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Public high school
Mamellang-Thuto Secondary School
Kgotsong, Bothaville, Free State
Mamellang-Thuto Secondary School is a public high school in Kgotsong, Bothaville, Free State, in the Lejweleputswa education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 435 learners and 45 educators, about 31.9 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, 82.0% of its 167 candidates passed (Free State average: 89.3%).
Matric (NSC) results
82.0% of the school's 167 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Free State average of 89.3%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Free State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 235 | 178 | 75.7% | 89.0% |
| 2024 | 143 | 122 | 85.3% | 91.0% |
| 2025 | 167 | 137 | 82.0% | 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) | Mamellang-Thuto 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) | 1 435 |
| Educators (2025) | 45 |
| Learners per educator | 31.9 (province average 28.6) Fewer learners per educator than 38% of 88 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 440506227 |
| Exam centre number | 3181022 |
Address and location
| Street address | 5233 Mpumalanga, Kgotsong, Kgotsong, Bothaville, 9660 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 1098, Kgotsong, 9660 |
| Suburb / area | Kgotsong |
| Town | Bothaville |
| Province | Free State |
| Education district | Lejweleputswa |
| Circuit | 7 |
| Municipality | Nala |
| Ward | 9 |
| 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 Mamellang-Thuto Secondary School
Is Mamellang-Thuto Secondary School a public or private school?
Mamellang-Thuto Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Mamellang-Thuto 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 Mamellang-Thuto Secondary School's matric pass rate?
82.0% of its 167 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.3% for Free State. Earlier years: 2023 75.7%, 2024 85.3%.
How many learners are at Mamellang-Thuto Secondary School?
1 435 learners and 45 educators (about 31.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 38% of 88 similar schools in Free State.
What is the EMIS number of Mamellang-Thuto Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 440506227. Its exam centre number is 3181022.
Where is Mamellang-Thuto Secondary School?
5233 Mpumalanga, Kgotsong, Kgotsong, Bothaville, 9660. It is in Kgotsong, Bothaville, Free State, in the Lejweleputswa education district.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.