Overview
Seemahale is a public secondary school (Grades 8–12) located in Botshabelo, Free State, South Africa. It currently enrols 1,940 learners and is staffed by 59 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 33:1), and is officially classified as a no-fee school under Q2. It falls within the Motheo education district and achieved an excellent 2025 NSC matric pass rate of 92.0% (206 of 224 candidates).
Seemahale Secondary School Matric Performance
Seemahale's NSC pass rate has declined over the past 3 years, from 95.9% in 2023 to 92.0% in 2025 (224 candidates writing in 2025).
| Year | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 224 | 206 | 92.0% |
| 2024 | 290 | 254 | 87.6% |
| 2023 | 295 | 283 | 95.9% |
Source: 2025 NSC School Performance Report (DBE). Centre: SEEMAHALE SS (3172025).
Subject pass rates
Seemahale offered 10 subjects at NSC level in 2025, achieving an overall subject pass rate of 90.1%. English (FAL) performed strongest at 100.0%, while Mathematics was the weakest at 63.9%. 1 subject recorded a 100% pass rate (English (FAL)).
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | 2025 pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 83 | 53 |
63.9%
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| Mathematical Literacy | 144 | 129 |
89.6%
|
| Physical Sciences | 63 | 50 |
79.4%
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| Life Sciences | 64 | 56 |
87.5%
|
| English (FAL) | 236 | 236 |
100.0%
|
| Accounting | 61 | 49 |
80.3%
|
| Business Studies | 89 | 84 |
94.4%
|
| Economics | 61 | 57 |
93.4%
|
| Geography | 124 | 120 |
96.8%
|
| History | 82 | 73 |
89.0%
|
Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 14 other secondary schools in Botshabelo.
Seemahale Secondary School's 2025 pass rate is 2.4 percentage points above the average for comparable schools in the area.
School fees
Seemahale 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 Seemahale for 2027?
Seemahale is a no-fee public secondary school (Grades 8–12) in Botshabelo, Free State, so parents pay no tuition fees for 2027. All 1,940 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 Seemahale a no-fee school?
Seemahale is classified no-fee under Q2 and forms part of the state-funded schools serving Botshabelo, Free State. Parents pay no tuition fees.
What is the quintile of Seemahale and what does it mean for fees?
Seemahale is a Q2 school, the lowest of three quintile bands designated as "no-fee" under the SA Schools Act. Serving the Botshabelo, Free State community in the Motheo district, it receives full state funding and parents are not charged tuition.
How to apply
To enrol your child at Seemahale, families in Free State apply directly at the Seemahale school office. The exact Grade 8 (and other grade transfers) process in the Motheo education district is summarised below.
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Confirm availability with Seemahale
Contact Seemahale directly to confirm whether places are available for the year you're applying.
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Start the application
Collect the official application form from 514 Section K, , , Botshabelo, 9781 or download it from the Free State Department of Education website.
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Submit your documents
Submit the completed form and certified copies of all supporting documents to Seemahale during the school's published admission window.
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Pay any required deposits or fees
Seemahale is a no-fee school (Q2), so no tuition is payable. Budget for uniforms and stationery.
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Confirm placement and enrol
Wait for confirmation from Seemahale. If declined, you may appeal at the Motheo district office under the Free State Department of Education.
- 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 Seemahale for the next school year?
Seemahale 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 Seemahale?
When applying to Seemahale, 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 Seemahale depending on the grade; confirm via the school office.