryPublicNSC Exams EMIS: 444712052

Thabong, Lejweleputswa, Free State

1,363 learners 33:1 ratio Q2

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Type
Public secondary
Fees
No-fee school
Exam body
NSC

Matric: 88.9% of candidates passed in 2025 (112 of 126). Of the 62 comparable Quintile 2 schools in Free State with 2025 results, 31 scored lower.

Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025 · NSC School Performance Report 2025 · Processed 8 Aug 2026

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What kind of school is Nanabolela S/S?

Nanabolela S/S is a public secondary school in Thabong, within the Lejweleputswa education district of the Free State. EMIS records it as a large school with 1,363 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 Matjhabeng local municipality. Among 53 Q2 Secondary schools in Free State, it has more learners per educator than 81% of similar schools. EMIS classifies the location as urban.

The school is at 18122 Kotelo Street, Thabong, Welkom, 9460.

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

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NSC Matric Results

88.9% of candidates passed in 2025 (112 of 126). Of the 62 comparable Quintile 2 schools in Free State with 2025 results, 31 scored lower.

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2023
100.0%
140/140 passed
2024
100.0%
135/135 passed
2025
88.9%
112/126 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
2023100.0%
2024100.0%
202588.9%
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: 88.9% This school

88.9% pass rate in 2025. 31 Quintile 2 schools in Free State scored lower, 30 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/S (this school)88.9%
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%

1 other school in this peer group recorded the same 88.9% pass rate in 2025. Schools that tie are not counted as scoring lower, so a percentile understates a result that many peers also achieved.

Pass rate by subject and year
SubjectYearWroteAchieved 30%+Pass rate
Accounting2023333193.9%
Accounting2024342882.4%
Accounting2025352777.1%
Business Studies2023302273.3%
Business Studies2024312890.3%
Business Studies20252525100.0%
Economics20233030100.0%
Economics2024262596.2%
Economics2025201785.0%
English First Additional Language2023153153100.0%
English First Additional Language2024153153100.0%
English First Additional Language2025135135100.0%
Geography202312011495.0%
Geography2024118118100.0%
Geography2025100100100.0%
History20237373100.0%
History20246363100.0%
History2025434195.3%
Life Sciences2023525198.1%
Life Sciences20245252100.0%
Life Sciences2025605896.7%
Mathematical Literacy20231069892.5%
Mathematical Literacy2024919098.9%
Mathematical Literacy2025615996.7%
Mathematics2023444397.7%
Mathematics2024565394.6%
Mathematics2025724968.1%
Physical Sciences2023454293.3%
Physical Sciences2024474595.7%
Physical Sciences2025604168.3%

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 Nanabolela 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 19% of similar schools

(Q2 Secondary schools in Free State)

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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 1,363 enrolled learners.

Contact

18122 Kotelo Street, Thabong, Welkom, 9460
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Distance to Major Centres

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Welkom11.9 km · 12 min
Kroonstad69.6 km · 48 min

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What other schools are near Nanabolela S/S?

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

Mokgwabong P/S
PrimaryPublicQ2
1,088 learners 31 educators 35:1

Fewer learners per educator than 15% of similar schools

Thabong · 1.3km away
Setshabelo P/S
PrimaryPublicQ2
1,326 learners 37 educators 36:1

Fewer learners per educator than 10% of similar schools

Thabong · 1.6km away
Dr Mg Mngoma
PrimaryPublicQ2
1,653 learners 49 educators 34:1

Fewer learners per educator than 39% of similar schools

Thabong · 1.6km away
Letsete S/S
SecondaryPublicQ2
1,405 learners 42 educators 34:1

Fewer learners per educator than 15% of similar schools

St. Helena Park · 1.7km away
Adelaide Tambo S/S
SecondaryPublicQ3
959 learners 27 educators 36:1

Fewer learners per educator than 10% of similar schools

Thabong · 1.7km 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 Nanabolela S/S. This grouping is for browsing and is broader than the peer group used for the matric percentile above.

Letsete S/S
SecondaryPublicQ2
1,405 learners 42 educators 34:1

Fewer learners per educator than 15% of similar schools

St. Helena Park
Lenakeng T/S
SecondaryPublicQ2
537 learners 25 educators 22:1

Fewer learners per educator than 96% of similar schools

Thabong
Jc Motumi S/S
SecondaryPublicQ2
799 learners 26 educators 31:1

Fewer learners per educator than 50% of similar schools

Kutlwanong

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). Learner-educator comparisons group schools by quintile, phase and province; matric comparisons group by sector and province, plus quintile for public schools. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators, so 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.

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