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Harrismith S/S Secondary School

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

Harrismith S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Harrismith. Its most recent matric class posted a 99.2% pass rate.

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

In Harrismith, Harrismith S/S Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

714
Learners
25
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Harrismith S/S Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Harrismith S/S Secondary School entered 126 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 99.2% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202310310198.1%
20249797100.0%
202512612599.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Harrismith S/S Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics282796.4%
Mathematical Literacy6969100.0%
Physical Sciences232295.7%
Life Sciences717098.6%
Accounting1818100.0%
Business Studies2626100.0%
Economics1818100.0%
Geography7171100.0%
History2525100.0%
English First Additional Language9797100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Thabo Mofutsanyana district

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

  • Leifo Iziko C/S Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,813 learners against Harrismith S/S Secondary School's 714; is a public combined school, a different phase than Harrismith S/S Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.9% against Harrismith S/S Secondary School's 99.2%.
  • Witsieshoek P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,538 learners against Harrismith S/S Secondary School's 714; is a public primary school, a different phase than Harrismith S/S Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Letotolo P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Harrismith S/S Secondary School, 1,488 compared with 714; is a public primary school, a different phase than Harrismith S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,459 learners against Harrismith S/S Secondary School's 714; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.6% against Harrismith S/S Secondary School's 99.2%).
  • Thuto Tsebo P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Harrismith S/S Secondary School, 1,455 compared with 714; is a public primary school, a different phase than Harrismith S/S Secondary School; 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 S/S Secondary School's 714; is a public primary school, a different phase than Harrismith S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Lerato Uthando Cs/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Harrismith S/S Secondary School, 1,254 compared with 714; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (97.9% against Harrismith S/S Secondary School's 99.2%).
  • Vulindlela P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,205 learners against Harrismith S/S Secondary School's 714; is a public primary school, a different phase than Harrismith S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kgethatsebo-Khethulwazi S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,187 learners against Harrismith S/S Secondary School's 714; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.3% against Harrismith S/S Secondary School's 99.2%).
  • Sasamala S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,109 learners against Harrismith S/S Secondary School's 714; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.5% against Harrismith S/S Secondary School's 99.2%.
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
595 Mabanga Street, Harrismith, Harrismith, Harrismith, 9880
Postal
Po Box 616, Intabazwe, 9880
EMIS number
441705033

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Harrismith S/S Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Harrismith 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 Harrismith S/S Secondary School?
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 S/S Secondary School the best school in Harrismith?
On the numbers that are published, Harrismith S/S Secondary School's matric pass rate of 99.2% 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 S/S Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Harrismith, including Nexus P/S.
How big are the classes at Harrismith S/S Secondary School?
Harrismith S/S Secondary School reported 714 learners and 25 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 S/S Secondary School?
No. Harrismith S/S Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Harrismith S/S Secondary School's matric results like?
Harrismith S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 99.2%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 98.1% since 2023.
Is Harrismith S/S Secondary School a public or private school?
Harrismith S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Harrismith S/S Secondary School?
It is located at 595 Mabanga Street, Harrismith, Harrismith, Harrismith, 9880.
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