In Petrusville, Petrusville High School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 86.2%.
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On this page, you will find the key facts about Petrusville High School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.
Petrusville High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Petrusville. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.
634
Learners
22
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding
No tuition fees
Petrusville High 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
Petrusville High School entered 58 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 86.2% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.
Year
Candidates wrote
Achieved NSC
Pass rate
2023
93
70
75.3%
2024
74
71
95.9%
2025
58
50
86.2%
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Subjects and results
Subject pass rates
Petrusville High School reported results in 8 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.
Subject
Wrote
Achieved
Pass rate
Mathematics
4
1
25.0%
Mathematical Literacy
70
68
97.1%
Life Sciences
40
35
87.5%
Accounting
31
23
74.2%
Business Studies
64
59
92.2%
Geography
43
41
95.3%
History
44
43
97.7%
English First Additional Language
74
74
100.0%
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
District comparison
Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) district
A look at 5 other schools sharing Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) district with Petrusville High School.
Bongani Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,332 learners against Petrusville High School's 634; is a public primary school, a different phase than Petrusville High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Carnarvon Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,214 learners against Petrusville High School's 634; is a public primary school, a different phase than Petrusville High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Lowryville Intermediate School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,189 learners against Petrusville High School's 634; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Petrusville High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Vaal-Oranje Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,123 learners against Petrusville High School's 634; is a public primary school, a different phase than Petrusville High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Douglas Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,103 learners against Petrusville High School's 634, and is a public primary school, a different phase than Petrusville High School.
Petrusville
Zooming into Petrusville, here are 2 other schools to compare against Petrusville High School.
Petrusville Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Petrusville High School, at 745 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Petrusville High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Visisani Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 388 learners against Petrusville High School's 634; is a public primary school, a different phase than Petrusville High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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.
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Petrusville High School directly, on 053 663 0237, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Petrusville High 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 Petrusville High School the best school in Petrusville?
Petrusville High School's most recent matric pass rate was 86.2%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Petrusville besides Petrusville High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 2 other schools in and around Petrusville, including Petrusville Primêre Skool.
How big are the classes at Petrusville High School?
Petrusville High School reported 634 learners and 22 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 Petrusville High School?
No. Petrusville High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Petrusville High School's matric results like?
Petrusville High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86.2%, in 2025. That's up from 75.3% in 2023.
Is Petrusville High School a public or private school?
Petrusville High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Petrusville High School?
You can call 053 663 0237. It is located at School Street Petrusville, 8770.
On this page, you will find the key facts about Petrusville High School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.
Petrusville High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Petrusville. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.
634
Learners
22
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding
No tuition fees
Petrusville High 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
Petrusville High School entered 58 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 86.2% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.
Year
Candidates wrote
Achieved NSC
Pass rate
2023
93
70
75.3%
2024
74
71
95.9%
2025
58
50
86.2%
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Subjects and results
Subject pass rates
Petrusville High School reported results in 8 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.
Subject
Wrote
Achieved
Pass rate
Mathematics
4
1
25.0%
Mathematical Literacy
70
68
97.1%
Life Sciences
40
35
87.5%
Accounting
31
23
74.2%
Business Studies
64
59
92.2%
Geography
43
41
95.3%
History
44
43
97.7%
English First Additional Language
74
74
100.0%
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) district
A look at 5 other schools sharing Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) district with Petrusville High School.
Bongani Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,332 learners against Petrusville High School's 634; is a public primary school, a different phase than Petrusville High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Carnarvon Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,214 learners against Petrusville High School's 634; is a public primary school, a different phase than Petrusville High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Lowryville Intermediate School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,189 learners against Petrusville High School's 634; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Petrusville High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Vaal-Oranje Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,123 learners against Petrusville High School's 634; is a public primary school, a different phase than Petrusville High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Douglas Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,103 learners against Petrusville High School's 634, and is a public primary school, a different phase than Petrusville High School.
Petrusville
Zooming into Petrusville, here are 2 other schools to compare against Petrusville High School.
Petrusville Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Petrusville High School, at 745 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Petrusville High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Visisani Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 388 learners against Petrusville High School's 634; is a public primary school, a different phase than Petrusville High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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.
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Petrusville High School directly, on 053 663 0237, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Petrusville High 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 Petrusville High School the best school in Petrusville?
Petrusville High School's most recent matric pass rate was 86.2%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Petrusville besides Petrusville High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 2 other schools in and around Petrusville, including Petrusville Primêre Skool.
How big are the classes at Petrusville High School?
Petrusville High School reported 634 learners and 22 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 Petrusville High School?
No. Petrusville High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Petrusville High School's matric results like?
Petrusville High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86.2%, in 2025. That's up from 75.3% in 2023.
Is Petrusville High School a public or private school?
Petrusville High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Petrusville High School?
You can call 053 663 0237. It is located at School Street Petrusville, 8770.
