Tlotlanang Combined School

Tlotlanang Combined School is a public combined school in Thaba Nchu, Free State, in the Motheo education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 1 315 learners and 41 educators, about 32.1 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public combined schools in Free State (660 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 88.5% of its 61 candidates passed (Free State average: 89.3%).

Matric (NSC) results

88.5% of the school's 61 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Free State average of 89.3%.

Year	Wrote	Passed	Pass rate	Free State
2023	89	72	80.9%	89.0%
2024	64	56	87.5%	91.0%
2025	61	54	88.5%	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 combined school
Official name (DBE)	Tlotlanang C/S
Phase (DBE)	Combined School
Sector	Public
Quintile	4 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	1 315
Educators (2025)	41
Learners per educator	32.1 (province average 24.5)
Urban or rural	Urban
EMIS number	443907273
Exam centre number	3173025

Address and location

Street address	Kerk St South, Thaba Nchu, 9780
Postal address	Po Box 97, 9780
Town	Thaba Nchu
Province	Free State
Education district	Motheo
Circuit	9
Municipality	Mangaung
Ward	43
Former department	Department of Education & Training(DET)

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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.