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Public high school
Rebatla Thuto Secondary School
Koppies, Free State
Rebatla Thuto Secondary School is a public high school in Koppies, Free State, in the Fezile Dabi education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 680 learners and 23 educators, about 29.6 learners per educator. That makes it smaller 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, 96.6% of its 87 candidates passed (Free State average: 89.3%).
Matric (NSC) results
96.6% of the school's 87 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Free State average of 89.3%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Free State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 70 | 68 | 97.1% | 89.0% |
| 2024 | 77 | 77 | 100.0% | 91.0% |
| 2025 | 87 | 84 | 96.6% | 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) | Rebatla Thuto 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) | 680 |
| Educators (2025) | 23 |
| Learners per educator | 29.6 (province average 28.6) Fewer learners per educator than 57% of 53 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 443611272 |
| Exam centre number | 3202036 |
Address and location
| Street address | 3821 New Extension, Koppies, Koppies, Koppies, 9540 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 187, Koppies, 9540 |
| Town | Koppies |
| Province | Free State |
| Education district | Fezile Dabi |
| Circuit | 2 |
| Municipality | Ngwathe |
| Ward | 2 |
| 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 Rebatla Thuto Secondary School
Is Rebatla Thuto Secondary School a public or private school?
Rebatla Thuto Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Rebatla Thuto 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 Rebatla Thuto Secondary School's matric pass rate?
96.6% of its 87 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.3% for Free State. Earlier years: 2023 97.1%, 2024 100.0%.
How many learners are at Rebatla Thuto Secondary School?
680 learners and 23 educators (about 29.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 57% of 53 similar schools in Free State.
What is the EMIS number of Rebatla Thuto Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 443611272. Its exam centre number is 3202036.
Where is Rebatla Thuto Secondary School?
3821 New Extension, Koppies, Koppies, Koppies, 9540. It is in Koppies, Free State, in the Fezile Dabi education district.
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89.7% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.