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Philippolis S/S Secondary School

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

In Philippolis, Philippolis S/S Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 83%.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Philippolis S/S Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Philippolis S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Philippolis. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

334
Learners
13
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Philippolis S/S Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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

2023 2024 2025

Philippolis S/S Secondary School entered 53 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 83% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023402767.5%
2024494387.8%
2025534483.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Philippolis S/S Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. Physical Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics5120.0%
Mathematical Literacy443784.1%
Physical Sciences33100.0%
Life Sciences241458.3%
Business Studies66100.0%
History252288.0%
English First Additional Language5353100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Xhariep district

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

  • Inoseng P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Philippolis S/S Secondary School, 1,440 compared with 334; is a public primary school, a different phase than Philippolis S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Diamanthoogte C/S Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Philippolis S/S Secondary School, 1,223 compared with 334; is a public combined school, a different phase than Philippolis S/S Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Philippolis S/S Secondary School's 83%.
  • Luckhoff C/S Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,163 learners against Philippolis S/S Secondary School's 334; is a public combined school, a different phase than Philippolis S/S Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.6% against Philippolis S/S Secondary School's 83%.
  • Panorama C/S Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,126 learners against Philippolis S/S Secondary School's 334; is a public combined school, a different phase than Philippolis S/S Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Philippolis S/S Secondary School's 83%.
  • Zastron P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Philippolis S/S Secondary School, 1,083 compared with 334; is a public primary school, a different phase than Philippolis S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Philippolis

Zooming into Philippolis, here are 2 other schools to compare against Philippolis S/S Secondary School.

  • Bergmanshoogte I/S Combined School is a similar size to Philippolis S/S Secondary School, with 389 learners against 334; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Philippolis S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Philippolis P/S Primary School is a similar size to Philippolis S/S Secondary School, with 324 learners against 334; is a public primary school, a different phase than Philippolis S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
18. School Street, Philippolis, Philippolis, Philippolis, 9970
Postal
High School 18, Philippolis, 9970
EMIS number
443203190

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Philippolis S/S Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Philippolis 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 Philippolis S/S Secondary 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 Philippolis S/S Secondary School the best school in Philippolis?
Philippolis S/S Secondary School's most recent matric pass rate was 83%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Philippolis besides Philippolis S/S Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 2 other schools in and around Philippolis, including Bergmanshoogte I/S.
How big are the classes at Philippolis S/S Secondary School?
Philippolis S/S Secondary School reported 334 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Philippolis S/S Secondary School?
No. Philippolis S/S Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Philippolis S/S Secondary School's matric results like?
Philippolis S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 83%, in 2025. That's up from 67.5% in 2023.
Is Philippolis S/S Secondary School a public or private school?
Philippolis S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Philippolis S/S Secondary School?
It is located at 18. School Street, Philippolis, Philippolis, Philippolis, 9970.
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