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Ntsu S/S

SecondaryPublicNSC Exams EMIS: 440101171

Morelig, Thabo Mofutsanyana, Free State

1,414
Learners
29:1
Learners per educator
Q4
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Ntsu S/S?

Ntsu S/S is a public secondary school in Morelig, within the Thabo Mofutsanyana education district of the Free State. EMIS records it as a large school with 1,414 enrolled learners and 49 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1. It is classified as Quintile 4 — a government classification based on the surrounding community's socioeconomic profile, not a measure of school quality. Fees are set by the School Governing Body, and families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption. 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

Fee-charging school

As a Quintile 4 public school, fees are set by the School Governing Body. Families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption.

Large school

This school has 1,414 enrolled learners.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Ntsu 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 11% of similar schools

(Q4 Secondary schools in Free State)

NSC Matric Results

2023
86.6%
266/307 passed
2024
91.5%
248/271 passed
2025
92.7%
229/247 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
202386.6%
202491.5%
202592.7%
Pass rate distribution — Q4 schools in Free State (2025)75% 80% 85% 90% 95% 100% Typical similar school: 94% Riebeeckstad S/S: 80.5%Unitas Cs/S: 84.1%Dr. Blok S/S: 86.1%Virginia S/S: 86.6%Petunia S/S: 87.9%Beacon S/S: 91.5%Hts Welkom: 92.1%Ntsu S/S: 92.7%Afrikaanse H/Skool Sasolburg: 94.3%Sand Du Plessis S/S: 94.4%Hentie Cilliers H/S: 95.5%St Bernards S/S: 95.8%Heatherdale Cs/S: 96.0%Ficksburg Cs/S: 96.5%Parys Skool S/S: 96.8%Paul Erasmus S/S: 98.1%Hendrik Potgieter A/S: 100.0%This school: 92.7% This school

92.7% pass rate in 2025 — 7 Q4 schools in Free State scored lower, 9 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 Q4 schools in Free State in 2025
SchoolPass rate
Riebeeckstad S/S80.5%
Unitas Cs/S84.1%
Dr. Blok S/S86.1%
Virginia S/S86.6%
Petunia S/S87.9%
Beacon S/S91.5%
Hts Welkom92.1%
Ntsu S/S (this school)92.7%
Afrikaanse H/Skool Sasolburg94.3%
Sand Du Plessis S/S94.4%
Hentie Cilliers H/S95.5%
St Bernards S/S95.8%
Heatherdale Cs/S96.0%
Ficksburg Cs/S96.5%
Parys Skool S/S96.8%
Paul Erasmus S/S98.1%
Hendrik Potgieter A/S100.0%

Source: DBE NSC School Performance Report 2025. Methodology

Contact

28 Pienaar Street, Morelig, Morelig, Bethlehem, 9701
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Distance to Major Centres

Straight-line distance (actual driving may differ)

Bethlehem1.2 km
Phuthaditjhaba60.7 km
Kroonstad122.5 km
Welkom155.6 km
Sasolburg163.8 km
Bloemfontein229.3 km

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What other schools are near Ntsu S/S?

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

New Horizon College Ci/S
CombinedIndependent
1,059 learners 50 educators 21:1

Fewer learners per educator than 15% of similar schools

Bethlehem · 0.8km away
Jabulani Ip/S
PrimaryIndependent
431 learners 19 educators 23:1

Fewer learners per educator than 21% of similar schools

Bethlehem · 0.8km away
Maluti Hooglandskool
Special NeedsPublic
333 learners 30 educators 11:1

Fewer learners per educator than 29% of similar schools

Bethlehem-wes · 1.1km away
Voortrekker S/S
SecondaryPublicQ5
745 learners 40 educators 19:1

Fewer learners per educator than 73% of similar schools

Eureka · 1.3km away
Graanveld P/S
PrimaryPublicQ5
738 learners 34 educators 22:1

Fewer learners per educator than 74% of similar schools

Môrelig · 1.4km away

Schools serving similar communities

Other secondary schools in Free State with Quintile 4.

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

Beacon S/S
SecondaryPublicQ4
781 learners 28 educators 28:1

Fewer learners per educator than 28% of similar schools

Mabolela Village
Paul Erasmus S/S
SecondaryPublicQ4
264 learners 17 educators 16:1

Fewer learners per educator than 94% of similar schools

Senekal
Ficksburg Cs/S
SecondaryPublicQ4
630 learners 33 educators 19:1

Fewer learners per educator than 83% of similar schools

Ficksburg

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.