Ikaheng Zakheni S/S Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

Ikaheng Zakheni S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Petrus Steyn. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

756

Learners

Educators

QQ1 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Ikaheng Zakheni S/S Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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

Of the 111 learners from Ikaheng Zakheni S/S Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 64.9% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	64	50	78.1%
2024	103	74	71.8%
2025	111	72	64.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Ikaheng Zakheni S/S Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	35	15	42.9%
Mathematical Literacy	73	66	90.4%
Physical Sciences	32	25	78.1%
Life Sciences	66	46	69.7%
Agricultural Sciences	34	23	67.6%
Accounting	39	13	33.3%
Business Studies	39	31	79.5%
Economics	39	23	59.0%
Geography	68	62	91.2%
English First Additional Language	107	107	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Thabo Mofutsanyana district

Leifo Iziko C/S Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Ikaheng Zakheni S/S Secondary School, 1,813 compared with 756; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ikaheng Zakheni S/S Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.9% against Ikaheng Zakheni S/S Secondary School's 64.9%.
Witsieshoek P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ikaheng Zakheni S/S Secondary School, 1,538 compared with 756; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ikaheng Zakheni S/S Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Letotolo P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,488 learners against Ikaheng Zakheni S/S Secondary School's 756; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ikaheng Zakheni S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ikaheng Zakheni S/S Secondary School, 1,459 compared with 756; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against Ikaheng Zakheni S/S Secondary School's 64.9%.
Thuto Tsebo P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,455 learners against Ikaheng Zakheni S/S Secondary School's 756; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ikaheng Zakheni S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Petrus Steyn

Kwetlisong S/S Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ikaheng Zakheni S/S Secondary School, at 938 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 72.4% against Ikaheng Zakheni S/S Secondary School's 64.9%.
Lehlomela P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ikaheng Zakheni S/S Secondary School, at 895 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ikaheng Zakheni S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Thebe P/S Primary School is a similar size to Ikaheng Zakheni S/S Secondary School, with 653 learners against 756; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ikaheng Zakheni S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Mamafubedu P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ikaheng Zakheni S/S Secondary School, at 619 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ikaheng Zakheni S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Kopano Ithuteng Ii/S Combined School is noticeably smaller, with 249 learners against Ikaheng Zakheni S/S Secondary School's 756, and is a intermediate school run on a private rather than public basis.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: 528 Mamafubedu, , , Petrus Steyn, 9640
Postal: Po Box 71, , 9640
EMIS number: 442710128

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Ikaheng Zakheni S/S Secondary School?

No phone number or email is on record for Ikaheng Zakheni 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 Ikaheng Zakheni 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 Ikaheng Zakheni S/S Secondary School the best school in Petrus Steyn?

On the numbers that are published, Ikaheng Zakheni S/S Secondary School's matric pass rate of 64.9% is lower than KWETLISONG S/S's 72.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Petrus Steyn besides Ikaheng Zakheni S/S Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 6 other schools in and around Petrus Steyn, including Kwetlisong S/S.

How big are the classes at Ikaheng Zakheni S/S Secondary School?

Ikaheng Zakheni S/S Secondary School reported 756 learners and 28 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Ikaheng Zakheni S/S Secondary School?

No. Ikaheng Zakheni 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 Ikaheng Zakheni S/S Secondary School's matric results like?

Ikaheng Zakheni S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 64.9%, in 2025. That's down from 78.1% in 2023.

Is Ikaheng Zakheni S/S Secondary School a public or private school?

Ikaheng Zakheni S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Ikaheng Zakheni S/S Secondary School?

It is located at 528 Mamafubedu, , , Petrus Steyn, 9640.