Hennenman Primary School
Hennenman, Free State 1.9 km
Public high school
Hennenman Secondary School
Hennenman, Free State
Hennenman Secondary School is a public high school in Hennenman, Free State, in the Lejweleputswa education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 264 learners and 14 educators, about 18.9 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Free State (927 learners). It is a quintile 5 school, meaning it serves the wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, all 51 candidates passed (Free State average: 89.3%).
Matric (NSC) results
Every one of the school's 51 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Free State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 48 | 47 | 97.9% | 89.0% |
| 2024 | 43 | 43 | 100.0% | 91.0% |
| 2025 | 51 | 51 | 100.0% | 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) | Hennenman S/S |
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 264 |
| Educators (2025) | 14 |
| Learners per educator | 18.9 (province average 28.6) Fewer learners per educator than 59% of 27 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 441912078 |
| Exam centre number | 3182013 |
Address and location
| Street address | Schlebuschstraat 20, Hennenman, 9445 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 242, 9445 |
| Town | Hennenman |
| Province | Free State |
| Education district | Lejweleputswa |
| Circuit | 3 |
| Municipality | Matjhabeng |
| Ward | 3 |
| Former department | House of Assembly(HOA) |
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 Hennenman Secondary School
Is Hennenman Secondary School a public or private school?
Hennenman Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Hennenman Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 5 school.
What is Hennenman Secondary School's matric pass rate?
100.0% of its 51 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.3% for Free State. Earlier years: 2023 97.9%, 2024 100.0%.
How many learners are at Hennenman Secondary School?
264 learners and 14 educators (about 18.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 59% of 27 similar schools in Free State.
What is the EMIS number of Hennenman Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 441912078. Its exam centre number is 3182013.
Where is Hennenman Secondary School?
Schlebuschstraat 20, Hennenman, 9445. It is in Hennenman, Free State, in the Lejweleputswa education district.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.