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Sasamala S/S Secondary School

Public secondary school · Harrismith, Harrismith, Free State · Thabo Mofutsanyana district (7 circuit)

Welcome to Sasamala S/S Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Harrismith. Its last matric group achieved a 92.5% pass rate.

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Sasamala S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school in Harrismith. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

1,109
Learners
38
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Sasamala 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

Of the 160 learners from Sasamala S/S Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 92.5% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202313612793.4%
202412612196.0%
202516014892.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Sasamala S/S Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Accounting had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics373389.2%
Mathematical Literacy999899.0%
Physical Sciences363083.3%
Life Sciences1069589.6%
Accounting44100.0%
Business Studies271970.4%
Economics242395.8%
Geography11410995.6%
English First Additional Language141141100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Thabo Mofutsanyana district

5 other schools in Thabo Mofutsanyana district, for comparison against Sasamala S/S Secondary School.

  • Leifo Iziko C/S Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Sasamala S/S Secondary School, 1,813 compared with 1,109; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sasamala S/S Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.9% against Sasamala S/S Secondary School's 92.5%).
  • Witsieshoek P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sasamala S/S Secondary School, at 1,538 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sasamala S/S Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Letotolo P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sasamala S/S Secondary School, at 1,488 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sasamala S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School is a similar size to Sasamala S/S Secondary School, with 1,459 learners against 1,109; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against Sasamala S/S Secondary School's 92.5%.
  • Thuto Tsebo P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sasamala S/S Secondary School, at 1,455 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sasamala S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Harrismith

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

  • Nexus P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sasamala S/S Secondary School, at 1,302 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sasamala S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Lerato Uthando Cs/S Secondary School is a similar size to Sasamala S/S Secondary School, with 1,254 learners against 1,109; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.9% against Sasamala S/S Secondary School's 92.5%.
  • Vulindlela P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sasamala S/S Secondary School, at 1,205 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sasamala S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kgethatsebo-Khethulwazi S/S Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sasamala S/S Secondary School, at 1,187 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.3% against Sasamala S/S Secondary School's 92.5%.
  • Morena Tshohisi Moloi Ii P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sasamala S/S Secondary School, at 1,068 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sasamala 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
428 Main Road, Harrismith, Harrismith, Harrismith, 9880
Postal
Po Box 280, Tshiame, 9880
EMIS number
441705106

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sasamala S/S Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Sasamala 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 Sasamala 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 Sasamala S/S Secondary School the best school in Harrismith?
On the numbers that are published, Sasamala S/S Secondary School's matric pass rate of 92.5% is lower than KGETHATSEBO-KHETHULWAZI S/S's 99.3%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Harrismith besides Sasamala S/S Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Harrismith, including Nexus P/S.
How big are the classes at Sasamala S/S Secondary School?
Sasamala S/S Secondary School reported 1,109 learners and 38 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Sasamala S/S Secondary School?
No. Sasamala 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 Sasamala S/S Secondary School's matric results like?
Sasamala S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.5%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 93.4% since 2023.
Is Sasamala S/S Secondary School a public or private school?
Sasamala S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sasamala S/S Secondary School?
It is located at 428 Main Road, Harrismith, Harrismith, Harrismith, 9880.
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