Samuel Johnson S/S Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Samuel Johnson S/S Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Zastron, Samuel Johnson S/S Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

1,083

Learners

Educators

QQ1 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Samuel Johnson S/S Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

In 2025, 160 matric candidates from Samuel Johnson S/S Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 90.6% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	109	91	83.5%
2024	141	134	95.0%
2025	160	145	90.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Samuel Johnson S/S Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Life Sciences led the field at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	42	35	83.3%
Mathematical Literacy	99	94	94.9%
Physical Sciences	42	39	92.9%
Life Sciences	42	42	100.0%
Accounting	84	57	67.9%
Business Studies	84	79	94.0%
Geography	58	58	100.0%
History	16	16	100.0%
English First Additional Language	142	142	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Xhariep district

Inoseng P/S Primary School is a similar size to Samuel Johnson S/S Secondary School, with 1,440 learners against 1,083; is a public primary school, a different phase than Samuel Johnson S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Diamanthoogte C/S Combined School is a similar size to Samuel Johnson S/S Secondary School, with 1,223 learners against 1,083; is a public combined school, a different phase than Samuel Johnson S/S Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Samuel Johnson S/S Secondary School's 90.6%.
Luckhoff C/S Combined School is a similar size to Samuel Johnson S/S Secondary School, with 1,163 learners against 1,083; is a public combined school, a different phase than Samuel Johnson S/S Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.6% against Samuel Johnson S/S Secondary School's 90.6%.
Panorama C/S Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Samuel Johnson S/S Secondary School, at 1,126 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Samuel Johnson S/S Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Samuel Johnson S/S Secondary School's 90.6%.
Zastron P/S Primary School is a similar size to Samuel Johnson S/S Secondary School, with 1,083 learners against 1,083; is a public primary school, a different phase than Samuel Johnson S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Zastron

Zastron P/S Primary School is a similar size to Samuel Johnson S/S Secondary School, with 1,083 learners against 1,083; is a public primary school, a different phase than Samuel Johnson S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Zama P/S Primary School is a similar size to Samuel Johnson S/S Secondary School, with 871 learners against 1,083; is a public primary school, a different phase than Samuel Johnson S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Mooifontein Pf/S Primary School teaches fewer learners than Samuel Johnson S/S Secondary School, 699 compared with 1,083; is a public primary school, a different phase than Samuel Johnson S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Lere La Thuto S/S Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 683 learners against Samuel Johnson S/S Secondary School's 1,083; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (88.9% against Samuel Johnson S/S Secondary School's 90.6%).
Zastron C/S Combined School is noticeably smaller, with 346 learners against Samuel Johnson S/S Secondary School's 1,083; is a public combined school, a different phase than Samuel Johnson S/S Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Samuel Johnson S/S Secondary School's 90.6%.

Admissions

How to apply

Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: 1 Tielman Roos Avenue, Zastron, Zastron, Zastron, 9950
Postal: Po Box 141, Zastron, 9950
EMIS number: 445203226

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Samuel Johnson S/S Secondary School?

No phone number or email is on record for Samuel Johnson 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 Samuel Johnson S/S Secondary School?

Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.

Is Samuel Johnson S/S Secondary School the best school in Zastron?

On the numbers that are published, Samuel Johnson S/S Secondary School's matric pass rate of 90.6% is lower than ZASTRON C/S's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Zastron besides Samuel Johnson S/S Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 7 other schools in and around Zastron, including Zastron P/S.

How big are the classes at Samuel Johnson S/S Secondary School?

Samuel Johnson S/S Secondary School reported 1,083 learners and 35 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Samuel Johnson S/S Secondary School?

No. Samuel Johnson S/S Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

What are Samuel Johnson S/S Secondary School's matric results like?

Samuel Johnson S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90.6%, in 2025. That's up from 83.5% in 2023.

Is Samuel Johnson S/S Secondary School a public or private school?

Samuel Johnson S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Samuel Johnson S/S Secondary School?

It is located at 1 Tielman Roos Avenue, Zastron, Zastron, Zastron, 9950.