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Public high school
Kutloanong Secondary School
Merafong, Odendaalsrus, Free State
Kutloanong Secondary School is a public high school in Merafong, Odendaalsrus, Free State, in the Lejweleputswa education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 111 learners and 33 educators, about 33.7 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 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, 85.4% of its 96 candidates passed (Free State average: 89.3%).
Matric (NSC) results
85.4% of the school's 96 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Free State average of 89.3%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Free State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 116 | 113 | 97.4% | 89.0% |
| 2024 | 114 | 107 | 93.9% | 91.0% |
| 2025 | 96 | 82 | 85.4% | 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) | Kutloanong 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) | 1 111 |
| Educators (2025) | 33 |
| Learners per educator | 33.7 (province average 28.6) Fewer learners per educator than 17% of 88 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 442908307 |
| Exam centre number | 3181019 |
Address and location
| Street address | 1292 K4/ 2322 K7, Merafong, Merafong, Odendaalsrus, 9483 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 11842, Merafong, 9483 |
| Suburb / area | Merafong |
| Town | Odendaalsrus |
| Province | Free State |
| Education district | Lejweleputswa |
| Circuit | 4 |
| Municipality | Matjhabeng |
| Ward | 18 |
| 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 Kutloanong Secondary School
Is Kutloanong Secondary School a public or private school?
Kutloanong Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Kutloanong 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 Kutloanong Secondary School's matric pass rate?
85.4% of its 96 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.3% for Free State. Earlier years: 2023 97.4%, 2024 93.9%.
How many learners are at Kutloanong Secondary School?
1 111 learners and 33 educators (about 33.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 17% of 88 similar schools in Free State.
What is the EMIS number of Kutloanong Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 442908307. Its exam centre number is 3181019.
Where is Kutloanong Secondary School?
1292 K4/ 2322 K7, Merafong, Merafong, Odendaalsrus, 9483. It is in Merafong, Odendaalsrus, Free State, in the Lejweleputswa education district.
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84.9% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.