Public secondary school · Zastron, Zastron, Free State · Xhariep district (1 circuit)
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.
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.
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.
As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Samuel Johnson S/S Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.