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Harrismith Secondary School
Harrismith, Free State
Harrismith Secondary School is a public high school in Harrismith, Free State, in the Thabo Mofutsanyana education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 714 learners and 25 educators, about 28.6 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Free State (927 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 99.2% of its 126 candidates passed (Free State average: 89.3%).
Matric (NSC) results
99.2% of the school's 126 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Free State average of 89.3%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Free State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 103 | 101 | 98.1% | 89.0% |
| 2024 | 97 | 97 | 100.0% | 91.0% |
| 2025 | 126 | 125 | 99.2% | 89.3% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Official name (DBE) | Harrismith S/S |
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 714 |
| Educators (2025) | 25 |
| Learners per educator | 28.6 (province average 28.6) Fewer learners per educator than 64% of 88 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 441705033 |
| Exam centre number | 3192005 |
Address and location
| Street address | 595 Mabanga Street, Harrismith, Harrismith, Harrismith, 9880 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 616, Intabazwe, 9880 |
| Town | Harrismith |
| Province | Free State |
| Education district | Thabo Mofutsanyana |
| Circuit | 7 |
| Municipality | Maluti a Phofung |
| Ward | 4 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Free State open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Harrismith Secondary School
Is Harrismith Secondary School a public or private school?
Harrismith Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Harrismith Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
What is Harrismith Secondary School's matric pass rate?
99.2% of its 126 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.3% for Free State. Earlier years: 2023 98.1%, 2024 100.0%.
How many learners are at Harrismith Secondary School?
714 learners and 25 educators (about 28.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 64% of 88 similar schools in Free State.
What is the EMIS number of Harrismith Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 441705033. Its exam centre number is 3192005.
Where is Harrismith Secondary School?
595 Mabanga Street, Harrismith, Harrismith, Harrismith, 9880. It is in Harrismith, Free State, in the Thabo Mofutsanyana education district.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.