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Refeng Thabo S/S

SecondaryPublicNSC Exams EMIS: 441610193

Mafahlaneng, Fezile Dabi, Free State

750
Learners
33:1
Learners per educator
Q2
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Refeng Thabo S/S?

Refeng Thabo S/S is a public secondary school in Mafahlaneng, within the Fezile Dabi education district of the Free State. EMIS records it as a medium-sized school with 750 enrolled learners and 23 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. 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 Refeng Thabo 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 33% of similar schools

(Q2 Secondary schools in Free State)

NSC Matric Results

2023
92.3%
48/52 passed
2024
93.0%
66/71 passed
2025
88.9%
56/63 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
202392.3%
202493.0%
202588.9%
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: 88.9% This school

88.9% pass rate in 2025 — 26 Q2 schools in Free State scored lower, 22 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/S (this school)88.9%
Nanabolela S/S88.9%
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%
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

702 Mokoena Street, Mafahlaneng, Mafahlaneng, Tweeling, 9820
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Distance to Major Centres

Straight-line distance (actual driving may differ)

Bethlehem78.5 km
Sasolburg106.7 km
Phuthaditjhaba112.5 km
Kroonstad127.1 km
Welkom181.6 km
Bloemfontein287.1 km

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What other schools are near Refeng Thabo S/S?

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

Tweeling C/S
CombinedPublicQ2
535 learners 19 educators 28:1

Fewer learners per educator than 77% of similar schools

Tweeling · 0.6km away
Tshediso Xolani P/S
PrimaryPublicQ2
899 learners 28 educators 32:1

Fewer learners per educator than 54% of similar schools

Mafahlaneng · 0.7km away
Kgotso-Uxolo S/S
SecondaryPublicQ2
1,122 learners 34 educators 33:1

Fewer learners per educator than 25% of similar schools

Petsana · 28.5km away
Reitz Christian Academy Ci/S
CombinedIndependent
73 learners 2 educators 37:1

Fewer learners per educator than 5% of similar schools

Reitz · 28.6km away
Phinduzame P/S
PrimaryPublicQ2
1,135 learners 37 educators 31:1

Fewer learners per educator than 67% of similar schools

Petsana Location · 28.8km 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 Refeng Thabo S/S.

Tsebo-Ulwazi S/S
SecondaryPublicQ2
333 learners 12 educators 28:1

Fewer learners per educator than 71% of similar schools

Frankfort
Mfundo Thuto S/S
SecondaryPublicQ2
1,071 learners 33 educators 33:1

Fewer learners per educator than 35% of similar schools

Namahadi
Retshedisitswe S/S
SecondaryPublicQ2
829 learners 26 educators 32:1

Fewer learners per educator than 42% of similar schools

Qalabotjha Loc

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.