03 Feb 2026

Bathoen II Junior Secondary School marked its impressive 2025 Form 3 results with a celebratory walk around the streets of Kanye, organised to commemorate surpassing the 50 per cent pass mark target and to motivate current students.
Speaking in an interview on Friday after the celebratory walk, School Head Mr Phemelo Sejabosigo, who joined the school in September 2024, praised the dedication from teachers and students, and a notably low level of indiscipline.
He noted that since his arrival, no student has been suspended for misconduct, highlighting the evident teamwork and positive spirit that contributed to the satisfactory performance.
Mr Sejabosigo highlighted a consistent upward trend in academic results since 2020, crediting the two dedicated Heads of Departments, Mr Gofaone Mpape and Mr Innocent Mosweu for their instrumental role in driving students toward excellence. The 2025 cohort had pledged to maintain or exceed the 43.8 percent pass rate achieved by the 2024 class and they delivered, achieving 50.4 per cent.
The walk, requested from the Chief Education Officer for the Kanye Sub-Region, served dual purposes: celebrating the milestone which Mr Sejabosigo described as difficult to attain and inspiring the current Form 3 learners to aim higher.
Key strategies behind the success include strict punctuality for both weekday and weekend classes, allowing extra time for quizzes and exercises. From Monday to Friday, students participate in afternoon silent studies from 1430hrs to 1600hrs, followed by extended studies until 1730hrs in smaller groups focused on the ‘Most Important Lessons Learnt Yesterday’ (MILLY) reflection exercise. Saturday studies from 8am to 10am, supervised by the above mentioned HODs.
Despite the achievements, challenges persist, including a shortage of teaching aids and teaching materials, top of them all being a duplicating machine and duplicating papers. Mr Sejabosigo also expressed concern over historically low parent turnout at Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) meetings, though he noted a positive shift with strong attendance during recent Form 1 enrollments / orientation.
 Parents appear to recognise the staff's hard work in delivering strong results, boosting interest in the school. A new PTA committee has been elected, replacing a less effective previous one, with fresh programmes aimed at sustaining progress, he added.
Chief Education Officer for the Kanye Sub-Region, Mr Daniel Zulu who assumed the role just yesterday prior commended Bathoen II's stellar performance. among the eight (8) schools in the Sub-Region, Bathoen II ranked first, becoming fourth in the region out of thirty-four(34) and thirty-nine(39) in the Country out of 247 schools. The school has added 2.5 per cent value in higher credentials (merit, A, and B) and 6.6 per cent in quantity (merit, A, B and C), earning appreciation for their hard work.
In the broader Southern Region, out of 34 schools, Bathoen II placed fourth, shifting their focus to competing with top performers beyond Kanye.
Mr Zulu noted that their pass rate aligned with leading schools outside the region, providing extra motivation for 2026.
Addressing challenges, Mr Zulu acknowledged shortages of teaching and learning materials across schools and has sought assistance from the District Commissioner’s office, though similar constraints exist there.
“Schools are proactively engaging parents and private donors for support.
With regards to  staffing, inadequate teacher numbers have compromised performance, prompting facilitation for temporary teacher absorptions,” he explained.
The walk and results reflect Bathoen II’s commitment to continuous improvement, teamwork and community involvement in education. ENDS