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Tlotlanang C/S

CombinedPublicNSC Exams EMIS: 443907273

Thaba Nchu, Motheo, Free State

1,315
Learners
32:1
Learners per educator
Q4
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Tlotlanang C/S?

Tlotlanang C/S is a public combined school in Thaba Nchu, within the Motheo education district of the Free State. EMIS records it as a large school with 1,315 enrolled learners and 41 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1. 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 1,315 enrolled learners.

Combined school

Classified as a combined school in EMIS, covering both primary and secondary phases.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Tlotlanang C/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 0% of similar schools

(Q4 Combined schools in Free State)

NSC Matric Results

2023
80.9%
72/89 passed
2024
87.5%
56/64 passed
2025
88.5%
54/61 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
202380.9%
202487.5%
202588.5%
Pass rate distribution — Q4 schools in Free State (2025)60% 65% 70% 75% 80% 85% 90% 95% 100% Typical similar school: 93% Bethlehem C/S: 69.4%Louw Wepener C/S: 81.6%Steynsrus C/S: 85.7%Villiers C/S: 87.5%Tlotlanang C/S: 88.5%Retief C/S: 92.7%Marquard C/S: 94.0%Christiaan De Wet C/S: 100.0%Vrede C/S: 100.0%Koffiefontein C/S: 100.0%Zastron C/S: 100.0%This school: 88.5% This school

88.5% pass rate in 2025 — 4 Q4 schools in Free State scored lower, 6 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
Bethlehem C/S69.4%
Louw Wepener C/S81.6%
Steynsrus C/S85.7%
Villiers C/S87.5%
Tlotlanang C/S (this school)88.5%
Retief C/S92.7%
Marquard C/S94.0%
Christiaan De Wet C/S100.0%
Vrede C/S100.0%
Koffiefontein C/S100.0%
Zastron C/S100.0%

Source: DBE NSC School Performance Report 2025. Methodology

Contact

Kerk St South, , , Thaba Nchu, 9780
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Distance to Major Centres

Straight-line distance (actual driving may differ)

Bloemfontein68.8 km
Welkom138.8 km
Kroonstad178.2 km
Bethlehem179.5 km
Phuthaditjhaba206 km
Sasolburg283.9 km

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What other schools are near Tlotlanang C/S?

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

Jsm Academia Ci/S
CombinedIndependent
23 learners 1 educators 23:1

Fewer learners per educator than 12% of similar schools

Mangaung Metropolita · 0.3km away
Ereskuld P/S
PrimaryPublicQ3
158 learners 6 educators 26:1

Fewer learners per educator than 89% of similar schools

Ratlou Village · 1.7km away
Ratau P/S
PrimaryPublicQ3
1,017 learners 31 educators 33:1

Fewer learners per educator than 44% of similar schools

Thaba Nchu · 2.5km away
Motlatla P/S
PrimaryPublicQ3
178 learners 7 educators 25:1

Fewer learners per educator than 90% of similar schools

Thaba Nchu · 2.6km away
St Paul's P/S
PrimaryPublicQ3
493 learners 21 educators 24:1

Fewer learners per educator than 95% of similar schools

Lenyatso Nyareli Road · 2.6km away

Schools serving similar communities

Other combined schools in Free State with Quintile 4.

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

Mariasdal C/S
CombinedPublicQ4
383 learners 19 educators 20:1

Fewer learners per educator than 38% of similar schools

Allendale Farm
Christiaan De Wet C/S
CombinedPublicQ4
702 learners 35 educators 20:1

Fewer learners per educator than 46% of similar schools

Dewetsdorp
Louw Wepener C/S
CombinedPublicQ4
490 learners 24 educators 20:1

Fewer learners per educator than 31% of similar schools

Wepener

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.