Paul Erasmus S/S Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

In Senekal, Paul Erasmus S/S Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

264

Learners

Educators

QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Paul Erasmus S/S Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Paul Erasmus S/S Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Of the 52 learners from Paul Erasmus S/S Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 98.1% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	61	60	98.4%
2024	60	59	98.3%
2025	52	51	98.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	18	18	100.0%
Mathematical Literacy	42	42	100.0%
Physical Sciences	14	12	85.7%
Life Sciences	20	20	100.0%
Accounting	26	26	100.0%
Business Studies	26	23	88.5%
Geography	13	13	100.0%
English First Additional Language	24	24	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Thabo Mofutsanyana district

Leifo Iziko C/S Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,813 learners against Paul Erasmus S/S Secondary School's 264; is a public combined school, a different phase than Paul Erasmus S/S Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.9% against Paul Erasmus S/S Secondary School's 98.1%.
Witsieshoek P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,538 learners against Paul Erasmus S/S Secondary School's 264; is a public primary school, a different phase than Paul Erasmus S/S Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Letotolo P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Paul Erasmus S/S Secondary School, 1,488 compared with 264; is a public primary school, a different phase than Paul Erasmus S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,459 learners against Paul Erasmus S/S Secondary School's 264; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.6% against Paul Erasmus S/S Secondary School's 98.1%).
Thuto Tsebo P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Paul Erasmus S/S Secondary School, 1,455 compared with 264; is a public primary school, a different phase than Paul Erasmus S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Senekal

Tumisang P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,343 learners against Paul Erasmus S/S Secondary School's 264; is a public primary school, a different phase than Paul Erasmus S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Ithabiseng S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,004 learners against Paul Erasmus S/S Secondary School's 264; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.2% against Paul Erasmus S/S Secondary School's 98.1%.
Tutuboloha I/S Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Paul Erasmus S/S Secondary School, 970 compared with 264; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Paul Erasmus S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Rehotse I/S Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 812 learners against Paul Erasmus S/S Secondary School's 264; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Paul Erasmus S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Mohalatlali P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Paul Erasmus S/S Secondary School, 793 compared with 264; is a public primary school, a different phase than Paul Erasmus S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Van Niekerk Street, Senekal, Senekal, Senekal, 9600
Postal: Po Box 168, Senekal, 9600
Website: paul-erasmus.co.za
Email: admin@paul-erasmus.co.za
EMIS number: 443701267

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Paul Erasmus S/S Secondary School?

No phone number or email is on record for Paul Erasmus 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 Paul Erasmus 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 Paul Erasmus S/S Secondary School the best school in Senekal?

On the numbers that are published, Paul Erasmus S/S Secondary School's 98.1% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of ITHABISENG S/S at 92.2%.

How many other schools are there in Senekal besides Paul Erasmus S/S Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Senekal, including Tumisang P/S.

How big are the classes at Paul Erasmus S/S Secondary School?

Paul Erasmus S/S Secondary School reported 264 learners and 17 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 16 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 Paul Erasmus S/S Secondary School?

Yes, Paul Erasmus S/S Secondary School 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 Paul Erasmus S/S Secondary School's matric results like?

Paul Erasmus S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.1%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 98.4% since 2023.

Is Paul Erasmus S/S Secondary School a public or private school?

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

How can I contact Paul Erasmus S/S Secondary School?

It is located at Van Niekerk Street, Senekal, Senekal, Senekal, 9600.