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Trio S/S Secondary School

Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Kroonstad, Free State · Fezile Dabi district (7 circuit)

In Kroonstad, Trio S/S Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 98.8%.

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

Trio S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Kroonstad. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

932
Learners
51
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Trio S/S 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 Trio S/S Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 173 matric candidates from Trio S/S Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 98.8% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023196196100.0%
202417717397.7%
202517317198.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Trio S/S Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Accounting had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics726691.7%
Mathematical Literacy10510499.0%
Physical Sciences534686.8%
Life Sciences625791.9%
Agricultural Sciences11981.8%
Accounting2323100.0%
Business Studies705172.9%
English First Additional Language116116100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Fezile Dabi district

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

  • Sediba-Thuto S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,800 learners against Trio S/S Secondary School's 932; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.1% against Trio S/S Secondary School's 98.8%.
  • Iketsetseng Cs/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,717 learners against Trio S/S Secondary School's 932; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Trio S/S Secondary School's 98.8%.
  • Lehutso P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Trio S/S Secondary School, 1,711 compared with 932; is a public primary school, a different phase than Trio S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Kopanelang Thuto P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Trio S/S Secondary School, 1,593 compared with 932; is a public primary school, a different phase than Trio S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Bofula Tshepe P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Trio S/S Secondary School, 1,437 compared with 932; is a public primary school, a different phase than Trio S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Kroonstad

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

  • Boikemisetso P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Trio S/S Secondary School, at 1,281 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Trio S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Dr Reginald Cingo Cs/S Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Trio S/S Secondary School, at 1,271 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.5% against Trio S/S Secondary School's 98.8%.
  • Maokeng P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Trio S/S Secondary School, at 1,210 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Trio S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Phephetso S/S Secondary School is a similar size to Trio S/S Secondary School, with 1,172 learners against 932; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.2% against Trio S/S Secondary School's 98.8%.
  • Kananelo S/S Secondary School is a similar size to Trio S/S Secondary School, with 1,127 learners against 932; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.5% against Trio S/S Secondary School's 98.8%.
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
Du Toitstraat , , , Kroonstad, 9500
Postal
Private Bag X38, Du Toitstraat , 9500
Website
triohs.co.za
Email
info@triohs.co.za
EMIS number
445802267

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Trio S/S Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Trio 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 Trio 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 Trio S/S Secondary School the best school in Kroonstad?
On the numbers that are published, Trio S/S Secondary School's 98.8% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of DR REGINALD CINGO CS/S at 95.5%.
How many other schools are there in Kroonstad besides Trio S/S Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kroonstad, including Boikemisetso P/S.
How big are the classes at Trio S/S Secondary School?
Trio S/S Secondary School reported 932 learners and 51 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 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 Trio S/S Secondary School?
Yes, Trio 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 Trio S/S Secondary School's matric results like?
Trio S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.8%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Trio S/S Secondary School a public or private school?
Trio S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Trio S/S Secondary School?
It is located at Du Toitstraat , , , Kroonstad, 9500.
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