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Public high school
Relekile Secondary School
Hoopstad, Free State
Relekile Secondary School is a public high school in Hoopstad, Free State, in the Lejweleputswa education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 202 learners and 35 educators, about 34.3 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, 76.2% of its 164 candidates passed (Free State average: 89.3%).
Matric (NSC) results
76.2% of the school's 164 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Free State average of 89.3%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Free State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 156 | 128 | 82.1% | 89.0% |
| 2024 | 132 | 118 | 89.4% | 91.0% |
| 2025 | 164 | 125 | 76.2% | 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) | Relekile 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) | 1 202 |
| Educators (2025) | 35 |
| Learners per educator | 34.3 (province average 28.6) Fewer learners per educator than 15% of 88 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 442008316 |
| Exam centre number | 3181037 |
Address and location
| Street address | 2150 Mandela Drive, Hoopstad, Hoopstad, Hoopstad, 9479 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 324, 9479 |
| Town | Hoopstad |
| Province | Free State |
| Education district | Lejweleputswa |
| Circuit | 8 |
| Municipality | Tswelopele |
| Ward | 7 |
| 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 Relekile Secondary School
Is Relekile Secondary School a public or private school?
Relekile Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Relekile 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 Relekile Secondary School's matric pass rate?
76.2% of its 164 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.3% for Free State. Earlier years: 2023 82.1%, 2024 89.4%.
How many learners are at Relekile Secondary School?
1 202 learners and 35 educators (about 34.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 15% of 88 similar schools in Free State.
What is the EMIS number of Relekile Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 442008316. Its exam centre number is 3181037.
Where is Relekile Secondary School?
2150 Mandela Drive, Hoopstad, Hoopstad, Hoopstad, 9479. It is in Hoopstad, Free State, in the Lejweleputswa education district.
Schools near Relekile Secondary School
Tikwane Combined School
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72.9% matric 2025Gm Polori Primary School
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Tlamanang Primary School
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Hoopstad Combined School
Hoopstad, Free State 2.6 km
100.0% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.