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Public high school
Koali Secondary School
Phuthaditjhaba, Free State
Koali Secondary School is a public high school in Phuthaditjhaba, Free State, in the Thabo Mofutsanyana education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 309 learners and 12 educators, about 25.8 learners per educator. That makes it smaller 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, 80.5% of its 41 candidates passed (Free State average: 89.3%).
Matric (NSC) results
80.5% of the school's 41 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Free State average of 89.3%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Free State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 42 | 34 | 81.0% | 89.0% |
| 2024 | 28 | 22 | 78.6% | 91.0% |
| 2025 | 41 | 33 | 80.5% | 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) | Koali 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) | 309 |
| Educators (2025) | 12 |
| Learners per educator | 25.8 (province average 28.6) Fewer learners per educator than 82% of 88 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 445101237 |
| Exam centre number | 3193009 |
Address and location
| Street address | Makhaloaneng Village, Phuthaditjhaba, Phuthaditjhaba, Phuthaditjhaba, 9870 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Makhaloaneng 8333, Witsieshoek, 9870 |
| Town | Phuthaditjhaba |
| Province | Free State |
| Education district | Thabo Mofutsanyana |
| Circuit | 12 |
| Municipality | Maluti a Phofung |
| Ward | 8 |
| 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 Koali Secondary School
Is Koali Secondary School a public or private school?
Koali Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Koali Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
What is Koali Secondary School's matric pass rate?
80.5% of its 41 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.3% for Free State. Earlier years: 2023 81.0%, 2024 78.6%.
How many learners are at Koali Secondary School?
309 learners and 12 educators (about 25.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 82% of 88 similar schools in Free State.
What is the EMIS number of Koali Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 445101237. Its exam centre number is 3193009.
Where is Koali Secondary School?
Makhaloaneng Village, Phuthaditjhaba, Phuthaditjhaba, Phuthaditjhaba, 9870. It is in Phuthaditjhaba, Free State, in the Thabo Mofutsanyana education district.
Schools near Koali Secondary School
Makhaloaneng Primary School
Witsieshoek, Phuthaditjhaba, Free State 840 m
Phamong Primary School
Bolata, Phuthaditjhaba, Free State 1.5 km
Letsibolo Primary School
Witsieshoek, Phuthaditjhaba, Free State 1.6 km
Makabelane Combined School
Phuthaditjhaba, Free State 1.7 km
93.7% matric 2025Lebohang Primary School
71 Matebeleng Village, Witsieshoek, Free State 1.7 km
Witsieshoek Primary School
Phuthaditjhaba, Free State 1.8 km
Tataisong Primary School
Phuthaditjhaba, Free State 1.9 km
Thiboloha Spec
Riverside, Witsieshoek, Free State 1.9 km
100.0% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.