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Cedar S/S Secondary School

Public secondary school · Zamdela, Sasolburg, Free State · Fezile Dabi district (3 circuit)

In Zamdela, Sasolburg, Cedar S/S Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Cedar S/S Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Cedar S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Zamdela, Sasolburg. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,172
Learners
36
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Cedar S/S Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Cedar S/S Secondary School entered 111 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20238585100.0%
2024103103100.0%
2025111111100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Cedar S/S Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics10990.0%
Mathematical Literacy9393100.0%
Physical Sciences55100.0%
Life Sciences2222100.0%
Accounting3232100.0%
Business Studies7777100.0%
Economics434297.7%
Geography3333100.0%
History5454100.0%
English First Additional Language110110100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Fezile Dabi district

5 other schools in Fezile Dabi district, for comparison against Cedar S/S Secondary School.

  • Sediba-Thuto S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,800 learners against Cedar S/S Secondary School's 1,172; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.1% against Cedar S/S Secondary School's 100%.
  • Iketsetseng Cs/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,717 learners against Cedar S/S Secondary School's 1,172; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Cedar S/S Secondary School's 100%.
  • Lehutso P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Cedar S/S Secondary School, 1,711 compared with 1,172; is a public primary school, a different phase than Cedar S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Kopanelang Thuto P/S Primary School is a similar size to Cedar S/S Secondary School, with 1,593 learners against 1,172; is a public primary school, a different phase than Cedar S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Bofula Tshepe P/S Primary School is a similar size to Cedar S/S Secondary School, with 1,437 learners against 1,172; is a public primary school, a different phase than Cedar S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Sasolburg

Zooming into Sasolburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Cedar S/S Secondary School.

  • Iketsetseng Cs/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,717 learners against Cedar S/S Secondary School's 1,172; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Cedar S/S Secondary School's 100%.
  • Lehutso P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Cedar S/S Secondary School, 1,711 compared with 1,172; is a public primary school, a different phase than Cedar S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Kopanelang Thuto P/S Primary School is a similar size to Cedar S/S Secondary School, with 1,593 learners against 1,172; is a public primary school, a different phase than Cedar S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Bofula Tshepe P/S Primary School is a similar size to Cedar S/S Secondary School, with 1,437 learners against 1,172; is a public primary school, a different phase than Cedar S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nkgopoleng S/S Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Cedar S/S Secondary School, at 1,436 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.4% against Cedar S/S Secondary School's 100%).
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
6288 Chris Hani , Zamdela , Zamdela , Sasolburg, 1949
Postal
Po Box 20031, Zamdela , 1949
EMIS number
443611168

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Cedar S/S Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Cedar S/S Secondary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Free State education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Cedar S/S Secondary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Cedar S/S Secondary School the best school in Sasolburg?
On the numbers that are published, Cedar S/S Secondary School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of NKGOPOLENG S/S at 99.4%.
How many other schools are there in Sasolburg besides Cedar S/S Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Sasolburg, including Iketsetseng Cs/S.
How big are the classes at Cedar S/S Secondary School?
Cedar S/S Secondary School reported 1,172 learners and 36 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Cedar S/S Secondary School?
No. Cedar S/S Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Cedar S/S Secondary School's matric results like?
Cedar S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Cedar S/S Secondary School a public or private school?
Cedar S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Cedar S/S Secondary School?
It is located at 6288 Chris Hani , Zamdela , Zamdela , Sasolburg, 1949.
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