Public secondary school · Senekal, Senekal, Free State · Thabo Mofutsanyana district (5 circuit)
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.
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.
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.
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.