On this page, you will find the key facts about Petunia S/S Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.
Petunia S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Heidedal, Bloemfontein. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.
1,404
Learners
49
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Matric results
Three year NSC pass rate
Petunia S/S Secondary School entered 198 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 87.9% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.
Year
Candidates wrote
Achieved NSC
Pass rate
2023
166
152
91.6%
2024
186
166
89.2%
2025
198
174
87.9%
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Subjects and results
Subject pass rates
Petunia S/S Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.
Subject
Wrote
Achieved
Pass rate
Mathematics
32
25
78.1%
Mathematical Literacy
158
142
89.9%
Physical Sciences
16
13
81.3%
Life Sciences
87
58
66.7%
Accounting
22
16
72.7%
Business Studies
57
43
75.4%
Geography
111
102
91.9%
History
44
37
84.1%
English First Additional Language
106
106
100.0%
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Fees and funding
Fee-charging school
As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Petunia S/S Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Petunia S/S Secondary School for its exact current amount.
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.
