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Public high school
Makabelane Combined School
Phuthaditjhaba, Free State
Makabelane Combined 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 with a comprehensive specialisation. In 2025 it had 987 learners and 52 educators, about 19 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 2 school, meaning it serves the second-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, 93.7% of its 175 candidates passed (Free State average: 89.3%).
Matric (NSC) results
93.7% of the school's 175 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Free State average of 89.3%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Free State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 193 | 184 | 95.3% | 89.0% |
| 2024 | 188 | 188 | 100.0% | 91.0% |
| 2025 | 175 | 164 | 93.7% | 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) | Makabelane Cs/S |
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Specialisation | Comprehensive |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 987 |
| Educators (2025) | 52 |
| Learners per educator | 19 (province average 28.6) Fewer learners per educator than 96% of 53 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 445109002 |
| Exam centre number | 3193013 |
Address and location
| Street address | No 2 Mohale Street, Phuthaditjhaba, Phuthaditjhaba, Phuthaditjhaba, 9870 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X825, Witsieshoek, 9870 |
| Town | Phuthaditjhaba |
| Province | Free State |
| Education district | Thabo Mofutsanyana |
| Circuit | 10 |
| Municipality | Maluti a Phofung |
| Ward | 28 |
| 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 Makabelane Combined School
Is Makabelane Combined School a public or private school?
Makabelane Combined School is a public high school.
Does Makabelane Combined School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.
What is Makabelane Combined School's matric pass rate?
93.7% of its 175 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.3% for Free State. Earlier years: 2023 95.3%, 2024 100.0%.
How many learners are at Makabelane Combined School?
987 learners and 52 educators (about 19 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 96% of 53 similar schools in Free State.
What is the EMIS number of Makabelane Combined School?
Its EMIS number is 445109002. Its exam centre number is 3193013.
Where is Makabelane Combined School?
No 2 Mohale Street, Phuthaditjhaba, Phuthaditjhaba, Phuthaditjhaba, 9870. It is in Phuthaditjhaba, Free State, in the Thabo Mofutsanyana education district.
Schools near Makabelane Combined School
Letotolo Primary School
Mabolela Village, Witsieshoek, Free State 961 m
Witsieshoek Primary School
Phuthaditjhaba, Free State 1.1 km
Beacon Secondary School
Mabolela Village, Phuthaditjhaba, Free State 1.2 km
91.5% matric 2025Sentinel Primary School
Elite, Witsieshoek, Free State 1.2 km
Selelekela Secondary School
Phuthaditjhaba, Free State 1.4 km
95.8% matric 2025Makhaloaneng Primary School
Witsieshoek, Phuthaditjhaba, Free State 1.4 km
Kgolathuto Secondary School
Phuthaditjhaba, Free State 1.5 km
84.0% matric 2025Tataisong Primary School
Phuthaditjhaba, Free State 1.5 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.