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Taiwe S/S

SecondaryPublicNSC Exams EMIS: 444008151

Masilo, Lejweleputswa, Free State

1,426
Learners
33:1
Learners per educator
Q2
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025 + NSC School Performance Report 2025Last updated

What kind of school is Taiwe S/S?

Taiwe S/S is a public secondary school in Masilo, within the Lejweleputswa education district of the Free State. EMIS records it as a large school with 1,426 enrolled learners and 43 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 Masilonyana 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 3601 Basil Read, Masilo, Theunissen, 9410.

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.

Large school

This school has 1,426 enrolled learners.

NSC Matric Results

2023
77.0%
137/178 passed
2024
78.3%
126/161 passed
2025
82.2%
139/169 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
202377.0%
202478.3%
202582.2%
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: 82.2% This school

82.2% pass rate in 2025 — 12 Quintile 2 schools in Free State scored lower, 50 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/S (this school)82.2%
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/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%
Pass rate by subject and year
SubjectYearWroteAchieved 30%+Pass rate
Accounting2023967376.0%
Accounting2024665075.8%
Accounting2025854856.5%
Business Studies2023786785.9%
Business Studies2024776584.4%
Business Studies2025978587.6%
Economics2023554276.4%
Economics2024564173.2%
Economics2025675277.6%
English First Additional Language2023179179100.0%
English First Additional Language202416116099.4%
English First Additional Language2025169169100.0%
Geography2023837286.7%
Geography2024957781.1%
Geography2025847791.7%
History2023656193.8%
History2024695376.8%
History2025625690.3%
Life Sciences2023816175.3%
Life Sciences2024624064.5%
Life Sciences2025545092.6%
Mathematical Literacy20231089588.0%
Mathematical Literacy202411510389.6%
Mathematical Literacy202512311391.9%
Mathematics2023714259.2%
Mathematics2024463678.3%
Mathematics2025463167.4%
Physical Sciences2023584679.3%
Physical Sciences2024362672.2%
Physical Sciences2025402562.5%

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 Taiwe 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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3601 Basil Read, Masilo, Theunissen, 9410
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Welkom60.4 km · 46 min

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What other schools are near Taiwe S/S?

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

Reseamohetse P/S
PrimaryPublicQ2
809 learners 26 educators 31:1

Fewer learners per educator than 63% of similar schools

Theunissen · 0.2km away
Khotso P/S
PrimaryPublicQ2
1,054 learners 30 educators 35:1

Fewer learners per educator than 15% of similar schools

Masilo · 0.4km away
Loboneng P/S
PrimaryPublicQ2
938 learners 31 educators 30:1

Fewer learners per educator than 68% of similar schools

Theunissen · 0.9km away
Boliba P/S
PrimaryPublicQ2
649 learners 25 educators 26:1

Fewer learners per educator than 89% of similar schools

Theunissen · 0.9km away
Concordia S/S
SecondaryPublicQ2
938 learners 34 educators 28:1

Fewer learners per educator than 79% of similar schools

Theunissen · 2.2km 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 Taiwe S/S. This grouping is for browsing and is broader than the peer group used for the matric percentile above.

Concordia S/S
SecondaryPublicQ2
938 learners 34 educators 28:1

Fewer learners per educator than 79% of similar schools

Theunissen
Ipopeng S/S
SecondaryPublicQ2
666 learners 24 educators 28:1

Fewer learners per educator than 71% of similar schools

Winburg
Meloding S/S
SecondaryPublicQ2
1,074 learners 34 educators 32:1

Fewer learners per educator than 46% of similar schools

Meloding Township

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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