Thebe Primary School
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Public high school
Ikaheng Zakheni Secondary School
Petrus Steyn, Free State
Ikaheng Zakheni Secondary School is a public high school in Petrus Steyn, Free State, in the Thabo Mofutsanyana education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 756 learners and 28 educators, about 27 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as 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, 64.9% of its 111 candidates passed (Free State average: 89.3%).
Matric (NSC) results
64.9% of the school's 111 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Free State average of 89.3%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Free State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 64 | 50 | 78.1% | 89.0% |
| 2024 | 103 | 74 | 71.8% | 91.0% |
| 2025 | 111 | 72 | 64.9% | 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) | Ikaheng Zakheni 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) | 756 |
| Educators (2025) | 28 |
| Learners per educator | 27 (province average 28.6) Fewer learners per educator than 75% of 88 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 442710128 |
| Exam centre number | 3194003 |
Address and location
| Street address | 528 Mamafubedu, Petrus Steyn, 9640 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 71, 9640 |
| Town | Petrus Steyn |
| Province | Free State |
| Education district | Thabo Mofutsanyana |
| Circuit | 6 |
| Municipality | Nketoana |
| Ward | 2 |
| 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 Ikaheng Zakheni Secondary School
Is Ikaheng Zakheni Secondary School a public or private school?
Ikaheng Zakheni Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Ikaheng Zakheni 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 Ikaheng Zakheni Secondary School's matric pass rate?
64.9% of its 111 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.3% for Free State. Earlier years: 2023 78.1%, 2024 71.8%.
How many learners are at Ikaheng Zakheni Secondary School?
756 learners and 28 educators (about 27 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 75% of 88 similar schools in Free State.
What is the EMIS number of Ikaheng Zakheni Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 442710128. Its exam centre number is 3194003.
Where is Ikaheng Zakheni Secondary School?
528 Mamafubedu, Petrus Steyn, 9640. It is in Petrus Steyn, Free State, in the Thabo Mofutsanyana education district.
Schools near Ikaheng Zakheni Secondary School
Lehlomela Primary School
Mamafubedu, Petrus Steyn, Free State 741 m
Mamafubedu Primary School
Mamafubedu Township, Petrus Steyn, Free State 1.0 km
Kopano Ithuteng Intermediate School
Petrus Steyn, Free State 2.3 km
Kwetlisong Secondary School
Petrus Steyn, Free State 2.5 km
72.4% matric 2025Ja Malherbe Primary School
Petrus Steyn, Free State 2.7 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.