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Phiritona S/S Secondary School

Public secondary school · Phiritona, Heilbron, Free State · Fezile Dabi district (2 circuit)

Welcome to Phiritona S/S Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Phiritona, Heilbron. Its last matric group achieved a 92.4% pass rate.

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Phiritona S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school in Phiritona, Heilbron. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

1,237
Learners
41
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Phiritona S/S Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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

Phiritona S/S Secondary School entered 119 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 92.4% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202319415982.0%
202419518393.8%
202511911092.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Phiritona S/S Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics441943.2%
Mathematical Literacy15913786.2%
Physical Sciences413073.2%
Life Sciences414097.6%
Accounting221672.7%
Business Studies443375.0%
Economics222195.5%
Geography15013892.0%
History12612498.4%
English First Additional Language214214100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Fezile Dabi district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Fezile Dabi district with Phiritona S/S Secondary School.

  • Sediba-Thuto S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,800 learners against Phiritona S/S Secondary School's 1,237; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.1% against Phiritona S/S Secondary School's 92.4%).
  • Iketsetseng Cs/S Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Phiritona S/S Secondary School, at 1,717 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.1% against Phiritona S/S Secondary School's 92.4%).
  • Lehutso P/S Primary School is a similar size to Phiritona S/S Secondary School, with 1,711 learners against 1,237; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phiritona S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Kopanelang Thuto P/S Primary School is a similar size to Phiritona S/S Secondary School, with 1,593 learners against 1,237; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phiritona S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Bofula Tshepe P/S Primary School is a similar size to Phiritona S/S Secondary School, with 1,437 learners against 1,237; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phiritona S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Heilbron

Zooming into Heilbron, here are 5 other schools to compare against Phiritona S/S Secondary School.

  • Sediba-Thuto S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,800 learners against Phiritona S/S Secondary School's 1,237; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.1% against Phiritona S/S Secondary School's 92.4%).
  • Kearabetswe P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Phiritona S/S Secondary School, at 1,136 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phiritona S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Bhekilanga P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Phiritona S/S Secondary School, at 971 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phiritona S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Phirihadi P/S Primary School is a similar size to Phiritona S/S Secondary School, with 967 learners against 1,237; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phiritona S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sandersville C/S Combined School teaches fewer learners than Phiritona S/S Secondary School, 800 compared with 1,237; is a public combined school, a different phase than Phiritona S/S Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Phiritona S/S Secondary School's 92.4%.
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
1003 Kgware Street, Phiritona, Phiritona, Heilbron, 9650
Postal
Po Box 365, Phiritona, 9650
EMIS number
441811229

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phiritona S/S Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Phiritona 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 Phiritona 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 Phiritona S/S Secondary School the best school in Heilbron?
On the numbers that are published, Phiritona S/S Secondary School's matric pass rate of 92.4% is lower than SANDERSVILLE C/S's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Heilbron besides Phiritona S/S Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 9 other schools in and around Heilbron, including Sediba-Thuto S/S.
How big are the classes at Phiritona S/S Secondary School?
Phiritona S/S Secondary School reported 1,237 learners and 41 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Phiritona S/S Secondary School?
No. Phiritona S/S Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Phiritona S/S Secondary School's matric results like?
Phiritona S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.4%, in 2025. That's up from 82% in 2023.
Is Phiritona S/S Secondary School a public or private school?
Phiritona S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phiritona S/S Secondary School?
It is located at 1003 Kgware Street, Phiritona, Phiritona, Heilbron, 9650.
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