Secondary Public No Fee Q3

Ntemoseng Secondary School

G Section, Botshabelo, Free State

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Learners (2025)
1,386
Educators (2025)
45
Learner : Educator
30.8:1
2025 NSC Pass Rate
88.8%
About this school

Overview

Ntemoseng is a public secondary school (Grades 8–12) located in G Section, Botshabelo, Free State, South Africa. It currently enrols 1,386 learners and is staffed by 45 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 31:1), and is officially classified as a no-fee school under Q3. It falls within the Motheo education district and achieved a strong 2025 NSC matric pass rate of 88.8% (159 of 179 candidates).

EMIS
440602060
Phase
Secondary
Sector
Public
Quintile
Q3
Learners (2025)
1,386
Province
Free State
National Senior Certificate

Ntemoseng Secondary School Matric Performance

Ntemoseng's NSC pass rate has improved over the past 3 years, from 80.0% in 2023 to 88.8% in 2025 (179 candidates writing in 2025).

YearWroteAchievedPass rate
2025 179 159 88.8%
2024 222 193 86.9%
2023 190 152 80.0%

Source: 2025 NSC School Performance Report (DBE). Centre: NTEMOSENG SS (3172017).

2025 NSC subjects

Subject pass rates

Ntemoseng offered 11 subjects at NSC level in 2025, achieving an overall subject pass rate of 87.5%. English (FAL) performed strongest at 100.0%, while Mathematics was the weakest at 46.8%. 3 subjects recorded a 100% pass rate (English (FAL), Accounting, Agricultural Sciences). 1 subject fell below a 60% pass rate (Mathematics).

SubjectWroteAchieved2025 pass rate
Mathematics 62 29
46.8%
Mathematical Literacy 118 96
81.4%
Physical Sciences 46 42
91.3%
Life Sciences 68 64
94.1%
English (FAL) 180 180
100.0%
Accounting 18 18
100.0%
Business Studies 57 51
89.5%
Economics 32 27
84.4%
Geography 92 81
88.0%
History 82 70
85.4%
Agricultural Sciences 24 24
100.0%
Mathematics 46.8%
62 wrote · 29 achieved
Mathematical Literacy 81.4%
118 wrote · 96 achieved
Physical Sciences 91.3%
46 wrote · 42 achieved
Life Sciences 94.1%
68 wrote · 64 achieved
English (FAL) 100.0%
180 wrote · 180 achieved
Accounting 100.0%
18 wrote · 18 achieved
Business Studies 89.5%
57 wrote · 51 achieved
Economics 84.4%
32 wrote · 27 achieved
Geography 88.0%
92 wrote · 81 achieved
History 85.4%
82 wrote · 70 achieved
Agricultural Sciences 100.0%
24 wrote · 24 achieved
How it compares

Benchmark against nearby schools

Compared with 14 other secondary schools in Botshabelo.

2025 NSC pass rate vs. area average
88.8%
Ntemoseng Secondary School
89.9%
Area average
Ranks 9th of 14
Ntemoseng Secondary School
Area average

Ntemoseng Secondary School's 2025 pass rate is 1.1 percentage points below the average for comparable schools in the area.

Learner:educator ratio (lower is more staffed)
30.8:1
vs 30.6:1 area average
Ranks 8th of 15
Fees & funding

School fees

Status
No-Fee School
Indicative 2027 fee
R0 per year (no-fee school)

Ntemoseng charges no tuition fees. Plan instead for uniforms, stationery, transport and outings.

Public secondary school (Grades 8–12); fees regulated by the SA Schools Act.

Fee questions

How much are school fees at Ntemoseng for 2027?

Ntemoseng is a no-fee public secondary school (Grades 8–12) in G Section, G Section, Free State, so parents pay no tuition fees for 2027. All 1,386 enrolled learners attend at no charge. Budget instead for uniforms, stationery, transport and excursions. For voluntary contributions or admission fees, contact the school office.

Is Ntemoseng a no-fee school?

Ntemoseng is classified no-fee under Q3 and forms part of the state-funded schools serving G Section, G Section, Free State. Parents pay no tuition fees.

What is the quintile of Ntemoseng and what does it mean for fees?

Ntemoseng is a Q3 school, the lowest of three quintile bands designated as "no-fee" under the SA Schools Act. Serving the G Section, G Section, Free State community in the Motheo district, it receives full state funding and parents are not charged tuition.

Admissions

How to apply

Ntemoseng accepts applications directly at the Ntemoseng school office in the Motheo education district. The steps and documents required for Grade 8 (and other grade transfers) are detailed below.

  1. 1
    Confirm availability with Ntemoseng

    Contact Ntemoseng directly to confirm whether places are available for the year you're applying.

  2. 2
    Start the application

    Collect the official application form from Stand No. 02 , G Section , G Section , BOTSHABELO, 9781 or download it from the Free State Department of Education website.

  3. 3
    Submit your documents

    Submit the completed form and certified copies of all supporting documents to Ntemoseng during the school's published admission window.

  4. 4
    Pay any required deposits or fees

    Ntemoseng is a no-fee school (Q3), so no tuition is payable. Budget for uniforms and stationery.

  5. 5
    Confirm placement and enrol

    Wait for confirmation from Ntemoseng. If declined, you may appeal at the Motheo district office under the Free State Department of Education.

Documents typically required
  • Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID
  • Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens)
  • Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months)
  • Latest school report
  • Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1)
  • Most recent end-of-year report from the previous school
  • Transfer letter from the previous school (for Grade 8+ transfers)

Admissions questions

How do I apply to Ntemoseng for the next school year?

Ntemoseng processes applications at the school office. Free State applications are submitted directly to the school during the announced admission period. Reach the school directly via the school office to confirm openings in the Motheo district.

What documents do I need to apply at Ntemoseng?

When applying to Ntemoseng, you'll typically need: • Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID • Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens) • Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months) • Latest school report • Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1) Additional items may be requested by Ntemoseng depending on the grade; confirm via the school office.

Get in touch

Contact & location

Address
Stand No. 02 , G Section , G Section , BOTSHABELO, 9781
Postal address
PRIVATE BAG X510, G Section , 9781
Administrative reference details
NatEMIS number
440602060
Circuit
6
Ward
31.0
Local municipality
Mangaung
District municipality
Mangaung
Section 21 status
Yes
Exam centre
No
Status
Open
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