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Public high school
Morena Mokopela Secondary School
Phuthaditjhaba, Free State
Morena Mokopela 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 556 learners and 29 educators, about 19.2 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, 89.6% of its 96 candidates passed (Free State average: 89.3%).
Matric (NSC) results
89.6% of the school's 96 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Free State average of 89.3%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Free State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 135 | 106 | 78.5% | 89.0% |
| 2024 | 144 | 111 | 77.1% | 91.0% |
| 2025 | 96 | 86 | 89.6% | 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) | Morena Mokopela 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) | 556 |
| Educators (2025) | 29 |
| Learners per educator | 19.2 (province average 28.6) Fewer learners per educator than 94% of 88 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 445109067 |
| Exam centre number | 3193017 |
Address and location
| Street address | Bolata Village, Phuthaditjhaba, Phuthaditjhaba, Phuthaditjhaba, 9866 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 6329, Phuthaditjhaba, 9866 |
| Town | Phuthaditjhaba |
| Province | Free State |
| Education district | Thabo Mofutsanyana |
| Circuit | 11 |
| Municipality | Maluti a Phofung |
| Ward | 13 |
| Former department | Fsdoe |
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 Morena Mokopela Secondary School
Is Morena Mokopela Secondary School a public or private school?
Morena Mokopela Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Morena Mokopela 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 Morena Mokopela Secondary School's matric pass rate?
89.6% of its 96 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.3% for Free State. Earlier years: 2023 78.5%, 2024 77.1%.
How many learners are at Morena Mokopela Secondary School?
556 learners and 29 educators (about 19.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 94% of 88 similar schools in Free State.
What is the EMIS number of Morena Mokopela Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 445109067. Its exam centre number is 3193017.
Where is Morena Mokopela Secondary School?
Bolata Village, Phuthaditjhaba, Phuthaditjhaba, Phuthaditjhaba, 9866. It is in Phuthaditjhaba, Free State, in the Thabo Mofutsanyana education district.
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76.7% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.