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Saul Damon Secondary School

Public secondary school · Null, Upington, Northern Cape · Zf Mgcawu (ZFM) district (Unknown circuit)

In Null, Upington, Saul Damon Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 92.4% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Saul Damon Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Saul Damon Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Null, Upington. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

1,353
Learners
53
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Saul Damon 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 Saul Damon Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 276 matric candidates from Saul Damon Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 92.4% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202321017482.9%
202421418686.9%
202527625592.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Saul Damon Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics331545.5%
Mathematical Literacy13410679.1%
Physical Sciences181477.8%
Life Sciences343294.1%
Accounting171058.8%
Economics492653.1%
Geography816377.8%
History14313493.7%
English First Additional Language196196100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Zf Mgcawu (ZFM) district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Zf Mgcawu (ZFM) district with Saul Damon Secondary School.

  • Westerkim Primary School is a similar size to Saul Damon Secondary School, with 1,570 learners against 1,353; is a public primary school, a different phase than Saul Damon Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Rosendal Intermediate School sits in roughly the same size range as Saul Damon Secondary School, at 1,526 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Saul Damon Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Assmang Primary School is a similar size to Saul Damon Secondary School, with 1,459 learners against 1,353; is a public primary school, a different phase than Saul Damon Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Die Kuil Intermediate School sits in roughly the same size range as Saul Damon Secondary School, at 1,377 learners; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Saul Damon Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Oranje-Oewer Intermediate School is a similar size to Saul Damon Secondary School, with 1,333 learners against 1,353; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Saul Damon Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Upington

Zooming into Upington, here are 5 other schools to compare against Saul Damon Secondary School.

  • Westerkim Primary School is a similar size to Saul Damon Secondary School, with 1,570 learners against 1,353; is a public primary school, a different phase than Saul Damon Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Rosendal Intermediate School sits in roughly the same size range as Saul Damon Secondary School, at 1,526 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Saul Damon Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Oranje-Oewer Intermediate School is a similar size to Saul Damon Secondary School, with 1,333 learners against 1,353; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Saul Damon Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Vela-Langa Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Saul Damon Secondary School, at 1,247 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Saul Damon Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Carlton Van Heerden Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Saul Damon Secondary School, at 1,206 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (92.8% against Saul Damon Secondary School's 92.4%).
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
Diamant Street, Bellvue, Upington, 8801
Postal
Po Box 1251 Upington 8000
Telephone
054 339 3340
EMIS number
300042403

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Saul Damon 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 Saul Damon Secondary School directly, on 054 339 3340, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Saul Damon 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 Saul Damon Secondary School the best school in Upington?
On the numbers that are published, Saul Damon Secondary School's matric pass rate of 92.4% is lower than CARLTON VAN HEERDEN SEKONDÊRE SKOOL's 92.8%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Upington besides Saul Damon Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Upington, including Westerkim Primary School.
How big are the classes at Saul Damon Secondary School?
Saul Damon Secondary School reported 1,353 learners and 53 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Saul Damon Secondary School?
Yes, Saul Damon 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 Saul Damon Secondary School's matric results like?
Saul Damon Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.4%, in 2025. That's up from 82.9% in 2023.
Is Saul Damon Secondary School a public or private school?
Saul Damon Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Saul Damon Secondary School?
You can call 054 339 3340. It is located at Diamant Street, Bellvue, Upington, 8801.
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