Makeneng Primary School
Witsieshoek, Free State 196 m
Public high school
Shakhane Secondary School
Next To Makeneng Shopping Center, Witsieshoek, Free State
Shakhane Secondary School is a public high school in Next To Makeneng Shopping Center, Witsieshoek, Free State, in the Thabo Mofutsanyana education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 286 learners and 8 educators, about 35.8 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, 84.1% of its 44 candidates passed (Free State average: 89.3%).
Matric (NSC) results
84.1% of the school's 44 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Free State average of 89.3%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Free State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 42 | 36 | 85.7% | 89.0% |
| 2024 | 35 | 28 | 80.0% | 91.0% |
| 2025 | 44 | 37 | 84.1% | 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) | Shakhane 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) | 286 |
| Educators (2025) | 8 |
| Learners per educator | 35.8 (province average 28.6) Fewer learners per educator than 9% of 88 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 445105202 |
| Exam centre number | 3192028 |
Address and location
| Street address | Shakhane Secondary School, Next To Makeneng Shopping Center, Next To Makeneng Shopping Center, Witsieshoek, 9870 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 1334, Makeneng, 9870 |
| Suburb / area | Next To Makeneng Shopping Center |
| Town | Witsieshoek |
| Province | Free State |
| Education district | Thabo Mofutsanyana |
| Circuit | 8 |
| Municipality | Maluti a Phofung |
| Ward | 16 |
| 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 Shakhane Secondary School
Is Shakhane Secondary School a public or private school?
Shakhane Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Shakhane 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 Shakhane Secondary School's matric pass rate?
84.1% of its 44 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.3% for Free State. Earlier years: 2023 85.7%, 2024 80.0%.
How many learners are at Shakhane Secondary School?
286 learners and 8 educators (about 35.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 9% of 88 similar schools in Free State.
What is the EMIS number of Shakhane Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 445105202. Its exam centre number is 3192028.
Where is Shakhane Secondary School?
Shakhane Secondary School, Next To Makeneng Shopping Center, Next To Makeneng Shopping Center, Witsieshoek, 9870. It is in Next To Makeneng Shopping Center, Witsieshoek, Free State, in the Thabo Mofutsanyana education district.
Schools near Shakhane Secondary School
Selebalo Primary School
Qwaqwa, Phuthaditjhaba, Free State 820 m
Mookodi Secondary School
Witsieshoek, Free State 1.0 km
94.1% matric 2025Mohale Primary School
Witsieshoek, Free State 1.1 km
Makong Intermediate School
Mokodumela, Phuthaditjhaba, Free State 1.6 km
Sekgothadi Primary School
Phuthaditjhaba, Free State 1.9 km
Tsholo Secondary School
Thabatsooana, Witsieshoek, Free State 2.3 km
90.4% matric 2025Iteboheleng Primary School
Mokodumela, Witsieshoek, Free State 2.5 km
Diphakweng Primary School
Witsieshoek, Free State 2.5 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.