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Sasolburg S/S Secondary School

Public secondary school · Sasolburg, Free State · Fezile Dabi district (4 circuit)

Sasolburg S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Sasolburg. Its last matric group achieved a 95% pass rate.

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In Sasolburg, Sasolburg S/S Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,042
Learners
48
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Sasolburg S/S Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Sasolburg S/S Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 161 learners from Sasolburg S/S Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 95% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202320519997.1%
202417717297.2%
202516115395.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Sasolburg S/S Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Geography had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1019291.1%
Mathematical Literacy767598.7%
Physical Sciences696188.4%
Life Sciences868497.7%
Accounting424197.6%
Business Studies726590.3%
Geography5252100.0%
History1717100.0%
English First Additional Language6363100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Fezile Dabi district

Here is how Sasolburg S/S Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Fezile Dabi district.

  • Sediba-Thuto S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sasolburg S/S Secondary School, 1,800 compared with 1,042; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.1% against Sasolburg S/S Secondary School's 95%).
  • Iketsetseng Cs/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sasolburg S/S Secondary School, 1,717 compared with 1,042; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Sasolburg S/S Secondary School's 95%.
  • Lehutso P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,711 learners against Sasolburg S/S Secondary School's 1,042; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sasolburg S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Kopanelang Thuto P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,593 learners against Sasolburg S/S Secondary School's 1,042; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sasolburg S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Bofula Tshepe P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sasolburg S/S Secondary School, at 1,437 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sasolburg S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Sasolburg

And within Sasolburg itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Iketsetseng Cs/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sasolburg S/S Secondary School, 1,717 compared with 1,042; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Sasolburg S/S Secondary School's 95%.
  • Lehutso P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,711 learners against Sasolburg S/S Secondary School's 1,042; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sasolburg S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Kopanelang Thuto P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,593 learners against Sasolburg S/S Secondary School's 1,042; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sasolburg S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Bofula Tshepe P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sasolburg S/S Secondary School, at 1,437 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sasolburg S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nkgopoleng S/S Secondary School is a similar size to Sasolburg S/S Secondary School, with 1,436 learners against 1,042; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.4% against Sasolburg S/S Secondary School's 95%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. 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
Taunus Street, , , Sasolburg, 1947
Postal
Po Box 244, , 1947
Website
sasolburghigh.co.za
Email
reception@sasolburghigh.co.za
EMIS number
443611242

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sasolburg S/S Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Sasolburg 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 Sasolburg 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 Sasolburg S/S Secondary School the best school in Sasolburg?
On the numbers that are published, Sasolburg S/S Secondary School's matric pass rate of 95% is lower than NKGOPOLENG S/S's 99.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Sasolburg besides Sasolburg S/S Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Sasolburg, including Iketsetseng Cs/S.
How big are the classes at Sasolburg S/S Secondary School?
Sasolburg S/S Secondary School reported 1,042 learners and 48 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 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 Sasolburg S/S Secondary School?
Yes, Sasolburg S/S 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 Sasolburg S/S Secondary School's matric results like?
Sasolburg S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 97.1% since 2023.
Is Sasolburg S/S Secondary School a public or private school?
Sasolburg S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sasolburg S/S Secondary School?
It is located at Taunus Street, , , Sasolburg, 1947.
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