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Thokoana Makaota S/S

SecondaryPublicNSC Exams EMIS: 445109009

Qwa-qwa, Thabo Mofutsanyana, Free State

606
Learners
29:1
Learners per educator
Q2
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Thokoana Makaota S/S?

Thokoana Makaota S/S is a public secondary school in Qwa-qwa, within the Thabo Mofutsanyana education district of the Free State. EMIS records it as a medium-sized school with 606 enrolled learners and 21 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1. 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 Thokoana Makaota 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 62% of similar schools

(Q2 Secondary schools in Free State)

NSC Matric Results

2023
98.8%
79/80 passed
2024
98.6%
70/71 passed
2025
90.2%
74/82 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
202398.8%
202498.6%
202590.2%
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: 90.2% This school

90.2% pass rate in 2025 — 28 Q2 schools in Free State scored lower, 21 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/S88.9%
Nanabolela S/S88.9%
Thokoana Makaota S/S (this school)90.2%
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

Mabolela Village, Qwa-Qwa, Qwa-Qwa, Phuthaditjhaba, 9866
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Distance to Major Centres

Straight-line distance (actual driving may differ)

Phuthaditjhaba1.1 km
Bethlehem58.5 km
Kroonstad182.1 km
Welkom211.7 km
Sasolburg212.9 km
Bloemfontein265.5 km

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What other schools are near Thokoana Makaota S/S?

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

Selelekela S/S
SecondaryPublicQ3
998 learners 28 educators 36:1

Fewer learners per educator than 6% of similar schools

Phuthaditjhaba · 0.8km away
Mamello P/S
PrimaryPublicQ2
453 learners 17 educators 27:1

Fewer learners per educator than 84% of similar schools

Phuthaditjhaba · 0.9km away
Mafube S/S
SecondaryPublicQ3
532 learners 18 educators 30:1

Fewer learners per educator than 62% of similar schools

Phuthaditjhaba · 1km away
Kgolathuto S/S
SecondaryPublicQ3
1,236 learners 44 educators 28:1

Fewer learners per educator than 74% of similar schools

Phuthaditjhaba · 1.1km away
Witsieshoek P/S
PrimaryPublicQ4
1,538 learners 42 educators 37:1

Fewer learners per educator than 0% of similar schools

Phuthaditjhaba · 1.2km 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 Thokoana Makaota S/S.

Makabelane Cs/S
SecondaryPublicQ2
987 learners 52 educators 19:1

Fewer learners per educator than 98% of similar schools

Phuthaditjhaba
Moteka S/S
SecondaryPublicQ2
913 learners 21 educators 44:1

Fewer learners per educator than 0% of similar schools

Phuthaditjhaba
Kgethatsebo-Khethulwazi S/S
SecondaryPublicQ2
1,187 learners 36 educators 33:1

Fewer learners per educator than 25% of similar schools

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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.