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Sarafina Secondary School

Public secondary school · Potchefstroom, Potchefstroom, North West · Dr Kenneth Kaunda district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Sarafina Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Potchefstroom. The school's roll stands at roughly 791 learners.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Sarafina Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Sarafina Secondary School is a public secondary school in Potchefstroom.

791
Learners
22
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging school, Sarafina 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 Sarafina Secondary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Dr Kenneth Kaunda district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Dr Kenneth Kaunda district with Sarafina Secondary School.

  • Promosa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,835 learners against Sarafina Secondary School's 791; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sarafina Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Boitshoko Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,684 learners against Sarafina Secondary School's 791; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 78.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sarafina Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Excelsiors Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sarafina Secondary School, 1,645 compared with 791; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sarafina Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Are- Fadimeheng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sarafina Secondary School, 1,628 compared with 791; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sarafina Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tshebedisano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,620 learners against Sarafina Secondary School's 791; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sarafina Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Potchefstroom

Zooming into Potchefstroom, here are 5 other schools to compare against Sarafina Secondary School.

  • Promosa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,835 learners against Sarafina Secondary School's 791; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sarafina Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Dan Tloome Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,444 learners against Sarafina Secondary School's 791; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sarafina Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • B.a. Seobi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sarafina Secondary School, 1,261 compared with 791; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sarafina Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tshupane Public Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,224 learners against Sarafina Secondary School's 791; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sarafina Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Keotshepile Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,168 learners against Sarafina Secondary School's 791; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sarafina 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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Sarafina Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Sarafina Secondary School takes part in North West's provincial learner registration drive for 2027, open from 8 April to 30 September 2026. Parents can find the process on the North West Department of Education Learner Registration page; the full North West School Application Process Guide sets out the documents needed and who to contact.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
C/O Big And Itumeleng Street, Ikageng, Potchefstroom
Postal
Null
Telephone
99
EMIS number
600105493

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sarafina Secondary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Sarafina Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sarafina 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 Sarafina Secondary School the best school in Potchefstroom?
No matric pass rate is on record for Sarafina Secondary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Potchefstroom besides Sarafina Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Potchefstroom, including Promosa Primary School.
How big are the classes at Sarafina Secondary School?
Sarafina Secondary School reported 791 learners and 22 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Sarafina Secondary School?
Yes, Sarafina Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Sarafina Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Sarafina Secondary School.
Is Sarafina Secondary School a public or private school?
Sarafina Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sarafina Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at C/O Big And Itumeleng Street, Ikageng, Potchefstroom.
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