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Olien S/S Secondary School

Public secondary school · Fauresmith, Free State · Xhariep district (2 circuit)

Olien S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school in Fauresmith. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 89.4%.

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Located in Fauresmith, Olien S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

363
Learners
13
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Olien 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

Of the 47 learners from Olien S/S Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 89.4% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023595491.5%
2024474595.7%
2025474289.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Olien S/S Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics7571.4%
Mathematical Literacy393282.1%
Physical Sciences5480.0%
Life Sciences151493.3%
Accounting151280.0%
Business Studies312580.6%
English First Additional Language4646100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Xhariep district

Here is how Olien S/S Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Xhariep district.

  • Inoseng P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against Olien S/S Secondary School's 363; is a public primary school, a different phase than Olien S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Diamanthoogte C/S Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,223 learners against Olien S/S Secondary School's 363; is a public combined school, a different phase than Olien S/S Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Olien S/S Secondary School's 89.4%.
  • Luckhoff C/S Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Olien S/S Secondary School, 1,163 compared with 363; is a public combined school, a different phase than Olien S/S Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.6% against Olien S/S Secondary School's 89.4%.
  • Panorama C/S Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Olien S/S Secondary School, 1,126 compared with 363; is a public combined school, a different phase than Olien S/S Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Olien S/S Secondary School's 89.4%.
  • Zastron P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,083 learners against Olien S/S Secondary School's 363; is a public primary school, a different phase than Olien S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Fauresmith

And within Fauresmith itself, 2 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Tswaraganang P/S Primary School is a similar size to Olien S/S Secondary School, with 435 learners against 363; is a public primary school, a different phase than Olien S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Vooruitsig P/S Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 231 learners against Olien S/S Secondary School's 363; is a public primary school, a different phase than Olien S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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
1 Achterkerk Street, , , Fauresmith, 9978
Postal
Po Box 95, Fauresmith, 9978
EMIS number
441304220

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Olien S/S Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Olien 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 Olien 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 Olien S/S Secondary School the best school in Fauresmith?
Olien S/S Secondary School's most recent matric pass rate was 89.4%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Fauresmith besides Olien S/S Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 2 other schools in and around Fauresmith, including Tswaraganang P/S.
How big are the classes at Olien S/S Secondary School?
Olien S/S Secondary School reported 363 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Olien S/S Secondary School?
No. Olien 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 Olien S/S Secondary School's matric results like?
Olien S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 89.4%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 91.5% since 2023.
Is Olien S/S Secondary School a public or private school?
Olien S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Olien S/S Secondary School?
It is located at 1 Achterkerk Street, , , Fauresmith, 9978.
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