Ithabeleng Secondary School

Ithabeleng Secondary School is a public high school in Monyakeng Location, Wesselsbron, Free State, in the Lejweleputswa education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 382 learners and 39 educators, about 35.4 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Free State (927 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the poorest 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, 89.5% of its 153 candidates passed (Free State average: 89.3%).

Matric (NSC) results

89.5% of the school's 153 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Free State average of 89.3%.

Year	Wrote	Passed	Pass rate	Free State
2023	113	104	92.0%	89.0%
2024	142	121	85.2%	91.0%
2025	153	137	89.5%	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)	Ithabeleng S/S
Phase (DBE)	Secondary School
Sector	Public
Quintile	1 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	No-fee school
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	1 382
Educators (2025)	39
Learners per educator	35.4 (province average 28.6)
Urban or rural	Urban
EMIS number	444908152
Exam centre number	3181012

Address and location

Street address	1299 Boikhutso Street, Monyakeng Location, Monyakeng Location, Wesselsbron, 9680
Postal address	Po Box 366, Wesselsbron, 9680
Suburb / area	Monyakeng Location
Town	Wesselsbron
Province	Free State
Education district	Lejweleputswa
Circuit	7
Municipality	Nala
Ward	1
Former department	Department of Education & Training(DET)

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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.