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Sehunelo S/S Secondary School

Public secondary school · Batho, Bloemfontein, Free State · Motheo district (3 circuit)

Sehunelo S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school in Batho, Bloemfontein. Its last matric group achieved a 97.3% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Sehunelo S/S Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Batho, Bloemfontein, Sehunelo S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

1,516
Learners
53
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Sehunelo S/S Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Sehunelo S/S Secondary School entered 187 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 97.3% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202318716487.7%
202422220190.5%
202518718297.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Sehunelo S/S Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. History led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics704970.0%
Mathematical Literacy15212682.9%
Physical Sciences503060.0%
Life Sciences504896.0%
Accounting272281.5%
Business Studies928693.5%
Economics201890.0%
Geography1049187.5%
History6161100.0%
English First Additional Language222222100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Motheo district

Here is how Sehunelo S/S Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Motheo district.

  • Commtech Cs/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,208 learners against Sehunelo S/S Secondary School's 1,516; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.6% against Sehunelo S/S Secondary School's 97.3%).
  • Grassland S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,137 learners against Sehunelo S/S Secondary School's 1,516; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (97.3% against Sehunelo S/S Secondary School's 97.3%).
  • Kagisho Cs/S Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sehunelo S/S Secondary School, at 1,996 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Sehunelo S/S Secondary School's 97.3%.
  • Brebner S/S Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sehunelo S/S Secondary School, at 1,940 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91% against Sehunelo S/S Secondary School's 97.3%.
  • Seemahale S/S Secondary School is a similar size to Sehunelo S/S Secondary School, with 1,940 learners against 1,516; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92% against Sehunelo S/S Secondary School's 97.3%.

Bloemfontein

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

  • Commtech Cs/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,208 learners against Sehunelo S/S Secondary School's 1,516; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.6% against Sehunelo S/S Secondary School's 97.3%).
  • Grassland S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,137 learners against Sehunelo S/S Secondary School's 1,516; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (97.3% against Sehunelo S/S Secondary School's 97.3%).
  • Kagisho Cs/S Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sehunelo S/S Secondary School, at 1,996 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Sehunelo S/S Secondary School's 97.3%.
  • Brebner S/S Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sehunelo S/S Secondary School, at 1,940 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91% against Sehunelo S/S Secondary School's 97.3%.
  • Unity P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sehunelo S/S Secondary School, at 1,882 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sehunelo S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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
22607 Hamilton Road, Batho, Batho, Bloemfontein, 9307
Postal
Po Box 16042, Batho, 9307
EMIS number
440304021

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sehunelo S/S Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Sehunelo 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 Sehunelo 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 Sehunelo S/S Secondary School the best school in Bloemfontein?
On the numbers that are published, Sehunelo S/S Secondary School's matric pass rate of 97.3% is lower than COMMTECH CS/S's 98.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Bloemfontein besides Sehunelo S/S Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Bloemfontein, including Commtech Cs/S.
How big are the classes at Sehunelo S/S Secondary School?
Sehunelo S/S Secondary School reported 1,516 learners and 53 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 Sehunelo S/S Secondary School?
No. Sehunelo 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 Sehunelo S/S Secondary School's matric results like?
Sehunelo S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.3%, in 2025. That's up from 87.7% in 2023.
Is Sehunelo S/S Secondary School a public or private school?
Sehunelo S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sehunelo S/S Secondary School?
It is located at 22607 Hamilton Road, Batho, Batho, Bloemfontein, 9307.
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