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Public high school
Nanabolela Secondary School
Thabong, Welkom, Free State
Nanabolela Secondary School is a public high school in Thabong, Welkom, Free State, in the Lejweleputswa education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 363 learners and 41 educators, about 33.2 learners per educator. That makes it larger than 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, 88.9% of its 126 candidates passed (Free State average: 89.3%).
Matric (NSC) results
88.9% of the school's 126 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Free State average of 89.3%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Free State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 140 | 140 | 100.0% | 89.0% |
| 2024 | 135 | 135 | 100.0% | 91.0% |
| 2025 | 126 | 112 | 88.9% | 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) | Nanabolela S/S |
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 363 |
| Educators (2025) | 41 |
| Learners per educator | 33.2 (province average 28.6) Fewer learners per educator than 19% of 53 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 444712052 |
| Exam centre number | 3182031 |
Address and location
| Street address | 18122 Kotelo Street, Thabong, Thabong, Welkom, 9460 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 115, 9460 |
| Suburb / area | Thabong |
| Town | Welkom |
| Province | Free State |
| Education district | Lejweleputswa |
| Circuit | 1 |
| Municipality | Matjhabeng |
| Ward | 15 |
| 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 Nanabolela Secondary School
Is Nanabolela Secondary School a public or private school?
Nanabolela Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Nanabolela Secondary 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 Nanabolela Secondary School's matric pass rate?
88.9% of its 126 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.3% for Free State. Earlier years: 2023 100.0%, 2024 100.0%.
How many learners are at Nanabolela Secondary School?
1 363 learners and 41 educators (about 33.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 19% of 53 similar schools in Free State.
What is the EMIS number of Nanabolela Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 444712052. Its exam centre number is 3182031.
Where is Nanabolela Secondary School?
18122 Kotelo Street, Thabong, Thabong, Welkom, 9460. It is in Thabong, Welkom, 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.