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Public high school
Qalabotjha Secondary School
Qalabotjha, Villiers, Free State
Qalabotjha Secondary School is a public high school in Qalabotjha, Villiers, Free State, in the Fezile Dabi education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 185 learners and 39 educators, about 30.4 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, 68.2% of its 192 candidates passed (Free State average: 89.3%).
Matric (NSC) results
68.2% of the school's 192 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Free State average of 89.3%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Free State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 160 | 136 | 85.0% | 89.0% |
| 2024 | 142 | 134 | 94.4% | 91.0% |
| 2025 | 192 | 131 | 68.2% | 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) | Qalabotjha 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) | 1 185 |
| Educators (2025) | 39 |
| Learners per educator | 30.4 (province average 28.6) Fewer learners per educator than 53% of 53 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 441610173 |
| Exam centre number | 3201023 |
Address and location
| Street address | 794 Wetsie Street, Qalabotjha, Qalabotjha, Villiers, 9840 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Wetsie Street 794, Villiers, 9840 |
| Suburb / area | Qalabotjha |
| Town | Villiers |
| Province | Free State |
| Education district | Fezile Dabi |
| Circuit | 1 |
| Municipality | Mafube |
| Ward | 4 |
| 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 Qalabotjha Secondary School
Is Qalabotjha Secondary School a public or private school?
Qalabotjha Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Qalabotjha 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 Qalabotjha Secondary School's matric pass rate?
68.2% of its 192 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.3% for Free State. Earlier years: 2023 85.0%, 2024 94.4%.
How many learners are at Qalabotjha Secondary School?
1 185 learners and 39 educators (about 30.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 53% of 53 similar schools in Free State.
What is the EMIS number of Qalabotjha Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 441610173. Its exam centre number is 3201023.
Where is Qalabotjha Secondary School?
794 Wetsie Street, Qalabotjha, Qalabotjha, Villiers, 9840. It is in Qalabotjha, Villiers, Free State, in the Fezile Dabi education district.
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