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Harrismith High School S/S

Public secondary school · Harrismith, Harrismith, Free State · Thabo Mofutsanyana district (7 circuit)

Harrismith High School S/S is a public secondary school based in Harrismith. Its most recent matric class posted a 95.2% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Harrismith High School S/S, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Harrismith, Harrismith High School S/S operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

442
Learners
24
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Harrismith High School S/S is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Harrismith High School S/S specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 84 learners from Harrismith High School S/S who wrote matric in 2025, 95.2% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023837489.2%
2024827996.3%
2025848095.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Harrismith High School S/S offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Geography, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics302480.0%
Mathematical Literacy525198.1%
Physical Sciences231982.6%
Life Sciences362980.6%
Accounting151386.7%
Business Studies524484.6%
Geography1212100.0%
English First Additional Language1414100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Thabo Mofutsanyana district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Thabo Mofutsanyana district with Harrismith High School S/S.

  • Leifo Iziko C/S Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,813 learners against Harrismith High School S/S's 442; is a public combined school, a different phase than Harrismith High School S/S; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.9% against Harrismith High School S/S's 95.2%.
  • Witsieshoek P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,538 learners against Harrismith High School S/S's 442; is a public primary school, a different phase than Harrismith High School S/S; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Letotolo P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Harrismith High School S/S, 1,488 compared with 442; is a public primary school, a different phase than Harrismith High School S/S; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,459 learners against Harrismith High School S/S's 442; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against Harrismith High School S/S's 95.2%.
  • Thuto Tsebo P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Harrismith High School S/S, 1,455 compared with 442; is a public primary school, a different phase than Harrismith High School S/S; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Harrismith

And within Harrismith itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Nexus P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,302 learners against Harrismith High School S/S's 442; is a public primary school, a different phase than Harrismith High School S/S; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Lerato Uthando Cs/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Harrismith High School S/S, 1,254 compared with 442; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.9% against Harrismith High School S/S's 95.2%.
  • Vulindlela P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,205 learners against Harrismith High School S/S's 442; is a public primary school, a different phase than Harrismith High School S/S; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kgethatsebo-Khethulwazi S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,187 learners against Harrismith High School S/S's 442; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.3% against Harrismith High School S/S's 95.2%.
  • Sasamala S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,109 learners against Harrismith High School S/S's 442; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.5% against Harrismith High School S/S's 95.2%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Greyling Str 72, Harrismith, Harrismith, Harrismith, 9880
Postal
Po Box 62, , 9880
Website
harries.co.za
Email
mlr@harries.co
EMIS number
441705197

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Harrismith High School S/S?
No phone number or email is on record for Harrismith High School S/S 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 Harrismith High School S/S?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Harrismith High School S/S the best school in Harrismith?
On the numbers that are published, Harrismith High School S/S's matric pass rate of 95.2% is lower than KGETHATSEBO-KHETHULWAZI S/S's 99.3%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Harrismith besides Harrismith High School S/S?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Harrismith, including Nexus P/S.
How big are the classes at Harrismith High School S/S?
Harrismith High School S/S reported 442 learners and 24 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 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 Harrismith High School S/S?
Yes, Harrismith High School S/S is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Harrismith High School S/S's matric results like?
Harrismith High School S/S's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.2%, in 2025. That's up from 89.2% in 2023.
Is Harrismith High School S/S a public or private school?
Harrismith High School S/S is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Harrismith High School S/S?
It is located at Greyling Str 72, Harrismith, Harrismith, Harrismith, 9880.
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