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Thokoana Makaota Secondary School
Qwa-Qwa, Phuthaditjhaba, Free State
Thokoana Makaota Secondary School is a public high school in Qwa-Qwa, Phuthaditjhaba, Free State, in the Thabo Mofutsanyana education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 606 learners and 21 educators, about 28.9 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, 90.2% of its 82 candidates passed (Free State average: 89.3%).
Matric (NSC) results
90.2% of the school's 82 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Free State average of 89.3%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Free State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 80 | 79 | 98.8% | 89.0% |
| 2024 | 71 | 70 | 98.6% | 91.0% |
| 2025 | 82 | 74 | 90.2% | 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) | Thokoana Makaota 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) | 606 |
| Educators (2025) | 21 |
| Learners per educator | 28.9 (province average 28.6) Fewer learners per educator than 60% of 53 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 445109009 |
| Exam centre number | 3193030 |
Address and location
| Street address | Mabolela Village, Qwa-Qwa, Qwa-Qwa, Phuthaditjhaba, 9866 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X02, Phuthaditjhaba, 9866 |
| Suburb / area | Qwa-Qwa |
| Town | Phuthaditjhaba |
| Province | Free State |
| Education district | Thabo Mofutsanyana |
| Circuit | 10 |
| Municipality | Maluti a Phofung |
| Ward | 28 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
Admissions
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Questions about Thokoana Makaota Secondary School
Is Thokoana Makaota Secondary School a public or private school?
Thokoana Makaota Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Thokoana Makaota 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 Thokoana Makaota Secondary School's matric pass rate?
90.2% of its 82 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.3% for Free State. Earlier years: 2023 98.8%, 2024 98.6%.
How many learners are at Thokoana Makaota Secondary School?
606 learners and 21 educators (about 28.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 60% of 53 similar schools in Free State.
What is the EMIS number of Thokoana Makaota Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 445109009. Its exam centre number is 3193030.
Where is Thokoana Makaota Secondary School?
Mabolela Village, Qwa-Qwa, Qwa-Qwa, Phuthaditjhaba, 9866. It is in Qwa-Qwa, Phuthaditjhaba, Free State, in the Thabo Mofutsanyana education district.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.