Overview
Reatlehile is a public secondary school (Grades 8–12) located in Eureka Park, Virginia, Free State, South Africa. It currently enrols 896 learners and is staffed by 25 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 36:1), and is officially classified as a no-fee school under Q3. It falls within the Lejweleputswa education district and achieved an excellent 2025 NSC matric pass rate of 100.0% (85 of 85 candidates).
Reatlehile Secondary School Matric Performance
Reatlehile's NSC pass rate has remained fairly steady over the past 3 years, from 98.9% in 2023 to 100.0% in 2025 (85 candidates writing in 2025).
| Year | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 85 | 85 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 91 | 91 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 88 | 87 | 98.9% |
Source: 2025 NSC School Performance Report (DBE). Centre: REATLEHILE SS (3182035).
Subject pass rates
Reatlehile offered 10 subjects at NSC level in 2025, achieving an overall subject pass rate of 96.7%. Physical Sciences performed strongest at 100.0%, while Mathematics was the weakest at 76.2%. 6 subjects recorded a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | 2025 pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 21 | 16 |
76.2%
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| Mathematical Literacy | 64 | 62 |
96.9%
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| Physical Sciences | 8 | 8 |
100.0%
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| Life Sciences | 20 | 20 |
100.0%
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| English (FAL) | 85 | 85 |
100.0%
|
| Accounting | 17 | 17 |
100.0%
|
| Business Studies | 18 | 18 |
100.0%
|
| Economics | 18 | 15 |
83.3%
|
| Geography | 67 | 67 |
100.0%
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| History | 47 | 45 |
95.7%
|
Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 7 other secondary schools in Virginia.
Reatlehile Secondary School's 2025 pass rate is 10.1 percentage points above the average for comparable schools in the area.
School fees
Reatlehile charges no tuition fees. Plan instead for uniforms, stationery, transport and outings.
Public secondary school (Grades 8–12); fees regulated by the SA Schools Act.
Fee questions
How much are school fees at Reatlehile for 2027?
Reatlehile is a no-fee public secondary school (Grades 8–12) in Eureka Park, Eureka Park, Free State, so parents pay no tuition fees for 2027. All 896 enrolled learners attend at no charge. Budget instead for uniforms, stationery, transport and excursions. For voluntary contributions or admission fees, contact the school office.
Is Reatlehile a no-fee school?
Reatlehile is classified no-fee under Q3 and forms part of the state-funded schools serving Eureka Park, Eureka Park, Free State. Parents pay no tuition fees.
What is the quintile of Reatlehile and what does it mean for fees?
Reatlehile is a Q3 school, the lowest of three quintile bands designated as "no-fee" under the SA Schools Act. Serving the Eureka Park, Eureka Park, Free State community in the Lejweleputswa district, it receives full state funding and parents are not charged tuition.
How to apply
Applications to Reatlehile for Grade 8 (and other grade transfers) are submitted directly at the Reatlehile school office in the Lejweleputswa education district. Below is the step-by-step process specific to Free State.
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Confirm availability with Reatlehile
Contact Reatlehile directly to confirm whether places are available for the year you're applying.
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Start the application
Collect the official application form from 749 Kgotsong Street , Eureka Park , Eureka Park , Virginia, 9430 or download it from the Free State Department of Education website.
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Submit your documents
Submit the completed form and certified copies of all supporting documents to Reatlehile during the school's published admission window.
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Pay any required deposits or fees
Reatlehile is a no-fee school (Q3), so no tuition is payable. Budget for uniforms and stationery.
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Confirm placement and enrol
Wait for confirmation from Reatlehile. If declined, you may appeal at the Lejweleputswa district office under the Free State Department of Education.
- Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID
- Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens)
- Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months)
- Latest school report
- Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1)
- Most recent end-of-year report from the previous school
- Transfer letter from the previous school (for Grade 8+ transfers)
Admissions questions
How do I apply to Reatlehile for the next school year?
Reatlehile processes applications at the school office. Free State applications are submitted directly to the school during the announced admission period. Reach the school directly via the school office to confirm openings in the Lejweleputswa district.
What documents do I need to apply at Reatlehile?
When applying to Reatlehile, you'll typically need: • Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID • Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens) • Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months) • Latest school report • Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1) Additional items may be requested by Reatlehile depending on the grade; confirm via the school office.