Qhowaneng Primary School
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Public high school
Boitumelo Secondary School
Meqheleng, Ficksburg, Free State
Boitumelo Secondary School is a public high school in Meqheleng, Ficksburg, Free State, in the Thabo Mofutsanyana education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 023 learners and 32 educators, about 32 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public high schools in Free State (927 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 91.8% of its 85 candidates passed (Free State average: 89.3%).
Matric (NSC) results
91.8% of the school's 85 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Free State average of 89.3%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Free State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 91 | 77 | 84.6% | 89.0% |
| 2024 | 105 | 85 | 81.0% | 91.0% |
| 2025 | 85 | 78 | 91.8% | 89.3% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Official name (DBE) | Boitumelo S/S |
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 023 |
| Educators (2025) | 32 |
| Learners per educator | 32 (province average 28.6) Fewer learners per educator than 33% of 78 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 441407160 |
| Exam centre number | 3191003 |
Address and location
| Street address | Site 2443 Zone 4, Meqheleng, Meqheleng, Ficksburg, 9730 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 16, Meqheleng, 9730 |
| Suburb / area | Meqheleng |
| Town | Ficksburg |
| Province | Free State |
| Education district | Thabo Mofutsanyana |
| Circuit | 4 |
| Municipality | Setsoto |
| Ward | 14 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Free State open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Boitumelo Secondary School
Is Boitumelo Secondary School a public or private school?
Boitumelo Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Boitumelo Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
What is Boitumelo Secondary School's matric pass rate?
91.8% of its 85 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.3% for Free State. Earlier years: 2023 84.6%, 2024 81.0%.
How many learners are at Boitumelo Secondary School?
1 023 learners and 32 educators (about 32 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 33% of 78 similar schools in Free State.
What is the EMIS number of Boitumelo Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 441407160. Its exam centre number is 3191003.
Where is Boitumelo Secondary School?
Site 2443 Zone 4, Meqheleng, Meqheleng, Ficksburg, 9730. It is in Meqheleng, Ficksburg, Free State, in the Thabo Mofutsanyana education district.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.